Cosmodôme

Established in 1994, the Cosmodôme has become Canada's premier museum institution entirely dedicated to astronautics and space exploration. Its distinctive silhouette—dominated by a replica of the Space Shuttle Endeavour and a scale model of the Ariane rocket visible from the Laurentides Highway—makes it an instantly recognizable landmark for travelers passing through this section of Laval. The museum's permanent exhibition invites visitors on a truly immersive and interactive space journey through the mysteries of the universe and questions surrounding the possibility of extraterrestrial life, highlighted by the presence of an authentic lunar rock—one of only two such specimens on display in Quebec. The Cosmodôme's most distinctive feature remains its three interactive virtual space missions, each lasting approximately sixty minutes, which immerse participants in elaborate space exploration scenarios. The popular Mission Cosmo simulates an expedition to Europa, Jupiter's icy moon located over 600 million kilometers from Earth, where participants must determine whether life could have developed there. For young people ages 9 to 15, the three-day space camp offers an authentic apprentice astronaut training experience, including two nights in space modules replica of the International Space Station, zero-gravity simulators and lunar walk experiences, making this an unforgettable memory for families passionate about space science.