As part of Culture Days, September 25–27, 2026, we are pleased to officially launch Audieau, our brand-new digital audio tour that enriches the permanent exhibition *The Water’s Journey: From River to River*.
Photo credit: Tourisme Laval
Interactive, accessible, and designed for all ages, this new experience offers a different way to explore the fascinating world of water through content that combines science, history, anecdotes, and discoveries.
Audieau will remain open at the C.I.EAU after the Journées de la culture so that the public can continue to enjoy the experience throughout the year.
A New Dimension to Our Permanent Exhibition
Audieau was designed to enhance our permanent exhibition , “The Water’s Journey: From River to River, ” and offer an even more immersive experience.
Using their mobile devices, visitors can scan QR codes located throughout the exhibition to access a variety of digital audio content.
This allows them to explore the exhibition at their own pace and delve deeper into the topics that pique their curiosity.
For those who prefer not to use their phone and/or headphones, it will also be possible to rent a device and/or headphones directly on site.
Lasting about an hour, the tour takes us from the origins of water on Earth to the current challenges related to its protection, exploring the scientific discoveries and technological innovations that have profoundly transformed our relationship with this essential resource.
Photo credit: Tourisme Laval
Meet Leo the Drop
Throughout the adventure, young and old alike are accompanied by Leo the Drop, the character who brings Audieau to life.
Curious, passionate, and always ready to share a surprising anecdote, Leo invites us to look at water in a new light.
Through the various sections of the exhibition, he takes us on a journey through the history of water, introduces us to groundbreaking inventions, and helps us understand sometimes complex scientific phenomena through lively, clear, and accessible storytelling.
More than just a voice, Leo becomes a true companion on a journey of discovery, inviting us to observe, understand, and remain curious about this extraordinary resource that is part of our daily lives.
Ten modules to explore water in all its facets
Audieau consists of ten modules that allow us to gradually deepen our understanding of water and the many systems surrounding it.
Throughout the exhibition, we discover, among other things, the origins of water on Earth, the amount of water actually accessible to humans, and its fundamental importance to our health.
We also take a look back in time to better understand certain advances that have transformed our relationship with water, including discoveries in microbiology, the development of disinfection processes, and the evolution of methods used to treat drinking water.
Other modules take us behind the scenes of an action we perform every day without really thinking about it: turning on the faucet.
Where does this water come from? How does it get to us? What happens to it after we use it?
Audieau provides a better understanding of the water’s journey, the infrastructure required for its distribution, and the various stages of wastewater treatment and purification.
Scientific facts, historical anecdotes, and technological discoveries round out the tour to make these concepts more concrete and accessible.
Photo credit: Maman sur mesure
A project made possible by our partners
The Audieau Digital Audio Tour project is made possible through financial support from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as part of Component 1 (Regional Outreach) of the Regions and Rural Areas Fund.
We are proud to offer this new experience, to make knowledge about water accessible to as many people as possible, and to explore new ways to raise public awareness of the importance of water conservation.
A Launch to Mark the Days of Culture
We’ve chosen the 2026 Culture Days to officially unveil Audieau and give as many people as possible the chance to discover this new experience.
September 25: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
September 26: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
September 27: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Practical Information
- Date: Starting September 25, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
- Duration of the Audieau tour: approximately 1 hour
- Location: Water Interpretation Center (C.I.EAU)
- Address: 12 Hotte Street, Laval, Quebec, H7L 2R3
- Cost from September 25 to 27: free
After the Culture Days, the regular admission fees for the permanent exhibition will apply:
- $15 for adults
- $10 for students and seniors
- $8 for those under 18
- Free for children under 6
Last chance to explore the open-air Lab’eauratoire
The “Journées de la culture” weekend will also mark the last chance to visit our temporary exhibition “Lab’eauratoire in the Open Air”.
On view throughout the summer, this exhibition explores the intersection of art, science, and water through the work of artist Maryse Ménard and the “Tapisserie mémorielle,” a collaborative and evolving artwork created using the effects of rainwater and color on various materials.
We therefore invite the public to take advantage of this final weekend to discover or rediscover “Lab’eauratoire à ciel ouvert,” while also exploring “Audieau” in our permanent exhibition.
Two complementary experiences brought together under one roof to explore the world of water from different perspectives.
