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Quebec Winter Carnival

February 5 to 14, 2027Dates confirmedDates checked October 4, 2026February 5 to 14, 2027
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Quebec Winter Carnival

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10 daysWhen
Feb 5–14Full dates
Quebec City, CanadaWhere it happens

The best time to attend Quebec Winter Carnival in 2027 is February 5 to 14, 2027. Timing status: Dates confirmed.

The world's largest winter carnival fills old Quebec with night parades, ice-canoe races across the frozen St. Lawrence, snow sculptures and Bonhomme, the snowman who reigns over it all.

Quebec Winter Carnival: Au Carnaval de Québec
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Quebec Winter Carnival

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Where to experience it

These are the spots that catch it best. Tap one to see what's worth a trip nearby.

Quebec Winter Carnival: Au Carnaval de Québec
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Quebec Winter Carnival

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Quebec Winter Carnival: Quebec city, Canada
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Quebec Winter Carnival

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Cosmic events during this window

Cosmic events that peak while this season is on, so one trip could catch both. Meteor showers show the moon, since a dark sky is what makes them.

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When is Quebec Winter Carnival 2027?

Quebec Winter Carnival 2027: February 5 to 14, 2027.