# Celebratory Film Domes The Sesqui Dome is Touring Canada to Celebrate the Sesquicentennial By Joey Haar | Published 2017-06-21 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sesqui-dome References: [sesqui](http://www.sesqui.ca/en/frontpage/) Unless they're living under the Canadian Shield, virtually every canuck knows that this summer is the [150th anniversary of the country's confederation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/presidential-pack), and the Sesqui dome is one of the many projects around Canada helping to celebrate that national milestone. The Sesqui dome, which is short for sesquicentennial, is a media experience that gives viewers a [deeply immersive picture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enlightenment-by-eonarium) of the vast land that is Canada. Sesqui brands itself as "a revolutionary [360 degree cinematic experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-national-park)." It projects virtual reality storytelling all around the walls of a massive dome, so those sitting inside can look in any direction to see a different aspect of the story. For Canada 150, the dome will take viewers on a journey into the heart of Canada. The Sesqui dome will be travelling through towns all across Ontario this summer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Immersive Cinematic Experiences:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for the entertainment industry to create immersive cinema experiences using 360-degree projections. - **Virtual Reality Storytelling:** Opportunity to innovate storytelling by incorporating virtual reality technology into films and media experiences. - **Celebration Tourism:** Opportunity for the tourism industry to capitalize on celebrating milestones and attracting visitors through unique experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can utilize immersive cinematic experiences to create unique and engaging content for audiences. - **Film and Media:** Film and media industries can explore the potential of virtual reality storytelling to enhance storytelling techniques and engage viewers. - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can leverage celebration tourism by offering unique and immersive experiences to attract visitors and celebrate milestones. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Dome Exhibit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumisphere-experience.md) - [Science Centre Anniversary Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/montral-science-centre.md) - [Experimental Immersive Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-immersion.md) - [Illustrated Patriotic Product Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-drinkware.md) - [360 Photo Booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/360-photo-booth.md) - [Miniature Billboard Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-media.md) - [Experiential Entertainment Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illuminarium-1.md) - [Immersive Holiday Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-holiday-experience.md) - [Revamped Observation Levels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cn-tower-renovation.md)