New Flight for the Mechanical Bird in 2024
After captivating tens of thousands of visitors in its debut last year, the iconic Mechanical Bird is returning for a second season. This nighttime attraction at Le Massif de Charlevoix promises to once again blend splendor and innovation in an unparalleled escapade. With a renewed yet unprecedented formula, the Mechanical Bird adds a festive welcoming zone at the mountain summit, a gondola descent towards the river, as well as a new course featuring a tableau at the base trail of the mountain, and a luminous chairlift ascent to the summit’s nest.
With optimised access to the course and the capacity to accommodate nearly double the number of visitors, this spectacular flight among land, sky, and sea delivers a multisensory adventure akin a soaring bird. Achieving record breaking visits in its first active season, the creators and manager – the renowned Atelier Occhio team and Daniel Gélinas – are committed to igniting the same level of excitement this year.
A Breathtaking Night Show
It's a rare experience to ascend a mountainside on a carousel. Whether guests choose the dinner show at the Camp Boule buvette de montagne restaurant or at the summit chalet, they'll be immersed in the nighttime ambiance from the moment they set foot on the mountain. A vibrant reception area will welcome visitors as the entry point to the Mechanical Bird route, inviting spectators to take-in the enchanting atmosphere by the faux campfire and on the terrace nestled atop the summit.
The Massif Express gondola will now facilitate the descent, enriching the experience with a narrative punctuated by emotionally evocative music, enveloping the guests as excitement builds. This not only improves visitor capacity, but also offers passengers an opportunity to gaze out over the river while connecting with the elements of nature.
The hiking trail, illuminated with lights at the base of the mountain, will provide a magical atmosphere on an accessible, low-incline and significantly-shortened path. A new tableau will animate the pathway for visitors on the Passe-Temps footbridge, linking the gondola to the chairlift at the base of the slopes.
"This summer, we are extending our invitation to the public to embark on an unforgettable thrill, an adventure that is unique in the world. The Mechanical Bird project celebrates Quebec’s creativity, thanks to our creative partner, Atelier Occhio." – Daniel Gélinas, Executive Producer of the Mechanical Bird at Le Massif de Charlevoix.
Ticket Details: Tickets for the Mechanical Bird are now available via Le Massif de Charlevoix website, starting at $49 for adults, $22.89 for ages 7 to 12, and $33.60 for ages 13 to 17. Access is free for children under 6 years old.
New this summer, dinner show packages are available at Camp Boule buvette de montagne restaurant as well as at the summit chalet. This nighttime activity sold out last year, so get your tickets now!
Click here to watch the official video of the new flight.
The Creatives Behind the Mechanical Bird
The Atelier Occhio collective, formed by a cadre of eminent creatives, represents a convergence of Quebec's top talents.
Yves Aucoin, a co-creator and lighting designer with over 35 years of global experience, established 4U2C in 2013, crafting lighting designs for prominent international events and contributing to Cirque du Soleil's acclaimed Love show. For decades, he has been Celine Dion's creative lighting accomplice.
Stéphane Mongeau, also a co-creator and executive producer, has served as vice president of production and executive producer for several Cirque du Soleil shows, as well has overseeing experiences based on the Netflix series, Stranger Things and Bridgerton. Co-founder of 4U2C alongside Yves Aucoin, he has also served as CEO of Lune Rouge Entertainment.
Olivier Kemeid, another co-creator and playwright, boasts a career directing at Espace Libre and Théâtre de Quat'Sous, with over twenty theatrical productions to his credit and numerous artistic collaborations, including one with Robert Lepage on Projet Riopelle.
Martin Labrecque, co-creator and lighting designer, has illuminated ten Cirque du Soleil shows and has been illuminating Montreal's theaters for three decades, contributing to the creation of some of Quebec's most notable leading plays.