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Red Bull Crashed Ice
Saturday January 26th, 2008 - 19 h 00
Red Bull Crashed Ice is back. A combination of downhill skiing, hockey and boardercross, Red Bull Crashed Ice will return to the historic district of Old Quebec. Last year, over 75,000 screaming fans lined the cobblestone streets as they watched 100 participants soar down the 500m ice-track.
The one-of-a-kind 535m (with 56m vertical) urban ice track will wind and dive its way through the city's stunning landscape. The competitors will have to navigate the course's massive vertical drops, razor-sharp turns, jumps and steps, all while doing speeds of up to 50 km/hr.
The race will start under the imposing gaze of the Château Frontenac and overlooking the rushing currents of the Saint Lawrence River.
Once the ice has been cracked and the winner has been crowned, Three Days Grace will continue to raise the temperature and keep the crowd going as they are set to rock the stage at Parc de la Francophonie (Pigeonnier - behind Parliament Building) at 22 h 30 and close out the third instalment of Red Bull Crashed Ice. The concert is free to the public.
Vieux-Québec
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3e Salon Chalets & Maisons de Campagne de Québec
Thursday January 31st to Sunday February 3rd, 2008
The Quebec Cottage and Country Homes Show is an event targeting the secondary home market, an exploding tendency in Quebec due in part to the increasing number of Baby-Boomers. Presented for the third consecutive year, this specialized exhibition will regroup: building contractors, renovators, professionals, artisans and innovators in the field of high level vacationing.
January 31 : 12 h to 21 h / February 1 and 2 : 10 h to 21 h
February 3 : 10 h to 17 h
Info : 1 866-682-9890
Centre des congrès de Québec
1000, boulevard René-Lévesque Est / 10-12$ (-12 years old -free)
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Carnaval de Québec
February 1st to 17th, 2008
The Quebec Winter Carnival offers a multitude of sporting, artistic and cultural activities during 17 consecutive days, allowing grown-ups and children alike to re-discover the marvels of winter, or to experience them for the first time. The Carnival's main attractions are located in the heart of the ancestral architecture of Quebec City.
Friday February 1st, 2008 - 19h00
Opening Night Show
Place D'Youville skating rink will be transformed into a gigantic, open-air dance floor. A Music Show will open the 54th edition of the Winter Carnival.
From Friday February 1st
International Snow Sculpture Event
The plains of Abraham are transformed into a giant outdoor museum where sculptors from around the world come to give life to blocks of snow.
Saturday February 2nd, 2008 - 13h00
Grande Virée / Dogsled Racing
The starting gate is at the Fairmont Château Frontenac. The race then continues along Saint-Louis street, Grande Allée, the plains of Abraham and returns to the starting point. More than thirty teams are expected to participate in this race that runs for six kilometres.
Saturday February 9th 2008 - 10h00
Soapbox Derby
Originality is the keynote. It is held in the côte de la Fabrique, in old Quebec. Security is a very important aspect in this event. Every soapbox must go through a technical inspection before the race.
Saturday February 9th 2008 - 19h00
Night Parade - Lower Town
For the occasion, the Carnival will completely revamp its famous Night Parade with extravagant new allegoric floats and over a thousand participants to amaze the whole family! The winter celebration takes to the street and will amaze close to 100 000 spectators and 400 000 television viewers.
Sunday February 10th, 2008 - 13h30
Canoe Race
The canoe race, a legendary competition, has been held since the first edition of the Carnival. Each year, several courageous teams confront one another during a tumultuous ride along the St. Lawrence River between Quebec City and Lévis.
Saturday February 16th 2008 - 19h00
Night Parade - Upper Town
For the occasion, the Carnival will completely revamp its famous Night Parade with extravagant new allegoric floats and over a thousand participants to amaze the whole family! The winter celebration takes to the street and will amaze close to 100 000 spectators and 400 000 television viewers.
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February 14th to 24th, 2008
49th Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament 2008
The most important minor hockey tournament in the world , grouping young hockey players (11 and 12 years old). About 2300 young hockey players from 16 countries come to Quebec to participate in the "World Championships of Pee-Wee Hockey".
Colisée de Québec Tel.: 418 524-3311
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February 17th to 21st, 2008
La Bourse RIDEAU
For over 1000 professionals in the performing arts industry, the Bourse RIDEAU is the must-attend event of the year in Quebec.
One of the most important international gatherings on the French arts scene today, the Bourse RIDEAU is also a remarkable window on the performing arts and a unique meeting place for presenters..
Centre des Congrès and other stages
info : 514 598-8024
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February 21st to February 24th, 2008
Pentathlon des neiges de Québec
From the Mini-pentathlon des neiges for the little ones, to the Pentathlon for students, to the challenge for the elders, the event is accessible to all.
Individually or in relay in a team, the participants complete 5 sportive disciplines: bicycling, running, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and ice-skating. A unique event in an historical urban park "Plaines d'Abraham" with its spectacular new skating rink overlooking the St-Lawrence River!
Pentathlon des neiges de Québec - Tel.: 418 955-5688
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February 26th to March 1st 2008
National Winter Games Quebec 2008
The 2008 SOC Winter Games will take place during a full week and will include competitions in the following winter sports: curling, snowshoeing, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, floor hockey, figure skating, and speed skating.
Special Olympics Canada's National Winter Games will provide an opportunity to select the athletes that will represent Canada at the next Special Olympics World Winter Games in 2009.
Olympiques spéciaux Québec -Tel.: 418 622-0502 / 1 888 622-0502
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