Region of Montreal
PHI
Montréal
Guided by values that include freedom, generosity, rigour and the importance of community, PHI devotes itself to the innovation and evolution of cultural experiences that both challenge and delight.
Activity Description
Immersive experiences at the PHI Centre invite teams into a world of sensory exploration, blending virtual reality, interactive installations, digital art, and poetic storytelling. These exhibits are more than just entertainment — they spark reflection, emotion, and shared wonder. When experienced as a group, they become meaningful journeys that connect participants through art, surprise, and emotion.
What does this impact?
- Inspiring company culture: By exposing the team to artistic, immersive experiences, participants develop sensitivity, curiosity, and a fresh outlook — all valuable traits in today’s workplace.
- Strengthening communication and sense of belonging: Stepping outside the usual context and sharing a powerful artistic moment fosters genuine and unexpected human connection.
What should the organizer prepare?
- Reserve tickets in advance through the PHI Centre’s website (some exhibitions have limited spots)
- Schedule around the duration of the chosen experience
- Choose a nearby café or meeting spot for a post-experience conversation
- Let participants know in advance about any strong sensory effects (light, sound, VR, etc.)
- Consider a complementary activity like a creative lunch or guided discussion
How to reach our goals on the big day?
- Begin with a short collective silence to help participants focus before the experience
- Hand out small notebooks for everyone to jot down thoughts and emotions afterward
- Create random pairs to reflect together on what they felt
- Hold a symbolic exercise: “What did this experience remind you of in our team’s everyday life?”
- Organize an anonymous vote for “most powerful emotion felt,” then share the results
- Invite participants to co-write a group message inspired by the experience and display it at the office
When should you do this activity?
- When the team needs to reconnect with emotional and human elements
- As an onboarding experience for new team members
- During strategic shifts or transformations
- In quieter work periods when inspiration is needed
- As a poetic closing activity to a retreat or company offsite
Other Benefits
- Access to world-class international art and immersive content
- Suitable for groups of all sizes (split into smaller visits if needed)
- Located in Old Montreal — perfect for combining culture and relaxation
- Provides mental escape and reflection without leaving the city
See what others have done 👋
- At Graphika (Montreal), the team walked out of a VR installation arm in arm with teary eyes — even though some had arrived completely skeptical. Since then, their go-to Slack emoji is “✨ transcendence.”
- An engineer from a cybersecurity firm was so moved by a desert-themed sound installation that he proposed a new team structure based on natural ecosystems. He’s now considered the “empathic strategist.”
- After a visit, a team lead at TechNova launched a monthly internal art challenge called “PHI-losophy,” inspired by the immersive storytelling.
- Bulle Marketing tried a 30-minute “no talking” period after their visit, aiming to communicate only through body language and drawing. The experiment ended in hilarious group laughter and expressive dance.
- An intern at Financrédit thought the VR installation was a game and yelled “I won!” at the end — unaware the theme was the fragility of human life. A truly unforgettable moment.
- A director at Mediacom enjoyed the experience so much that he returned two days later with his mother. He now quotes it in presentations as a pivotal leadership moment.
- Nordik Énergie tried to recreate the experience at the office with essential oils and ambient YouTube videos. Chaos and laughter ensued, but it bonded the team like never before.
- A UX designer at UX Works was so soothed by the immersive soundscape that she proposed a “5-minute ocean sound” ritual before every meeting. It stuck — and it works.
Location : In person
Location : Region of Montreal
Activity setting : Indoors
Group size : More than 50 people, Up to 10 people, Up to 20 people
Inspire me! : Popular activities
Activity languages : English, French
Price : Budget-friendly
Duration : 1-3 hrs
Difficulty level : Easy to pick up
Group size :
- Up to 10 people
- Up to 20 people
- More than 50 people
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