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Woodooliparc – Flight 315, the age of the dinosaurs
After our winter visit to FRIMA, we knew that Woodooliparc switched universes entirely from one season to the next. But we weren't expecting quite such a change of scene: in summer, the park turns into a prehistoric kingdom with its Flight 315, the age of the dinosaurs theme.
How it works? You board "flight 315" and find yourself dropped into the middle of prehistory. The wooded trails wind between more than 130 life-size dinosaurs, set up in their natural habitat. About thirty of them are animated — they move, they roar and they startle visitors from behind a tree. The T-Rex is without question the star of the park, with its cries and its huge jaws on the hunt for prey!
What we appreciated: the educational side is really well judged. A description card accompanies each dinosaur, with its characteristics and where it came from, and costumed paleontologists are on site to teach you more. Children can also climb inside giant dinosaur eggs — the photo is mandatory! As Malik, 9, put it so well, quoted by Tourisme Chaudière-Appalaches: "It's Jurassic Park, but better!"
The site is mostly shaded, which is frankly perfect for hot days. Slides, a maze, agility games and a toy workshop are included at no extra charge.
AirWoodooli – Destination 737
A summer-season bonus: the AirWoodooli, Destination 737 exhibition. You board a plane and travel to the edges of the imagination — the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Great Sphinx of Egypt, Mount Everest on the border of Nepal and China… around the world in a single day!
Around AirWoodooli, a whole set of outdoor installations rounds out the experience: lounging boats, campfires, oversized table games, a signature cocktail bar and festive music. And our nice surprise: free access to the Taqueria area, where you eat with your feet in the sand, over a Mexican meal and a very colourful tiki cocktail. Perfect on a fine summer day!
Good to know
- Flight 315 and AirWoodooli run from June 13 to September 27; FRIMA takes over in mid-November.
- Booking online is strongly recommended.
- Count on about 1 h 30 to 2 h to go around at an easy pace.
- The park is well suited to strollers and works best for families with children under 10.
- Free parking, with a space for motorhomes at the bottom of the lot.
- Pets are not allowed on site.
- There's a food stop inside the park, but you can also bring your own meal — a good plan for large families, because the bill climbs fast.
