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Carnaval de Québec

A winter festival featuring snow sculptures, parades, and ice canoe races, celebrated as one of the world's largest of its kind.

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Billed as one of the best winter festivals in the world, Carnaval de Québec is the exuberant 17-day festival that takes place every February. It should come as no surprise that locals have learned to love the cold, so expect countless parades, market stalls, ice sculptures, and street performers during the festivities. The Carnaval provides a unique glimpse into the civic identity and pride, with hundreds of fleur-de-lis flags proudly waving throughout the city. 

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