Le Bunker de la Science

What Le Bunker de la Science does

Le Bunker de la Science is a privately held, post-apocalyptic themed immersive science-experience company founded in 2017 by David Bertrand and headquartered at 5935 Rue Saint-Laurent in Lévis, Québec. The company designs and operates escape-room-style science laboratories in which participants complete missions (chemistry, toxicology, biology, electrical engineering, bridge-building) by performing hands-on experiments; it also runs outdoor invasion games, scientific conferences, molecular-cocktail demonstrations, a reception venue (La Vigie), and a digital education platform (Bunker Virtuel) built from 360-degree captures of its physical labs.

The core technology stack centers on theatrical set design combined with real laboratory equipment, supplemented by a 360-degree-camera-driven virtual game platform covering multiple thematic series (Gastronomik, Chimik, Kakophonik, Astronomik, Toxik, ATOMIK, GÉNÉTIK, among others). The company has built 4 themed laboratories and 18 immersive games, employs a small 8-person creative-operations team, and reports 40,000+ annual visitors including international tourists.

Revenue is generated primarily through unit-priced pay-as-you-go bookings: family activities ($25–$35/person with minimum charges), team-building missions for corporate clients ($30–$35/person, 10–120 person groups), day-camp workshops ($275+ per group, up to 75 participants per session), La Vigie venue rental ($400–$600 for 4 hours), Atomic Réception bundled packages (custom-quoted, 20–120 guests), and ludo-scientific conferences ($500+). Distribution is hybrid: self-serve online booking for consumers, direct sales for corporate and educational segments, and a secondary retail location in Montréal. The Government of Québec has provided funding supporting free public access to the Bunker Virtuel platform.

Name

Le Bunker de la Science

Legal name

Le Bunker de la Science

Website

https://bunkerscience.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Le Bunker de la Science, founded in 2017 in Lévis, Québec, operates post-apocalyptic themed immersive science laboratories combining escape-room mechanics with hands-on experiments. It serves families, school groups, and corporate clients through ticketed activities, team-building missions, and event rentals across two locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lévis

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Team Building Activities: Per-person fees for team building scientific activities including Bridge Challenge ($35/person), Chemistry Mission ($30/person), Toxicology Mission, Biology Mission, and Electrical Engineering Mission. Minimum charges apply.
2. Immersive Science Missions: Apocalyptic missions for groups aged 10+ priced at $30-35 per person with minimum group fees. Includes escape-room style scientific challenges.
3. Venue Rental - La Vigie: Event space rental starting at $400 for 4 hours on weekdays and $600 on weekends. Additional fees for extra hours ($100-150/hour) and bar access ($400).
4. Day Camp Activities: Science workshops for day camp groups priced from $275+ per group (max 25 participants). Capacity of up to 75 participants in simultaneous sessions.
5. Scientific Conferences: Ludo-scientific conferences starting at $500+ tax included, such as 'Tous à Poils! Les dessous du sexe animal'. Duration 1h30-2h.
6. Custom Design Services: Bespoke science experience design for companies, educational institutions, museums, and festivals. Includes game development, scenario creation, and interactive pedagogical modules.
7. Atomik Receptions: Complete event packages combining team building, molecular cocktails, venue rental, and catering services for corporate events, weddings, and private parties for 20-120 people.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

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Product overview

Le Bunker de la Science is a post-apocalyptic science-themed experience center operating from Lévis, Quebec, since 2017. The company offers a unified portfolio of immersive science experiences organized around two main locations (Lévis and Montréal). The core offerings include hands-on Ateliers Scientifiks for children ages 6-12, escape-room style Missions Apocalyptiques for ages 10+, and outdoor Jeux d'Invasion for summer. For corporate clients, the company provides Team Building activities (Mission Chimie, Mission Toxicologie, Mission Biologie, Mission Génie Électrique, Défi du Pont) and event venues (La Vigie reception hall, Réceptions Atomik packages). Supporting offerings include Cocktails Moléculaires demonstrations, Conférences Ludo-Scientifiques presentations, and the digital Bunker Virtuel online educational games platform. The company also offers custom design services for museums, schools, and event organizers. The business serves four primary segments: families (public), school groups, day camps, and corporate/private groups.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 40,000 annual visitors including international tourists
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Technology focussed No

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No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered notable and minor.

• Musée du FjordnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreated custom educational science game 'Sauve des eaux' (Save the Waters) - an outdoor invasion-style game for the museum.
• Cité de l'ÉnergienotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloped custom educational science games for the energy education center.
• Maison Alphonse DesjardinsnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreated custom educational game for the historical museum of Alphonse Desjardins.
• Centre des sciences de MontréalnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for science education activities including content from Lac Mégantic location.
• CSDM (Commission scolaire de Montréal)notableStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational game development partnership with the Montreal school board.
• Local CaterersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner caterers recommended for receptions and events at La Vigie venue.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Escape Game: Multi-location escape-room chain in North America targeting corporate team building and group outings. Direct competitor for corporate group entertainment spend with comparable per-person pricing and group-size capacity.
• Centre des sciences de Montréal: Montreal science center and an existing partner of Le Bunker; both serve school groups and families with hands-on science programming in the Greater Quebec/Montreal region, targeting overlapping educational and family audiences.
• Enigma (Escape Rooms): Quebec-based escape room operator offering gamified group experiences. Direct competitor for corporate team-building bookings and group entertainment spend in the same regional market.

Broad incumbents

• Punchdrunk (Sleep No More): Pioneer of immersive theatrical experiences combining narrative and interactive gameplay. Comparable in the immersive, themed-experience category and group entertainment appeal, though operating at a much larger scale.
• TELUS World of Science (Science World / Ontario Science Centre network): Established Canadian science centers with immersive exhibits and school programming. Comparable in mission (making science engaging) and target segments (families, schools), though at significantly larger scale and broader exhibit scope.

Emerging players

• Meow Wolf: US-based immersive art/experience company combining themed environments with interactive storytelling. Comparable in the immersive-experiences category and family/group entertainment appeal, though at much larger scale and with a different thematic focus.

Regional players

• Expedia CruiseShip Centers / local team-building activity providers (e.g., Cosmic Laser, Laser Quest): Quebec/Canadian group activity providers offering alternative team-building experiences (laser tag, interactive games). Compete for the same corporate team-building and group-event budgets in the Quebec market.
• Old Port of Montréal – Voiles en Voiles / Tyrolienne MTL: Tourist-attraction operators near Montreal offering immersive outdoor group activities. Comparable in targeting tourists, school groups, and corporate outings for memorable shared experiences.

Others

• Cité de l'Énergie: Quebec science/energy heritage attraction that has worked with Le Bunker on custom educational game development. Comparable as a regional immersive educational venue and a B2B custom-content client.
• Musée du Fjord: Regional science/natural-history museum in Saguenay that has commissioned custom games from Le Bunker. Comparable as an immersive regional science attraction and a current partner; adjacency more than direct competition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bunkerscience
• Instagraminstagram.com/bunkerscience
• TikToktiktok.com/@bunkerscience
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/le-bunker-de-la-science

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Investors

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