The Montfort Hospital Foundation is proud to join the Casino du Lac-Leamy Sound of Light for its 21st edition, which will take place from August 6 to 20, 2016.
While the annual fireworks extravaganza is located at Gatineau’s Canadian Museum of History, the Montfort Hospital Foundation is pleased to welcome spectators at Nepean Point, in Ottawa. This location, which offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the Ottawa River and the capital, will provide a unique vantage point to take in the show.
Enjoy five evenings of pyromusical art:
Saturday, August 6, 2016 - China
Wednesday, August 10, 2016 - Netherlands
Saturday, August 13, 2016 - Estonia
Wednesday, August 17, 2016 - Australia
Saturday, August 20, 2016 – Grand Finale
Admission is $8 per person and free for children of 11 years of age and younger accompanied by a ticket holder. Tickets are available at the Montfort Hospital Foundation, located at the Montfort Hospital, room 2C203, 713 Montreal Road in Ottawa, or by calling 613-748-4920. Tickets will also be available at Nepean Point’s main gate, starting at 6 p.m. on the evenings of the shows. Profits generated by the ticket sale will be invested in the purchase of specialized medical equipment for the Montfort Hospital.
Nepean Point is located on St. Patrick Street, behind the National Gallery of Canada. The site opens at 6 p.m. and admission to the site is on a “first come, first serve” basis. Spectators are welcome to bring their chairs or blankets and coolers, however it is a non-smoking site and no alcoholic beverages are allowed. The live soundtrack will be broadcasted on location, courtesy of 94,9 Rouge fm.