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May 3 to Oct 31
On July 3, 2008, Quebec City celebrates its 400th anniversary, making it one of the oldest cities in North America. A plethora of festivities and celebrations will occur throughout the year beginning with a massive New Years party that will include a musical, theatrical and acrobatic extravaganza. A grand birthday bash will be held from July 3 to 6 and the party will eventually come to a close in October with a finale celebration of French culture.
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 1 418 648-2008
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2008 World Hockey Finals
May 3 to 18
From May 1 to 18, 2008, Quebec City and Halifax will share hosting duties for the 2008 World Hockey Finals. The Gold Medal game will be held in Quebec City, which will also be in the midst of its 400th Anniversary celebrations. The event also coincides with the International Ice Hockey Federation's centennial anniversary.
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May 3 to Oct 31
From May until October 2008, the Old Port in Quebec City will be the home of Espace 400, the heart of celebrations for the city's 400th anniversary. The area will feature a thematic pavilion with exhibitions and specialty food concessions, an artists' garden, a covered outdoor theatre, discovery tours of the region, an open-air multimedia show and much more.
- Espace 400 Address: Bassin Louise Marina, Old Port of Quebec Quebec City QC
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1 418 648-2008
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May 14 to 31
Carrefour International de Theatre is a French-language festival that presents a variety of plays from Canada as well as Latvia, France, Switzerland, Belgium and the rest of Europe.
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1 418 692-3131
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Jun 15 to 22
From June 15 to 22, 2008, the 49th International Eucharistic Congress will be held in Quebec City, coinciding with the city's 400th Anniversary celebrations. The congress, whose theme will be "The Eucharist, gift of God for the life of the world", will consist of a number of public events including a closing mass.
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1 418 688-1211 Extn: 201
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Jul 3 to 13
This is the largest francophone cultural festival in North America. A wide range of performing arts events are held on the streets and squares of Old Québec.
Address: 580 Grande-Allée Est, bureau 150 Québec City
1 418 523-4540
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Jul 19 to Aug 6
Les Grands Feux Loto-Quebec (Loto-Quebec International Fireworks Competition) takes place at Montmorency Falls Park, which is located 10 minutes from downtown Quebec City. Six countries compete as spectacular displays, which are set to music, are set off with an 83 m (272 ft) waterfall as the backdrop.
Address: Montmorency Falls Park: Autoroute 40 East at Intersection with Route 360 (avenue Royale) Quebec City QC
Send an Email 1 418 523-3389
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Les Fetes de la Nouvelle-France SAQ sees actors in costumes taking over Old Quebec City to reenact the look and life of a French colony in the 17th and 18th century. The festival, which brings in 400,000 visitors, offers a variety of fun and educational activities.
Address: Old Quebec City Quebec City QC
Send an Email 1 418 694-9481
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Aug 10 to 21
Taking place from August 10 to 21, 2008, the 4th World Youth Congress brings 600 young people from across the globe to Quebec City, which will also be celebrating its 400th Anniversary. Youth are invited to come up with innovative development projects to help their communities and those chosen to participate send a representative to the conference in Quebec City.
Address: Various Locations Quebec City QC
Send an Email 1 418 529-2562
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Presented by the people that run ExpoCite, this 12-day event celebrates the end of summer and draws crowds of up to 350,000. Visitors can check out virtual games in the Science Building and learn about the history and cuisine of different cultures in the International Building. Other activities include an international sandcastle building competition, a midway, two outdoor entertainment stages, traditional art exhibits and more.
- ExpoCite Address: 250, boulevard Wilfrid-Hamel Quebec City QC Canada G1L 5A7
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1 418 691-7110
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Aug 24
Marathon des deux Rives SSQ (SSQ Quebec City Marathon) takes place over a few days each summer with activities including sport and fitness expos and a special dinner. Events include a full marathon, a half-marathon, a 10 km (6 mi) race, a team rally and a mini-marathon.
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1 418 694-4442
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Oct 1 to 31
The closing ceremonies for Quebec City's 400th Anniversary party coincide with the 12th Summit of French-Speaking countries and, as such, activities will celebrate the city's role in brining French culture to North America as well as highlight the cultural diversity of the French-speaking world.
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1 418 648-2008
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Considered the largest winter carnival in the world, this festival features a snowman mascot, ice castle, snow-bath, canoe race, dog sled race and more. There are also various participatory sporting events and winter-related activities throughout Québec City.
Address: Various Locations Quebec City ON
1 418 626-3716
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