Gatineau – Bridge of Lights: Echoes of the Eiffel Tower, a new light show on until February 19! [fr]

Join us each weekend from February 2 to 19, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., to witness the metamorphosis of the bridge orchestrated through a choreography of more than 40 spotlights. This new attraction offers a unique experience for the whole family.

This Winterlude, come take in Bridge of Lights: Echoes of the Eiffel Tower , a light show brought to you by the Embassy of France in Canada and the City of Gatineau, with support from Canadian Heritage, Tourisme Outaouais and Vision Centre-ville.

The 10-minute show runs continuously for an hour, allowing as many people as possible to witness the grand choreography of light that was part of the celebrations commemorating the 100th anniversary of Gustave Eiffel’s death. You’ll be able to see the projection from the bridge itself, the surrounding area or the skating rink on the Ruisseau de la Brasserie.

The company behind the show, AV-Extended, also orchestrated the remarkable sound and light show for the Eiffel Tower’s centennial celebrations in Paris. Their creation, specially recorded for the occasion, was broadcast on French television and across social media on December 27, 2023, the centennial anniversary of Gustave Eiffel’s death.

Please note that changes to traffic and parking are to be expected:
● Vehicle traffic will be prohibited on the Montcalm Bridge between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from February 2 to 18, as well as Monday, February 19.
● Traffic coming from Highway 50 will be diverted towards Saint-Joseph Boulevard.
● Traffic on Montcalm Street heading east will be diverted towards Highway 50.
● Traffic on rue Montcalm heading west will be diverted towards rue Papineau Nord.
● Traffic on rue Papineau Sud will be diverted towards rue Montcalm Est.

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