Quebec+Winter+Carnival

Quebec is considered the Europe of the North West. Although it is the region in Canada most similar to France, its location makes it unlike any other. The Quebecois are intensely proud of their heritage and history and choose to celebrate it on many occasions, one of which being the Winter Carnival. The Winter Carnival was first celebrated in 1894. Of all the worldly carnivals, Quebec’s rates third. Bonhomme, the symbol of the carnival, is a large snowman like figure with arms, legs, a large grin, and red hat. This carnival attracts humans from across the world for its beauty, festivities, entertainment, and more. Some of these aforementioned activities include events called Babyfoot, Bonhomme’s Bal, Bonhomme’s Brunch, Canine Agility Race, Canoe Race, Derby, Downhill Skiing, Happy Trails, Ice Palace, Ice Tower, International Snow Sculpture Show, Metro Marquee, Night Parade, Opening Ceremony, Painting Symposium, Slippery Shoes, Snow Bath, Soapbox Derby, Surboom, Tradition Market. Not all activities are annual, but because Quebec is considered the snow capital, the snow sculptures, Ice Castles, are some of each year’s biggest attractions. For fifty-one years now, the Quebec Winter Carnival has served as an authentic cultural experience, and will remain one for years to come.

-Megan O.



For more information, visit http://www.carnaval.qc.ca/en/index.asp