Quebec Winter CarnivalThe world's largest winter carnival was first held in 1894, when
French colonists started holding a rowdy get-together before Lent
to eat, drink and be merry. Today it has snowballed into Qu?©bec
City's most important tourist and local event, packed full of
activities and entertainment, most based on Quebecois lifestyle.
Events range from a snowshoe challenge to a double-harness derby,
sleigh rides, snow sculpturing, and night parades, not to mention a
host of entertainment performances, trea
Event Date: 27 January to 12 February 2012
Venue: Various, centred on the Place desjardins
Website: www.carnaval.qc.ca |
