Celebrate Winter
 
Quebec’s winter festivals and carnivals are a great source of joy

Celebrate Winter

The generous snow and exceptional beauty of the winter landscape have inspired Quebec to create events at which frigid temperatures are no match for the people’s warm-heartedness. Join in the festivities and see the season from a new perspective thanks to activities for the whole family and lots of opportunities to celebrate. Bundle up and jump into the snow!

9 Winter Festivals and Carnivals

Québec Winter Carnival in Association with Loto-Québec

Québec Winter Carnival in Association with Loto-Québec

From January 25 to February 11, 2024

The Québec Winter Carnival, presented in collaboration with Loto-Québec. The great winter festival invites Carnival-goers for its 70th in 2024. The Carnival [ read more ... ]

Festival de pêche aux petits poissons des chenaux

Festival de pêche aux petits poissons des chenaux

From February 3 to 18, 2024 (Saturdays and Sundays)

A typical Quebec tradition, tomcod fishing or "pêche aux petits poissons des chenaux" is unique in the world. As soon as weather permits, a veritable village [ read more ... ]

Festival Saguenay en neige

Festival Saguenay en neige

From February 1 to 11, 2024

Saguenay en Neige is positioned as one of the biggest winter festivals in Quebec. It is an example of success in the field of snow sculpture as well as [ read more ... ]

Winterlude (Snowflake Kingdom)

Winterlude (Snowflake Kingdom)

From February 2 to 19, 2024

Have fun at the Snowflake Kingdom, now located in the northern section of Jacques-Cartier Park in Gatineau. It's a true winter playground, where a host [ read more ... ]

Festival Feu et Glace

Festival Feu et Glace

February 3, 4, 10 and 11, 2024

With its flurry of fun, the Festival Feu et Glace returns for a 21th edition! Repentigny then becomes the host of the largest winter gathering in the Lanaudière [ read more ... ]

Les Hivernades de Saguenay

Les Hivernades de Saguenay

2024 dates to be announced (February-March)

A winter festival taking place during spring break at various locations around Chicoutimi. This festival is ideal for anyone looking to enjoy the outdoors [ read more ... ]