Tonga Lumina is a night walk that turns a stretch of Laurentian forest into a lit-up story. You ride the Flying Mile chairlift up to the start, then walk about 1.5 kilometres back down a stone-dust path through woods, across streams and past clearings, while light, sound and projection tell the legend of a sleeping giant. The experience was created by the Montreal studio Moment Factory, and it takes about 45 to 60 minutes. There are no fixed show times: your ticket lets you enter once at any point during the evening's opening hours, with departure windows shifting earlier as the season moves toward autumn. It is a warm-season experience, running on summer evenings and on fewer evenings into mid-October, and the schedule changes from year to year, so check the resort page for the current dates. It suits families with children old enough to walk the distance, couples looking for a memorable evening, and anyone who wants something to do in the village after dark.
What to expect
You arrive at the base of the Cabriolet lift, walk up Rue des Remparts to the start and ride the chairlift to the top of the trail. From there the walk is downhill on level, non-asphalted ground with some gentle hills, and the path is lit so that you can see where you are going.
The walk ends in the village, so you can go straight to dinner or a drink. Strollers and backpack-style carriers can go up the chairlift, and infants need a front carrier. Toddlers aged two and under are admitted free but still need a free toddler ticket.
Planning
The experience runs rain or shine, though start times can be delayed or the evening cancelled in high winds or thunderstorms, with cancellations confirmed about two hours before the start. Advance tickets are refundable up to 24 hours before, while same-day tickets are not. Participants must be able to walk the 1.5 kilometres in the dark, and guests with reduced mobility should call the resort in advance because access is by chairlift. Pets, smoking and alcohol are not allowed on the trail.
Tips
Wear closed shoes that suit a forest path, dress for the evening temperature, which can drop on a clear night, and bring insect repellent in the warmer months. Go early in the evening window if you have young children, since later departures mean a later night. The walk pairs well with dinner in the pedestrian village beforehand, and it is a good wet-weather option because it runs in the rain. If you want a daytime counterpart, the Treetop Walk gives a similar forest experience in daylight.
What to expect
The experience
A 1.5-kilometre illuminated forest walk after dark, reached by chairlift and ending in the village, themed around a giant legend.
Best time
Summer and early autumn evenings, with departure windows that move earlier as the season goes on.
How long
About 45 to 60 minutes on the trail.
Tips
Wear closed shoes, bring insect repellent, check refund rules and call ahead if anyone has reduced mobility.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Families with walkers, couples and anyone wanting an evening activity.
- Families
- Suitable for all ages; children 12 and under need an adult, toddlers need a free ticket and strollers can go up the chairlift.
- Couples
- A memorable after-dinner or pre-dinner evening in the woods.
- Pair with
- Pair it with dinner in the pedestrian village.
- Time needed
- About 90 minutes including the chairlift.
Good questions
How long is the Tonga Lumina walk?+
The trail is about 1.5 kilometres and takes 45 to 60 minutes, after a chairlift ride to the start.
When does it run?+
It runs on evenings in summer and fewer evenings into mid-October. Dates change each year, so check the resort page for the current schedule.
Are there set show times?+
No. Your ticket lets you enter once at any time during that evening's opening hours, and the windows shift earlier as autumn approaches.
Does it run in the rain?+
Yes, it runs rain or shine, though it can be delayed or cancelled for high winds or thunderstorms.
Is it suitable for young children?+
It is suitable for all ages if children can walk the distance or be carried. Toddlers aged two and under need a free ticket.
