4-Day Quebec City Winter Carnival Experience!!

Two people in snowman costumes with red hats and sashes pose outdoors, holding a banner for the 4-DAY QUEBEC CITY WINTER CARNIVAL EXPERIENCE. Snow sculptures and scenic buildings enhance the festive winter backdrop.
Bonhomme Carnaval

4-DAY WINTER CARNIVAL EXPERIENCE !

Bonhomme’s Domain • Night Parades • Ice Canoe Races • Snow Slides

Ice Palace

DAY 1: ARRIVAL & CARNIVAL WELCOME

2:00 PM: Check-in at Your Hotel
• Get your official Carnival effigy (access pass) • Winter gear rental suggestions

3:30 PM: Ice Palace & Carnival Grounds
Bonhomme’s Ice Palace tour
Giant Snow Slides (Place des Festivals)
Caribou tasting (traditional hot drink) MAP

6:30 PM: Dinner at Chez Boulay
1110 Rue Saint-Jean • Nordic-inspired Québecois • Reservations

8:00 PM: Opening Night Parade
Route along Grande Allée • Floats, music, and Bonhomme • Dress warmly!

Tobogganing

DAY 2: CARNIVAL THRILLS

9:00 AM: Breakfast at Café du Monde
84 Rue Dalhousie • Waterfront views • Hearty winter breakfast

10:30 AM: Tobogganing on Dufferin Terrace
Historic 1884 wooden slide • Speeds up to 70km/h

12:30 PM: Lunch at Le Lapin Sauté
52 Rue du Petit Champlain • Cozy rabbit specialties • Fireplace seating

2:00 PM: Afternoon Choices
Ice Canoe Races viewing
Snow Bath (traditional challenge)
Dog Sledding (Plains of Abraham)
DETAILS

7:00 PM: Dinner at Entrecôte Saint-Jean
1080 Rue Saint-Jean • Classic steak-frites • Reservations

Ice Canoe Race

DAY 3: ICE SPORTS & CULTURE

9:30 AM: Ice Canoe Races
Watch teams navigate frozen St. Lawrence River

12:00 PM: Lunch at Le Chic Shack
15 Rue Fort • Gourmet burgers with local ingredients

2:00 PM: Afternoon Activities
Ice Sculpture Workshops
Skating at Palais Moncalm
Winter Spa Experience

6:00 PM: Dinner at Légende
255 Rue Saint-Paul • Modern Québec cuisine

8:00 PM: Grand Night Parade
Largest parade of the Carnival • Fireworks finale

Skating at Palais Moncalm

DAY 4: DEPARTURE DAY

8:30 AM: Breakfast at Hotel
Late check-out available until 11am • Luggage storage

9:30 AM: Final Carnival Exploration
Ferry ride to Lévis for skyline views
Last-minute souvenir shopping
Return via funicular ($5 per person)

12:00 PM: Farewell Lunch at Le Petit Château
3 Rue des Carrières • Swiss fondue or crêpes • Reservations

3:00 PM: Departure
Shuttle service to airport available from most hotels

CARNIVAL HOTEL OPTIONS

Château Frontenac

Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

★ 4.7 (611 rooms)

• Iconic landmark • Walking distance to events

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Auberge St-Antoine

Auberge Saint-Antoine

★ 4.8 (95 rooms)

• Relais & Châteaux • Riverside views

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Hôtel du Vieux-Québec

Hôtel du Vieux-Québec

★ 4.5 (45 rooms)

• Boutique charm • Near Petit Champlain

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Clarendon Hotel

Hôtel Clarendon

★ 4.2 (154 rooms)

• Historic 1870 building • Affordable luxury

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Palace Royale

Hôtel Palace Royal

★ 4.1 (232 rooms)

• Indoor waterpark • Spacious suites

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Château Laurier

Château Laurier Québec

★ 4.3 (276 rooms)

• Luxury spa • City views

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Winter Carnival typically runs late January through mid-February
Contact: bonjour@quebectrips.com | 617-744-4337

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