Bon homme
Who is Bonhomme?
The mascot of the Carnaval de Québec.
Une cabane à sucre
A sugar shack OR A cabane of sugar OR a sugar cabane
When did the first large Winter Carnaval take place?
1894
What does the Voyageur wear on his head? Answer in French.
Une tuque rouge
La tire
Maple Syrup Taffy
What does Bonhomme wear on his head? Answer in French.
Une tuque rouge.
Beaver Tails
Why does the Carnaval take place around January to February?
Because the winters in Québec are harsh and long, the people needed something to warm their hearts.
What does the Voyageur wear on his feet? Answer in French.
Les mocassins
Les glissades de neige
Snow Slides
What does Bonhomme wear on his hands? Answer in French.
Les mitaines blanches.
Les sculptures de neige
Snow Sculptures
When did the first Festival take place?
1970
What does the Voyageur wear around his waist? Answer in French.
Une ceinture fléchée
Lancer la hache
Axe Throwing
What does Bonhomme wear around his waist? Answer in French
Une ceinture fléchée
Les glissades de glace
Ice Slides
The Festival changed in 2005. How?
They moved to Fort Gibraltar.
What does the Voyageur wear on his body? Answer in French.
Une chemise rouge à carreaux
Un concours de barbu
Beard Contest
How much does Bonhomme weigh?
400 pounds of packed snow
Les défilés
Parades
How did Georges Forest decide to promote the event?
George Forest dressed up in clothing that represented the Voyageurs.
What did the Voyageurs eat/drink? Many answers and they can be in English.
Pea Soup, Bannock Bread, Water right from the lake, Whiskey...
Un concours de gigue
Jigging (Type of Dance) Contest