What does it actually feel like to live in space? Based on the Emmy Award-winning series Space Explorers: The ISS Experience, created with NASA and international space agencies, this immersive journey puts you inside the International Space Station. Visitors experience the journey through 3D 360° cinematic VR, filmed both inside and outside the ISS.
Co-created by the award-winning teams at Felix & Paul Studios and PHI Studio, and presented by VIBRANT Studios, the exhibition transforms the acclaimed VR series into a fully immersive, walk-through experience, built on years of unprecedented access to astronauts aboard the ISS.
Félix Lajeunesse, co-founder of Felix & Paul Studios, is clear about what drives the experience:
“Space Explorers: THE INFINITE was created to bring people as close as possible to the reality of space. It’s about sharing the wonder, vulnerability, and beauty of life beyond Earth in a way that feels deeply human.”
Eric Albert, CEO of Infinity Experiences, sees it as something even more radical – a fundamental shift in how we relate to space exploration:
“Audiences no longer only have to watch stories about human spaceflight. We can really make them feel like participants so they can experience an astronaut’s journey from within.”
Among the real astronauts featured is Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques offering a national connection to the global story of exploration and discovery.
I experienced Space Explorers: The Infinite first hand and am sharing everything that you need to know:
Space Explorers: The Infinite – The Details
Dates: Now – April 30th, 2026
Duration: Approximately 45 minutes to one hour
Price: Adults $36.90; Children $30.90
Ticket Link: Click
Location: Gygo Canada – 99 Rathburn Rd W, Mississauga, L5B 4C1
How to Get the Most Out of Space Explorers: The Infinite
- You will be wearing VR goggles for the entire experience. They are heavy and have to be snug. Don’t go out to a fancy dinner after – you will likely have some lines on your face
- You will be briefed before you enter the experience – pay attention – they explain the colour coding which is really easy to understand
- Ask questions before you go in, but just know, the friendly team is there to help along the way
- The surface is completely flat – there are no tripping hazards. You may worry going in, but I promise, you will not fall. If you feel unsteady, look down. I was fine the entire time, and I’m a klutz!
- Buy your tickets in advance to secure the date and time that you want. It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays – keep that in mind
The Experience
You start out in a room with posters of different astronauts that have made it into the space station. At the end, there is a set of doors that are somewhat similar to what you would probably see if you were about to board the rocket to the ISS. You enter and see a movie and light show that simulates take off. Then, the next set of double doors opens and your mission begins with getting your VR goggles.
Once you get fitted, you are ready to explore. From there, it’s a choose your own adventure. You can walk wherever you want (watch out for the red digital lines, they tell you that you are a barrier and to walk away) and at various points, you can “touch” a digital, illuminated ball that takes you into an information portal that shares a short film about life on the ISS. Some are about just basic living – food and grooming. Others are about working on the ISS whether through experiments or space walks.
As you walk around, you are immersed in an adventure. You understand the scale of the ISS and can “see” what they see from the interior to the Earth from thousands of kilometers away. Once you finish, you will be virtually directed to a chair and enjoy a ten minute virtual spacewalk. This is a movie that was filmed by cameras mounted on the ISS robotic arm and it adds to the overall, awe-inspiring experience. I must have said wow at least 20 times just in that ten minutes alone.
Once you take the weighty VR goggles off, and see the size of the room, you will be amazed that you experienced the entire ISS in what doesn’t appear to be the largest space. You will also see what you looked like walking around the room. Hold the laughter please.
Final Thoughts
Is the experience life-changing? Probably not. It is, however, one of the most unique virtual experiences out there. I was awed by the whole production. It wasn’t just immersive – it was approachably educational. You will walk away inspired by the astronauts who are spending hundreds of days in the final frontier. The best part – you can go multiple times and have a different experience every time you are there. It is perfect for families, space enthusiasts, and people who are looking for a different type of experience than the same old, same old.
