September 16, 2025
Oniro at Omega Park
A poetic walk in the great outdoors
Imagine a walk lasting about an hour, beneath the trees, accompanied by light projections, original music, and the voices of storytellers. It is against this enchanting backdrop that the audience follows the story of Oniro, a young wolf separated from his pack by a forest fire. Lost, he makes his way through the night and has unusual encounters that will lead him toward resilience and self-discovery.
The one-kilometer trail is divided into 17 carefully crafted scenes. Each one reveals a different facet of the dream—sometimes mysterious, sometimes luminous, and often moving. The narration, brought to life by familiar voices such as Guylaine Tremblay, Vincent-Guillaume Otis, Mylène Mackay, Raymond Cloutier, and Vincent Leclerc, breathes life into this universal animal tale.
A magnificent and unifying work
Oniro is the result of an exceptional collaboration. More than 50 Quebec artists and artisans have contributed their talents to this $5.8 million project. Its ambition is as artistic as it is tourist-oriented: to create a moment of pause where people of all ages can reconnect with nature, with the imagination, and with the invisible bonds that unite all forms of life.
As Michel Lemieux himself says:
“Since the dawn of time, we humans have dreamed every night. What a surprise to learn that animals dream too. This piece was inspired by a desire to explore what connects us to animals, while evoking a sense of wonder and humility in the face of nature.”
Oniro is therefore much more than just a nighttime stroll. It is a sensitive and artistic meditation, an ode to the mysteries of life and the power of dreams.
A New Dimension for Omega Park
Already renowned for its educational mission, its free-roaming animals, and its unique lodging options, Parc Oméga is expanding its offerings with Oniro, an immersive cultural experience designed for visitors of all ages.
Practical Information
- Duration of the tour: approximately 60 minutes
- Outdoors: rain or shine, and accessible year-round
This new attraction aims to draw 50,000 additional visitors per year, thereby cementing Parc Oméga’s status as one of the Outaouais region’s major tourist attractions. Easily accessible—just 90 minutes from Montreal and 45 minutes from Gatineau—it is becoming a top destination for families, fans of immersive art, and tourists seeking unique experiences.
A walk that resonates
The project partners emphasize just how much of a collective endeavor Oniro is. For H2Émotion, it is an emotional story to be told, one that combines creativity and craftsmanship. For co-author Denis Morin, it is the trees themselves that tell the story, in a forest where everything is interconnected. Benjamin Vallée, Executive Director of Parc Oméga, speaks of magic and enchantment—values that harmonize perfectly with the park’s universe.
Oniro answers a simple yet powerful question: if animals could dream, what would they tell us? The answer, revealed through this nocturnal experience, is at once sensory, poetic, and universal.
Keep the magic alive
After following in Oniro’s footsteps, why not extend your stay? Parc Oméga offers several unique : panoramic cabins, pods, ready-to-camp units, and glass-walled lodges near the wolves, so you can sleep to the rhythm of the forest. On site, the restaurant OmegaBon welcomes you with delicious dishes made from local ingredients.
