Canada Events and Festivals

2/01/2009 - 2/28/2009Quebec Winter Carnival

Since the middle of the last century the Quebec Carnival has been one of the largest and most popular winter celebrations in the world, attended by nearly a million people every year. An international snow sculpture event, a free introduction to alpine skiing for children, provincial dogsled racing through the streets of Old Quebec and a canoe race on the St Lawrence River are among the many attractions. The Carnival aims to achieve a balance between tradition and modernity, national heritage and fun. A highly diverse programme runs for 17 consecutive days and its activities reach a vast clientele. Opening ceremonies, a Chinese martial arts demonstration, a Calgary flapjack breakfast, music concerts, grand balls and painting seminars are just a few examples of the entertainment and attractions on offer. The event has a long history with the first large winter Carnival in Quebec taking place back in 1894