Cirque du Soleil got its start in the small town of Baie-Saint-Paul, near Québec City, in the early 1980s. Québec City served as a springboard for the circus troupe, which rapidly gained immense international popularity from 1987 onwards. Over the years, the circus has continued to present unique events in Québec City, including its show Les Chemins Invisibles, pictured here in 2012.