Bon Voyage
Disciplines
- Circus
- 360° mapping projection
Staging
- Fernand Rainville
An Immersive Show Combining History, Circus Arts, and Technology
Bon Voyage transports spectators to the excitement of late 19th-century Montreal, as the first trans-Canadian train journey is about to leave Dalhousie Station for the west coast. Five circus artists bring this pivotal moment of our history to life in this show featuring an immersive set design.
A total sensory experience, Bon Voyage mixes circus arts, physical theatre, and 360-degree video projection to create a stunning world where memory and imagination meet. Directed by Fernand Rainville, it’s a unique combination of poetry, acrobatics, and comedy.
Bon Voyage returns to ignite Montreal’s summer starting from July 9ᵗʰ !
Artists
Ilse Baryschnikov
Contortion and hairhanging
Alexis Bernatchez
Diabolo and roller skating
Yan Imbault
Actor
Rose Munger
Cyr wheel & trapeze-dance
Kaitlyn Mussio
Aerial pole, acro and aerialsCredits
- Jeannot Painchaud Founder, President, Chief Creative Officer
- Elise Charbonneau General Manager
- Fernand Rainville Show Director
- Véronique St-Germain Make-up Artist
- Geneviève Henri Production Coordinator
- Francine Tremblay Casting Coordinator and Assistant Director
- Sébastien Joly Video Designer
- Stéphane Menigot Lighting Designer
- Sarah Balleux Costume Design
- Josée Fontaine Rubi Accessory Designer
- Frederick Ouellet Set Designer
- Simon Carpentier Music Composer
- Marie-Eve Demers Choreographer
- Bernard Duguay Video Designer
- Martin Landry Historian
- Pauline Baud-Guillard Stage Manager
- Marc-Antoine Sirois Technical Director
- Antoine Lefebvre Assistant Technical Director
- Krystel Pitre Stage Manager
- Sophie Picard Executive Producer
- Alissa Bonneville Technician
- Benoit De Vaux Technician
- Etienne Filiatrault Technician
- Guillaume Ménard-Crête Technician
- Joana Do Valle Head of Marketing & Communications
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News
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Bon Voyage Extends Its Journey Until September 13
As the back-to-school season begins, the immersive and poetic show Bon Voyage continues its adventure at Gare Dalhousie. In response to overwhelming audience enthusiasm, performances have been exceptionally extended until September 13, 2025. Blending circus, theatre, and an immersive world, Bon Voyage invites audiences of all ages to escape for one last departure before summer’s ...
Bon Voyage is back to ignite Montreal’s summer!
Ready for a new departure? Bon Voyage returns starting July 9 at Gare Dalhousie, in the heart of Old Montreal. Inspired by our podcast of the same name and directed by Fernand Rainville, Bon Voyage plunges you into the vibrant atmosphere of late 19th-century Montreal, at the time of the very first transcontinental train journey ...
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Montreal proudly welcomes its women's soccer club! It was in the heart of our Dalhousie Station studios that the Montreal Roses officially unveiled their name. A bilingual, feminine and powerful name that perfectly embodies the club's values: courage, integrity, diversity and community. We're delighted to have contributed to this wonderful adventure and to support this ...
Breathtaking events in our studios
Discover our event excellence: with our skilled team and state-of-the-art technological equipment, our studios become the stage for your expectations. Located in the historic Gare Dalhousie building, in the heart of Old Montreal, our spaces host hundreds of events annually. Fully equipped with a video projection mapping system, we offer over 10 turnkey themes, as ...
Last chance to see Bon Voyage
Bon Voyage, until September 15th The curtain is soon to fall on Bon Voyage. Praised by critics and loved by audiences, this immersive adventure has captivated both young and old with its unique blend of circus, theater, video projection, and storytelling. “A multidisciplinary event that will surely delight families eager for a vibrant experience!” - ...
New cast onboard Sun Princess
After six months of outstanding shows, it's now time for our second team of artists to come aboard the Sun Princess. This new cast is ready to continue delighting passengers with vibrant performances. We want to thank our first cast, whose talent has made the Princess Cruises experience memorable for countless passengers.
Le Cabaret du bout du monde, now playing
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Bon Voyage announces additional dates until September 15th !
In response to the warm reception from our audiences, we are pleased to announce that Bon Voyage will be extended until September 15th 2024. Don't miss the chance to discover the fantastic story of the first trans-canadian train journey in 1886. This new creation, directed by Fernand Rainville, takes audiences on an unparalleled journey through ...
Bon Voyage, now playing
Combining live arts, circus and video mapping with Montreal's history, Bon Voyage invites you to immerse yourself in the excitement of late 19th-century Montreal, and live the fantastic experience of the first trans-Canadian train journey, which left Dalhousie Station on June 28th, 1886, bound for Port Moody, British Columbia ! Directed by Fernand Rainville, Bon ...