Québec Winter Carnival

Poll

This is Quebec's Winter Carnival. The inhabitants of New France, now Quebec, had a rowdy tradition of getting together just before Lent to eat, drink, and be merry.

Today, the Quebec Winter Carnival is the biggest winter carnival in the world and is celebrated annually at the end of January until mid-February. No sense in fighting the cold – embrace and celebrate it.Would you like to go? 

• Looks cool, I'm in!

• Too cold for me, thanks.

Multiple Choice

Where is Quebec?

• In eastern Canada, north of New Hampshire and Maine

• In western Canada, north of Washington.

• In western Europe, near France.

• In the south of Europe, near Italy.

​Quebec Winter Carnival

- try snow taffy

​- take a pic with Bonhomme

- Ice sculpting

​- Snow building/carving

​- Sledding/tubing/downhill bowling

​- Parades

​- Fireworks

​- Carnival Games (winter themed)

The official mascot of the festival.

Everyone wants to get a picture with him!

"Bonhomme Carnaval"

Poll

Which festival food do you most want to try?

• Beaver tail

• Maple taffy

• Maple syrup pie

• Poutine

• Smores Hot chocolate cone

Multiple Choice

The main ingredients for Poutine are:

• French fries, soft cheese, and cranberry sauce.

• baked potatoes, sour cream, and gravy.

• boiled potatoes, soft cheese and ranch dressing.

• French fries, soft cheese and gravy.

Multiple Choice

A thick piece of deep-fried dough covered with a variety of toppings, e.g. cinnamon and sugar, chocolate etc., is called a(n) ...

• duck tail.

• loon tail.

• otter tail

• beaver tail.

Multiple Choice

Comment s'appelle la mascotte du Carnaval?

What is the carnival mascot's name?

• Quebec

• Un bonhomme de neige

• Bonhomme Carnaval

• Bonhomme Quebec

Multiple Choice

Qu'est-ce que c'est?

What is this?

• le Bonnehomme Carnaval

• la course en canot

• la ceinture fléchée

• un bonhomme de neige

(arrow sash)

This is a special woven sash that dates back to at least the 17th century. During the Quebec Carnaval, everyone is wearing one - and it must be tied a certain way.

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​Ceinture Fléchée