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Jul 24 to Aug 06 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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Jul 24 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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Aug 05 to Aug 10 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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Sep 11 to Sep 13 Envol et Macadam is an alternative music festival that brings in bands from across Canada as well as from countries that have a historical link with Quebec, such as England, the United States and France. Hip hop, alternative, rock, punk, metal, Francophone and electronic music are all represented and past bands have included the Sam Roberts Band, The Stills and Dinosaur Jr.
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1 418 522-1611
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TBA 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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TBA 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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TBA 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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