Discover The Quebec Winter Carnival
In this video discover the Quebec Winter Carnival. From one winter to the next, the Carnival enriched its activity program such as winter sports, snow sculptures, and activities based on the traditional Québec lifestyle, such as canoe races and dogsled races.
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Discover The Quebec Winter Carnival
Today, the celebrations typically last for 17 days between late January and mid-February, and include roughly one million visitors every year.
The official spokesperson and guest-of-honor of the celebrations is Bonhomme Carnaval. This rotund snowman wears a red knitted hat, black buttons and, most importantly, the ceinture fléchée. The ceinture fléchée, or literally the arrowhead sash, is a piece of traditional Québécois clothing. This sash is also worn by visitors to Carnaval, as a folkloric symbol of native Indians from previous centuries.
There are various activities and sights to see during Carnaval. For example, snow sculptures are a fixture of the winter event. The great outdoors serves as a museum for the International snow sculpture event.
Along with snow sculptures, each year an exquisite ice palace is constructed. This palace is at the core of many of the carnival activities. For example, the opening and closing night shows are centered around this icy wonder.
Outdoor dance parties are a standard activity at Carnaval. Taking place at the Ice Palace Friday and Saturday nights, guests dance underneath the stars wearing their snowsuits.
Don’t miss the night time parades, full of excitement and energy.
Canoe races take place on the frozen Saint Lawrence River. And not for the faint of heart is the icy snow bath.
With all these activities, the Québec City Winter Carnival is an ideal place to say goodbye to the winter blues.
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