Carnaval
de Quebec brings a true "joie de vivre" - joy of life - to Quebec City during the cold winter months. Carnaval (as it is referred
to in French) takes place annually from late January to early February and continues
for 17 days. More than 300 activities and events occur around Quebec City during
Carnaval that are sure to be enjoyable for everyone. The locations of the activities
and events are called Bonhommries. Carnaval de Quebec is the world's
largest "snow-oriented" winter carnival, as well as the third largest annual
carnival in the world, falling only behind Rio de Janeiro and New
Orleans. (continue...)
Québec City is the heart of French Canada, the centre of French-Canadian awareness. Nowhere else in North America is the appearance and atmosphere of an old-world city so complete. (continue...)
