It's Your Last Weekend To Explore A Magical Village Of 15 Million Lights Near Montreal

There are 18 fantastical "universes" to discover by car or on foot.
It's Your Last Weekend To Explore A Magical Village Of 15 Million Lights Near Montreal
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With options for things to do near Montreal seriously lacking over the past year, Illumi – A Dazzling World of Lights by Cavalia has been a saving grace — the drive-through and walk-through event has taken us from Halloween to winter wonderland, dazzling us with 15 million festive lights.    

And this is your last chance to enjoy it before it closes for the season on March 13.

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There are 18 fantastical universes to explore at Illumi, which is described on its website as "a magical, captivating and extraordinary nocturnal outdoor journey" that also follows social distancing measures.

The universes include a paper forest and a "garden of wonders."   

The weather is looking promising for Illumi's final days — sunny and a high of 4 degrees on Friday and -3 on Saturday, according to Environment Canada. 

Illumi - Last weekend of 2021

Price: General admission is $19.50 but prices vary

When: March 11, 12 and 13 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., by car or by foot!

Address: 2805, boulevard du Souvenir, Laval, Quebec

Why You Need To Go:  Say goodbye to this season of Illumi by getting lost in a completely different universe made with millions of lights.

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    Ilana Belfer (she/her) was an editor for MTL Blog. She's obsessed with great storytelling in all its forms having worked in print, radio, television, theatre, and digital media over the past decade. A graduate of Carleton University’s journalism program, her words have appeared in The Globe and Mail, the Toronto Star, The Kit, VICE, Salon, Foodism TO & more — covering everything from cam girls to COVID-19. Ilana can usually be found with her dog André, tracking down Montreal’s prettiest ruelles vertes and tastiest treats.

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