Québec Winter Carnival - Overview: Every year, beginning on the last weekend of January and continuing for the the next two weeks (17 days in total), Quebec City is alive with sub-zero merri-making. The world's largest winter carnival, the Québec Winter Carnival, has been a highlight on the Quebec event calendar since 1894 and been giving Quebeckers and thousands of visitors a reason to celebrate during the cold, snowy winters.
Quebec Winter Carnival website
Pictures of the Quebec Winter Carnival
Quebec Winter Carnival website
Pictures of the Quebec Winter Carnival
History: The habitants of New France, now Quebec, had a rowdy tradition of getting together just before Lent to eat, drink and be merry.
Today, the Québec Winter Carnival is the biggest winter carnival in the world and is celebrated annually at the end of January until mid-February. Think Mardi Gras in winter and you have an idea of how big a deal the Quebec Winter Carnival is. No sense in fighting the cold -- embrace and celebrate it.
Today, the Québec Winter Carnival is the biggest winter carnival in the world and is celebrated annually at the end of January until mid-February. Think Mardi Gras in winter and you have an idea of how big a deal the Quebec Winter Carnival is. No sense in fighting the cold -- embrace and celebrate it.
Location: The Québec Winter Carnival takes place at various locations in Old Quebec.
See a PDF map of the Quebec Winter Carnival.
Most every Carnival event is outdoors, so be sure to pack and dress appropriately. You can always take layers off, but if you or your kids are not warm enough, it can ruin the day.
See a PDF map of the Quebec Winter Carnival.
Most every Carnival event is outdoors, so be sure to pack and dress appropriately. You can always take layers off, but if you or your kids are not warm enough, it can ruin the day.
When: The 2008 Quebec Winter Carnival takes place February 1st to 17th (2008 is also the 400th anniversary of the founding of Québec City)
Future Carnivals:
2009: January 30th to February 15th
2010: January 29th to February 14th
Future Carnivals:
2009: January 30th to February 15th
2010: January 29th to February 14th
HIGHLIGHTS: In 2008, the theme will be celebration of Quebec City's 400th anniversary.
The snow bath, night parades, slide runs, giant table-soccer game, concerts, snow sculptures, sleigh or dogsled rides, Ice Tower and skating are among the many activities offered during this year's Carnival.
The snow bath, night parades, slide runs, giant table-soccer game, concerts, snow sculptures, sleigh or dogsled rides, Ice Tower and skating are among the many activities offered during this year's Carnival.
Where to Stay: Find accommodation and book it online.
Plenty package deals are available during Carnival starting from as low as Cdn$69 per night, including breakfast.
Plenty package deals are available during Carnival starting from as low as Cdn$69 per night, including breakfast.
