Quebec City, Quebec Events Calendar
January
Carnaval de Quebec Mr. Christie
Late January ? mid February
290, rue Joly
Quebec QC G1L 1N8
418-626-3716
The Quebec Winter Carnival is a great winter celebration for the entire family.
It is a gathering of art, culture, sports and entertainment in an event that
people from around the world are invited to share.
February
Antique Snowmobile Festival
Early February
Centre-ville de Saint-Raymond
418-337-4049
Call for additional information
Winter Carnival ? Le Carnaval de Quebec
Late January ? mid February
290, rue Joly
Quebec QC G1L 1N8
418-626-3716
The largest singular event on the city's social calendar is the Winter Carnival,
reputedly the biggest annual event of its kind in the world and one of the
reasons why Qu?bec City gets as jammed with people in the middle of winter as
it does in summer. The carnival features parades, ice sculptures, dances, a snow
slide that sets up on Terrasse Dufferin, and the vigorous downing of locally
brewed beers such as St. Ambroise and Bor?ale. The master of ceremonies
since the festival began in 1954 has been a character called Bonhomme, who
allegedly snowshoes in from a place called Knulandis and appears around
town dressed only in a red hat and a jolly grin.
March
Papillons en fete
Mid February ? mid April
6029, boulevard Hamel, L'Ancienne-Lorette
418-872-9705
Exotic butterfly sanctuary
June
Air Nova Horse Show
Held over 4 days in late June
St-Jean-Baptiste
418-647-1300 (2248)
Admission free to most events
For four days in late June the Plains of Abraham are transformed into a giant
equestrian circuit. This is a premiere stop on the World Cup, attracting
well-known horses and riders from around the world; everything from pony rides
for the kids to riding accessories and polo demonstrations are offered. Past
events have also included an equestrian circus, dog show, miniature horse
exhibitions and art exhibits. A moderately priced Show Button offers
complete access to all events.
July
10 days in mid-July.
Festival d'Et? International (Quebec International Summer Festival)
10 days in mid-July
418-532-4540
514-284-2860
The largest cultural event in the French-speaking world, this festival has
attracted artists from Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America since it began in
1967. There are more than 250 events showcasing theater, music, and dance, with
600 performers from 20 countries. One million people come to watch and listen.
Jazz and folk combos perform free in an open-air theater next to City Hall;
visiting dance and folklore troupes put on shows; and concerts, theatrical
productions, and related events fill the days and evenings.
Les Grands Feux Loto-Quebec
End of July ? mid August
Montmorency Falls Park
418- 692-3736
There could hardly be a more spectacular venue for international competitive
fireworks displays than Montmorency Falls Park, just outside of Quebec City.
Illuminating the night sky and the falls themselves, teams from around the world
compete over three weeks for the coveted Solstice Loto-Qubec award; traditional
favourites include Italy, Spain and South Africa's Pyro Spectacular. Regular
admission to the park is free (parking is CAD7), and spectators can set up camp
anywhere on the grounds.
August
Expo Quebec
Mid ? late August
Centre de Foires, Expocit?.
250 boul. Wilfrid-Hamel.
418-691-7110
Relive childhood memories at Expo Qu?bec, the biggest fairground in eastern
Canada which offers a wide variety of exciting activities!
SAQ New France Festival
Early August
Old Quebec
5, rue du Cul-de-Sac, C.P. 128, succ. B
Quebec, Quebec
Canada G1K 7A1
418-694-3311
Festivities feature the history and heritage of New France and encourage
visitors to join in the fun. The 5-day event is held in the heart of Old Quebec.
October
The Quebec City Festival of Sacred Music
Late October ? early November
Eglise Saint-Roch.
590, rue Saint-Joseph Est.
418-525-9777
From Gospel music to Gregorian chants, from Corsican polyphony to Celtic sounds,
the Festival features music inspired by the world?s many spiritual traditions,
both ancient and contemporary, performed by artists of international fame.
Through their art, they give expression to sacred music?s power to create a
sense of both peace and exaltation.
December
Nokia Snowboard FIS World Cup
Mid December
Station Touristique Stoneham
1420 avenue du Hibou
418-827-1122
Some of the best riders of the World compete in the Halfpipe, Big Air, Parallel
Giant Slalom, and Parallel Slalom disciplines.
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