SESQUI’S CINEMATIC DOME ARRIVES IN WINDSOR  

ONCE-IN-A-GENERATION EXPERIENCE OFERS FREE SCREENINGS OF THE 360° FILM HORIZON TO WINDSOR AND SURROUNDING AREA 

WINDSOR,  JULY 7 – SESQUI’s cinematic dome continues its journey across Ontario this week, arriving at Windsor’s riverfront as the third of seven cities in the provincial tour. In partnership with Ontario150, the cinematic dome will offer free screenings of HORIZON from July 7th – 11th, 2017. The unmistakably red, SESQUIdome will appear at the foot of Goyeau Street, along the Detroit River and next to the Spirit of Windsor locomotive with a set of supporting festival activities.

SESQUI’s eye-catching, red cinematic dome offers an 80-person capacity with the ultimate viewing experience – shot and projecting 360° film in ultra-clear 9K resolution. Audiences will have a front row seat to the wonders of Canada through the immersive, 22-minute film HORIZON. Shot in all 13 provinces and territories, the 360° experience takes audiences on a journey through Canada, from the spectacular colours of the auroras to the high tides of Fundy. HORIZON showcases Canada as it has never been seen before.

“It has been a joy to share HORIZON with Canadians this year and we are thrilled to bring this experience to Windsor,” said Joanne Loton, SESQUI Executive Producer. “As Canada 150 celebrations continue across the country after Canada Day, we hope to offer Canadians a once-in-a-generation experience they’ll never forget.”

The SESQUI cinematic dome is supported by the province of Ontario as part of a line-up of Ontario150 celebrations taking place across the province in 2017.  SESQUI is also a Canada 150 Signature Initiative, supported by the Government of Canada.

“Ontario’s 150th anniversary is an opportunity to come together and celebrate the incredible province we live in.  A picture is worth a thousand words, and the SESQUI film HORIZON is a visual spectacle of special and unique moments across the country,” said Eleanor McMahon, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport. “With SESQUI’s dome in Windsor, families throughout the area will experience the magic of Ontario and Canada with this breathtaking film.”

SESQUI has partnered with the City of Windsor to bring the SESQUI experience to the local area.   The Windsor tour stop will also feature cultural and tourism activations  by SESQUI, Canada 150 and city and community partners,  as well as the SESQUI People’s Choice Ballot sponsored by Via Rail and a chance to win incredible prizes. SESQUI has also worked closely with the Bank of Canada and the rollout of their new $10 bill and with Parks Canada in all of its Canada150 activities.

The City of Windsor is proud to have been chosen as one of only 7 stops for SESQUI in Ontario, and to be able to help provide this opportunity FREE of charge to all of Windsor-Essex as we continue celebrating our Country’s 150th Anniversary of Confederation,” said Windsor City Councillor Ed Sleiman.

Click here for the HORIZON 360° film trailer

See summary video for Windsor tour stop

Click here for facts, videos and imagery of SESQUI’s Ontario Cinematic Dome Tour

ABOUT SESQUI

With a vision to see and understand Canada in new and inspiring ways: SESQUI is a revolutionary 360° cinematic journey into the heart of Canada. SESQUI aims to engage millions of Canadians through its full dome and virtual reality content, online activities and learning programs that showcase the best in Canadian arts and innovation. SESQUI is a Canada 150 Signature Initiative poised to lead celebrations in Canadian communities this year. www.sesqui.ca, #SESQUI2017

ABOUT ONTARIO150

2017 is the 150th anniversary of Ontario as a province. To recognize this historically significant year, the government launched Ontario150, a year-long commemoration that is honouring the province’s past, showcasing the present and inspiring future generations.  Through Ontario150 grant programs and a series of signature initiatives, Ontario is engaging youth, encouraging cultural expression, promoting participation in sport and recreation, and creating economic opportunities across the province. www.ontario.ca/150 #Ontario150

ABOUT THE CITY OF WINDSOR 

2017 is an exciting year for the City of Windsor, with many reasons to celebrate. Not only is it Canada’s 150th birthday and the 150th anniversary of Ontario as a province, but it is also Windsor’s 125th birthday. SESQUI is our City’s latest Signature Event in our Celebrating2017 Initiative. We are thrilled to have access to this innovative and awe-inspiring exhibition that will take us all on a voyage across our great country we all call home. We are fortunate to have this experience here in Windsor as a celebration of our shared past, our exciting present, and of the future we all look forward to for our country.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Sean Moffitt |SESQUI Head of Marketing & Communications
sean@sesqui.ca  | 416-458-2818

Mary Ellen Beninger | Ontario150 Secretariat
MaryEllen.Beninger@Ontario.ca | 416.314.5298

Jason Moore | City of Windsor Senior Manager of Communications and Customer Service
519 551-9011 | jmoore@cityofwindsor.ca

Pam LaBute | City of Windsor Manager of Community Development
519 980-9411 | plabute@cityofwindsor.ca