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Haltes DÉCOUVERTE des îles de Boucherville
By : EVOQ + TUX + Para-Sol
GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN – 16th edition
Discipline : Architecture
Categories : Other categories in architecture / Temporary Installation : Gold Certification
A project inspired by the nature of the St. Lawrence
The “Discovery” stopover route allows visitors to discover eight significant outdoor sites representative of the Iles-de-Boucherville National Park, as well as a welcome stop inside the pavilion. These are temporary and experiential stops for a period of 15 years. The chosen sites are highlights related to its history or biophysical components, while others serve more as places of contemplation or edutainment areas that allow you to immerse yourself in the place.
The concept “Un air de famille” is based on the organic forms of the new reception pavilion that is inspired by the movement of the St. Lawrence River. The organicity of the project subtly harmonizes with its undulating natural environment. It is reinforced by a textured veil made of Eastern Quebec white cedar that immediately announces a journey rich in emotion!
A strong identity for each of the stops
The Wheelsymbolizes the wheel bar of a boat that recalls the presence of the wreck of the Lady Sherbrooke having sunk at this location in the river. This famous steamboat was shuttling between Montreal and Quebec City from 1817. The Wheel opens on an anamorphosis where eight interpretive panels of the Lady Sherbrooke reveal the shape of the boat from a specific point of the stop.
The Wheel refers to the bow of the steamboats that Marguerite Island has seen pass by over the years. It puts the user in a very bourgeois atmosphere through the music offered, which recalls the festive activities on these boats.
The landing net takes its name from the “miraculous fishing” animated by Sépaq at this location with landing nets. Visitors can lie on the net overlooking the river giving free rein to their thoughts. Interactive games, activated by pulleys that evoke the fishing rod, allow us to learn about the aquatic fauna at this location.
The Barn highlights the practice of agriculture that has marked the history of the park and has done so for nearly a thousand years. We discover certain products through our olfactory sense thanks to the presence of experiential furniture. Belvedere, telescope and rotating historical panels dot this stop inserted in a wheat field.
The Tower,whose shape recalls that of a bird’s flight, leads to an observatory for birds. Games-devinettes allow us to identify nearby bird songs.
The Courant is anchored in the Grande-Rivière Channel right on the eight-kilometer nautical course. It allows you to discover aquatic wildlife, but beware: it can only be accessed by boat!
The Carousel evokes the days of the King Edward amusement park on Grosbois Island, which disappeared in 1908. This roller coaster stop promises gatherings around a fire due to its proximity to the campground, or a well-deserved meditation after a long bike ride.
Les Chenaux sits at the confluence of the La Passe and Le Courant channels. This contemplative stop allows you to admire the landscape while sitting on a bench taking the shape of the confluence of these two waterways.
Eight stops enchant our route
This edutainment route stretches over 20 km while crisscrossing the three islands. Visitors can contemplate and appreciate the richness of the environment on architectural installations on land or water, simply experience nature and share it with family or friends. Immersive experiences to discover the islands’ fauna, flora and history feed the staging of this original and unique route.
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