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\"Carnivale<\/p>\n

Are you planning a family adventure to Qu\u00e9bec’s Winter Carnival? Here are a few tips to help you enjoy the world’s largest and most famous\u00a0winter festival: Le Carnaval D’hiver de Quebec<\/a>!<\/p>\n

First, Some History:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Keeping warm and happy in the winter months was vital in the icy-cold colonies of New France. The first official winter festival was held in Quebec in 1894, but the celebration you know today was first held in 1955.<\/p>\n

Since then, Quebec’s Winter Carnival has been growing and growing…but always under the watchful eyes and welcoming arms of its jolly ambassador, Le Bonhomme<\/a>, who wears the traditional French red hat and arrowhead sash. These days,\u00a0Le Bonhomme is so well- known, he even has his own Linkedin profile<\/a>. What a guy!<\/p>\n

\"Le

Le Bonhomme\/ Photo: Carnaval de Quebec Facebook<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Where to Stay:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You can easily soak in the spirit of Carnaval over a long weekend. There are direct flights to Quebec city from most cities in Canada, and many \u00a0Qu\u00e9bec City hotels have deals geared specifically toward families.<\/ins><\/p>\n

The\u00a0Hotel Concorde<\/a>, with its\u00a0extremely cool revolving restaurant,\u00a0offers\u00a0packages from\u00a0$169 per night, while the Hotel Ambassadeur<\/a>\u00a0has packages starting at $79 per person, per night. For a taste of luxury, \u00a0stay at the Hotel Chateau Laurier<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What to Do:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Five Zones of the Carnival all offer various activities, most of which are accessed with an “effigy<\/a>” – or pass, that festival-goers attach to their person. At the Loto \u00a0Qu\u00e9bec Zone<\/a>\u00a0is the magnificent Ice Palace. A great place for kids is the\u00a0Bonhomme’s World Site<\/a>, which offers family games like Giant Fooseball, the Uniprix Ice Slide and even a petting zoo. For a relaxing afternoon, stroll for free through the giant ice sculptures at the Cominar Site<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Our\u00a0top pick for family fun? Giant Bowling\u00a0at Grand Allee<\/a>. Think enormous\u00a0Zorb balls <\/a>rolling toward impossibly large, red bowling pins.<\/p>\n

What to Eat and Drink:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

On the street, taste maple syrup taffy, beaver tails and other delicious snacks. Or,\u00a0savour the delicate flavours of Quebec cuisine in one of the many restaurant or bistros in La Ville de \u00a0Qu\u00e9bec<\/a>. The traditional\u00a0Resto La Buche<\/a> has a great kids menu. (Just remember that p\u00e2t\u00e9 chinois\u00a0is Shepherd’s Pie, not “Chinese pie”!) \u00a0And who can resist the fun of dipping bread in melted cheese at\u00a01001 Fondues<\/a>?<\/p>\n

The official drink of Carnaval is Caribou, named for when the indigenous people\u00a0saw the French drinking a red liquid that looked like Caribou blood. At Carnaval, bars around the festival area serve Caribou to keep revellers warm. To get you in the mood for Carnaval, \u00a0here’s a warm Caribou recipe, from Canadian celebrity chef, Ricardo<\/a> (although some sources, like this youtube recipe<\/a>\u00a0ditch the vodka and include maple syrup). Mix\u00a0it up in your own special way, and enjoy!<\/p>\n

Caribou<\/strong><\/p>\n

2 tablespoons (30 ml) brandy<\/em>
\n 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vodka<\/em>
\n 1\/3 cup (75 ml) port wine<\/em>
\n 1\/3 cup (75 ml) dry sherry<\/em><\/p>\n

Mix and heat gently in a saucepan, serve in small glasses.\u00a0Sant\u00e9!<\/p>\n

\"Quebec<\/a><\/p>\n

To visit Quebec, call\u00a01 877-BONJOUR!<\/p>\n

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