Gatineau, June 11, 2024
Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy reveals all the details of their spectacular program, including the return of the culinary, multimedia and pyromusical features, as well as engaging new additions. As per previous years, the Festival takes place every Wednesday and Saturday, from July 31 to August 17, 6 – 10 pm.
Tickets for the 27th edition are selling fast! Due to strong demand, more reserved seating has been added providing over 240 festival-goers per evening the chance to secure their own seat. General admission tickets, tourist packages in partnership with Expérience Outaouais, and a limited number of 6 FIREWORKS passports are also available online at feux.qc.ca.
What to expect at Les Grands Feux this summer :
Attendees will get 4 hours of entertainment including:
4 culinary offerings to excite all taste buds
The Les Grands Feux team will implement a number of initiatives to meet its eco-responsibility commitments, such as optimizing menus to minimize food waste and favor local ingredients and producers, notably Le Coprin, Saveurs des Monts, Aux Colibris farms and Roberto Pizza Romana; donating uneaten meals to La Base, a local food bank; and working with partners, suppliers and food concessions towards eco-responsible practices.
- The Incandescent, ephemeral fire cooking restaurant :
- Each evening, near the Alexandra Bridge on the site of the Canadian Museum of History, a brigade of renowned local chefs will gather to prepare an incredible menu directly over the fire. The feast will include main courses, sides and desserts. Jean-Philippe Cloutier, private chef and winner of Le Restaurant – season 2, Marie-Ève Gingras, Chef at Spa Moulin Wakefield Mill Hotel & Spa, Yannick La Salle, Executive Chef at the Supreme Court of Canada, Simon Beaudry, Chef at Les Fougères, Gyno Lefrançois, Christopher Mulder, independent chefs, Jasmin Fournier, Chef de cuisine at Maison Oddo, Christian Laliberté, Chef and co-owner at Coqlicorne, Erik Brooman, Chef at Soif bar à vin, Roberto Catervi, Chef/owner of Roberto Pizza Romana and Émile Héroux, Chef/owner of l’Orée du bois will offer a unique culinary experience not to be missed by epicureans and BBQ enthusiasts alike.
- The Picnic Box, featuring gourmet dishes for 2, is back. This flavor-packed box is a collaboration of several Outaouais restaurateurs, including Maison Oddo, Olivia, Nikosi and more. Available for pre-order from June 21 on the online ticketing service or directly at the pick-up tent on the event site.
- The Gourmet Evening includes a tasty 3-course gourmet meal prepared by My Catering Group in the Café Panorama, a beautiful large windowed room inside the Museum, as well as a reserved seat on the Café Panorama’s VIP terrace offering a magnificent view of the pyromusical show in a private, VIP atmosphere. Menu and reservations now available.
- Located in the heart of the Canadian Museum of History site, the Plaza Promutuel Assurance, reminiscent of a large public plaza, offers a selection of tasty local street food trucks. The SAQ Bistro will serve refreshing ready-to-drink beverages for all tastes.
- A culinary novelty for large groups has been added this year! Located right next to The Incandescent, The Harvest Table is a unique exclusive culinary experience for 20 guests under the Lantern. This magical yet intimate evening begins with a meal created by a local chef and a private bar. Already very popular, there’s only one evening left to enjoy this extraordinary gastronomic experience. Reservations at feux.qc.ca/en/corporative/
Multisensory entertainment for the whole family
The installations and gathering areas introduced since the 25th edition, will be back this summer on the Les Grands Feux site, along with several new features, including :
- The family zone is transformed into a colorful new universe
- The Magic Forest – This magical, colorful universe was designed in collaboration with Mirari, a multidisciplinary creative studio based in Montreal, to offer an enhanced, immersive playground for participating families. The transformed space features decor reminiscent of an enchanted forest and incorporates interactive installations, including a structure in homage to the Plaza’s Grand Feu. This installation will have young and old dancing on its luminous floor.
- A brand-new initiative will liven up the Magic Forest: Story Time, in collaboration with Radio-Canada. Every evening at 7 p.m young and old are invited to gather and listen to the reading of a unique story, an original creation by the Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy team. The book itself will be available in July on the event site, at the Habitude Design boutique and on the Les Grands Feux website. A portion of the profits will be donated to our chouchou cause 2024, the Gîte Ami.
- The Digital Art Box presented by Hydro-Québec will exhibit a new creation:
- With the look of an ordinary industrial container, this new creation will be more interactive than ever. Mathieu Doyon, designer and artistic director at Mirari, imagined a new digital version of the old school “hole for faces” sign where your face is transformed into a veritable firework display, lighting up the sky with a multitude of other lights.
- Partner activations to enhance the festival experience:
- A new partnership with the local company Matelas Lapensée will give festival-goers the chance to win a memorable experience in the Matelas Lapensée Comfort Zone. Contest details will be announced shortly, and we invite people to subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to know.
- Bell, Promutuel Assurance, Matelas Lapensée, Tourisme Outaouais and the SAQ will be on site to add to the Les Grands Feux experience and bring the site to life.
Themed pyromusical shows every evening
Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy offers a world-class pyromusical show of pure magic and intoxicating music every evening, starting at 9:15 pm.
- Wednesday, July 31, Royal Pyrotechnie presents the Grand Opening with the theme A Sky From Here, showcasing Quebec’s musical genius through the decades;
- Saturday, August 3rd, the firm Dancing Fireworks presents China with the theme Mulan, showcasing a world where humility, bravery, and dedication are honored.
- Wednesday, August 7th, the firm Pirotechnia Zaragozana presents Spain with the theme My Universe, an enchanting musical experience that will transport you through various musical styles, representing our journey through different life situations.
- Saturday, August 10th, the firm Caribe Fire Fx presents Barbados with the theme Pyros of the Caribbean, a dynamic show that will make you feel like you’re in the Caribbean with a rhythmic, sensual, and festive soundtrack.
- Wednesday, August 14th, the firm MLE Pyrotechnics presents the United Kingdom with the theme Harmonies Across Borders: A Musical Journey Through Canada, the UK, and France, a visual symphony choreographed to the iconic melodies of these culturally rich nations.
- Saturday, August 17th, the firm Royal Pyrotechnie presents the Grand Finale with the theme Champions, a fiery sporting event highlighting strength, skill, and discipline in this glorious fireworks display.
Reserved seating and general admission tickets, passports and corporate and tourist packages are available at http://feux.qc.ca.
Support with us the 2024 chouchou cause: Le Gîte Ami
Festival-goers are invited to contribute to our chouchou cause by making a donation via the online ticketing service when purchasing their tickets, or directly on the event site during the festivities. We are proud to support the Gîte Ami, an organization dedicated to the social reintegration of people experiencing homelessness in the Outaouais region, and to add this contribution to our active measures in terms of sustainable development, a key principle in all our actions.
Concrete actions to reduce the environmental impact of our shows
Les Grands Feux also agreed on the following parameters to reduce the impact of the shows, in collaboration with their loyal partner, Royal Pyrotechnie, producer of the shows:
- Reducing the maximum amount of explosive material per show
- Increased integration of green pyrotechnics in each show, from the current threshold of 20% to 25% by 2024
- Integration of lighter moments into the performance to help reduce its overall concentration.
CITATIONS
“To truly experience and feel the full range of emotions our event aims to provide, you definitely need to visit the site at the Canadian Museum of History! The entire team is thrilled and excited to offer a real multisensory festival here in the Outaouais,” says Julie Moffatt, President and CEO of Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy.
“We are very happy to present Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy for over 25 years and to continue this tradition that dazzles families from here and elsewhere in the Gatineau-Ottawa region. I am proud that this torchbearer event, both unifying and entertaining, is part of the Rendez-vous Loto-Québec calendar, as it contributes to the economic and social development of the Outaouais,” notes Julie Kinnear, Executive Director of Customer Experience at the Lac-Leamy and Mont-Tremblant casinos.
“I am very proud to support Les Grands Feux in the realization of their culinary offerings across the entire site. Whether it’s for the dishes cooked over the fire at the Incandescent and the Harvest Table, or the Picnic Box with local flavors, festival-goers will be able to savor all the talent of our local chefs,” says Jean-Philippe Cloutier, private chef and head of the culinary offerings for Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy.
“The Mirari team is truly happy to offer the spectators of Les Grands Feux an extraordinary experience. Our engaging interactive installations and immersive spaces are designed to evoke wonder throughout the site, from entry to exit. It’s a festive and captivating journey where all the senses will be engaged, creating unforgettable memories for everyone,” says Thomas Payette, Creative Director and Co-founder at Mirari.
