Trained as an artist-sculptor, Marc-Ambulles has been in Tremblant’s pedestrian village for 25 years now and creates magic with his balloon sculptures. You will never have been so seduced by balloons and such a colorful character!
Who is Marc-Ambulles?
Marc-André Gendron, his real name, is from Hull in the Outaouais region and studied visual art and sculpture at the Saint-Jean-Port-Joli school. But it was during his studies at Concordia University that he discovered balloon sculpture through a friend. From here, he deepened his knowledge in the subject by reading books and watching VHA tapes about it. These are the debut of the Marc-Ambulles character!
Marc-Ambulles is a creative and fun character for whom sculpting balloons is a game of shapes and colours. The key to his success at the resort? Passion, generosity, and self-sacrifice make Marc-Ambulles the public entertainer he is and who continues to be every summer at Tremblant. In addition to the balloon sculptures, it is a real spectacle that you will attend. Animations, grimaces, and imitations are part of his repertoire. Be patient, the wait is worth it and your children will come out with a smile with their face, guaranteed!
Marc-Ambulles in Short
For Marc-André Gendron, Marc-Ambulles represents:
- Over 30 years of his life, including 25 at Tremblant
- A sower of joy, harvester of happiness
- The one that links his sculpting background to public entertaining
- A character to transcend his craziness
For Marc-Ambulles, it is the smiles on the children’s faces that confirm to him that he is in the right place and that he is contributing in his own way to making the world a better place, one balloon at a time!
To know his schedule and not miss his next visit to the resort, visit our website. And to see (or see again) the Radio-Canada segment on Marc-Ambulles on the Tout Inclus show, it’s right here.
