Fun Facts
What is Carnaval's Mascot?
Bonhomme!
What did Carnaval originally celebrate?
Mid-Winter.
What are the winter statues made of?
Ice
What does "Bonhomme" mean?
"Good man" or "Man of Snow"
What is the most popular sport in Carnaval de Quebec?
Snow Bathing! Quite literally jumping into snow and freezing water in swimsuits!
How long does Carnaval de Quebec last?
2 Weeks
When did Carnaval originate?
Somewhere around the 1890s.
How do people make maple taffy?
By putting maple syrup-covered sticks on clean snow.
Which French word means "snow"?
A. glace, B. neuf, C. neige, D. neigee
C. neige
What breed of dog is used for dog sledding?
Mainly Huskies and Malamutes.
How many people does Carnaval attract each year?
Over 1 million people.
What was the first, and most well-known, building in Carnaval?
Bonhomme's ice palace.
What famous sweet treat is named after an animal?
Beaver Tails!
What is "ice" in French?
Glace.
How tall is the descent down the Urban Slide Tube Ride?
500 feet down an icy slide.
What does Carnaval hold a Guinness World Record for?
Largest snowball fight.
What does white represent on Bonhomme's belt?
Connection to the earth and nature.
How do people sleep warmly in ice hotels?
In thermal sleeping bags!
What do people mean when they say "Chateau"?
A large house or castle.
What is the most well-known sport in Carnaval?
Ice canoe races.
Which colour is traditional to wear at Carnaval?
Red.
What did people use Bonhomme's belt/sash for?
Keeping their waists warm under their coats in winter.
BONUS 100 points if you also said it was a status symbol.
What time is the Carnaval Parade held?
Late at night, when fireworks and sparklers can shine their brightest!
What does "hiver" translate to in English?
Winter.
Which river is the Ice canoe race held?
St. Lawrence River.