Attractions to discover, August 22, 2016 2016-08-22 2016-08-22 Quebecgetaways quebecvacances.com The J. Armand Bombardier Museum of Ingenuity Located in Valcourt in the Eastern Townships, the museum reopened in May after one year of transformation. Founded in 1971, the J. Armand Bombardier Museum of Ingenuity pays tribute to the famous inventor of the snowmobile through examples of innovation, jobs and products designed by Bombardier Inc. and BRP. Here’s a unique opportunity for an interactive cultural experience! A museum in perpetual reinvention Discover more than 3,000 artifacts dating from the 1920s to the present day. Climb aboard a FLEXITY Tram and then see what it’s like to take command of a C Series jet. Don’t miss the two multimedia shows that present the life and work of Joseph-Armand Bombardier as well as the evolution of Bombardier Inc. and BRP, from the first snowmobile to the design and manufacturing of aeronautical products and services. Then, step into the shoes of an inventor and create a vehicle of the future in the new Idea Studio. Three activities are sure to make your visit all the more fascinating! And from September 22, 2016 to May 23, 2017, a temporary exhibition will take a dynamic look at all the steps of the creative process. A must-see! An astounding industrial visit The J. Armand Bombardier Museum of Ingenuity For the full experience, choose the Museum and BRP Plant package that includes a self-guided visit of the museum and a guided tour of the BRP plant. You’ll see how the Ski-Doo®* snowmobile and Can-Am® Spyder® roadster are assembled, what it takes to work at the plant and much more. This tour is available upon reservation, Monday to Friday, for visitors ages 14 and over. Let your imagination run wild! Do you have an innovative project? The Fab Lab puts hand-operated and digital tools at your disposal to help you make it a reality. You can even share your ideas with people around the world. You’ll see that with determination and creativity, anyone can tap into ingenuity. As Joseph-Armand Bombardier used to say: “We live in hope and hope leads us away.” * Ski-Doo is a trademark of BRP