Quebec culture
This iconic Quebecois dish consists of french fries topped with cheese curds and gravy.
Poutine
This is the traditional mascot of Carnival de Quebec.
What is Bonhomme Carnaval?
This popular winter sport involves sliding down a snowy hill on a sled.
What is sledding (la glissade)?
Where are the activites hosted?
The official language of Quebec is this.
What is French!
The first Carnival de Quebec was held in this year.
What is 1894?
This frozen treat made from maple syrup is a favorite during Quebec winters.
What are maple taffy (la tire d'érable)?
How many activites do the GDHS carnival run?
12
This traditional Quebecois folk dance involves intricate footwork and is often performed during festivals like Carnival de Quebec.
What is jig (la gigue)
This massive ice palace is constructed every year for the carnival.
What is the Ice Palace (Palais de glace)?
In Quebec, this activity involves strapping on snowshoes and hiking through snowy forests.
What is snowshoeing (la raquette)?
Which event was hardest to set up?
Bonhomme Bean Bag Throw
Quebec City, where Carnival de Quebec takes place, is located along this major river.
What is the St. Lawrence River (le fleuve Saint-Laurent)?
One of the highlights of Carnival de Quebec is the night parade featuring these illuminated structures.
What are ice sculptures?
This thrilling winter sport involves speeding down a track of ice while lying face-first on a small sled.
What is luge (la luge)?
How many public school students total are coming to GDHS for carnival (within 20 people for correct answer)
264!
This famous Quebecois singer-songwriter is known for hits like "Hallelujah" and "Suzanne".
Who is Leonard Cohen?
This outdoor sporting event, similar to curling, is popular during Carnival de Quebec.
What is ice canoeing (canot à glace)?
This traditional Inuit method of transportation involves using a long wooden stick to propel oneself across the snow.
What is dog sledding (la traîneau à chiens)?
Who is Bonhomme?
A snowman