3-Day Quebec City Winter Carnival School Trip
Featuring Québec’s Famous Winter Carnival & Village Vacances Valcartier
Presented by GlobalEducationalTours.com
TRIP OVERVIEW
Did You Know? The Québec Winter Carnival is the world’s largest winter carnival, dating back to 1894. This magical celebration features the iconic Bonhomme Carnaval snowman ambassador and spans 7-8 miles of festivities.
CARNIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
• Magnificent ice palace and sculptures
• Night parades with dazzling floats
• Traditional canoe races across the frozen St. Lawrence
• Snow baths and winter sports competitions
• The iconic Bonhomme Carnaval snowman
Your group will experience the carnival’s 7-8 miles of festivities while staying at the winter wonderland of Village Vacances Valcartier.
DAY 1: CARNIVAL WELCOME
DAY 1 HIGHLIGHTS
Afternoon (2:00 PM):
↳ Arrival & Carnival Orientation
↳ Explore the Ice Castle and spectacular sculptures
Evening (5:30 PM):
↳ Dinner at L’Entrecôte Saint-Jean
↳ Hearty steak-frites to fuel winter adventures
Night (7:30 PM):
↳ Martello Tower Soldier Activity
↳ Evening workshop with 19th-century artifacts
↳ Check-in at Village Vacances Valcartier
DAY 2: FROZEN THRILLS
DAY 2 HIGHLIGHTS
Morning (8:00 AM): ↳ Buffet breakfast at hotel
Morning (9:30 AM):
↳ Visit Montmorency Falls
↳ Frozen cascades and ice climbing views
Midday (11:00 AM):
↳ Carnival Activities
↳ Snow sculptures, ice slides, and Bonhomme sightings
Afternoon (1:30 PM):
↳ Return to Village Vacances Valcartier
↳ Afternoon of tobogganing, skating, and snow tubing
Evening (6:30 PM): ↳ Buffet dinner at hotel
✨ EXCLUSIVE WINTER HIGHLIGHT ✨
8:00 PM: Ice Hotel Tour & Student Dance
Private access to glittering ice bar and chapel
DAY 3: CARNIVAL FINALE
DAY 3 HIGHLIGHTS
Morning (8:00 AM): ↳ Buffet breakfast & checkout
Morning (9:30 AM):
↳ Final Carnival Explorations
↳ Last chance to see ice sculptures and festival sites
Midday (12:00 PM):
↳ Lunch in Lower Town
↳ Free time at Place Royale
Afternoon (1:00 PM):
↳ Optional Add-Ons:
• Carnival Festivities exploration
• Sugar Shack Lunch before departure
Afternoon (3:00 PM): ↳ Depart for Home
TOUR GALLERY
SCHOOL TRIP PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
Transportation
Deluxe Motorcoach: Included within 400 miles. Daily transfers between Carnival sites and Village Vacances Valcartier.
Accommodations
• Village Vacances Valcartier (2 nights)
On-site winter activities and Ice Hotel access
Quad occupancy for students, twin for chaperones
Meals
All meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Activities
Activities: Ice Hotel, Carnival access, Martello Tower
Bilingual Tour Manager
Expert bilingual tour manager throughout your Quebec experience
$689 USD
Starting price per student
Based on 46 paying students + 4 comp chaperones
CARNIVAL EXPERIENCES
Your students will enjoy these unique winter carnival activities:
Ice Canoe Races
Traditional races across the frozen St. Lawrence
Night Parades
Dazzling floats and celebrations
Snow Bath
Unique winter tradition
Bonhomme Meet
Meet the iconic snowman ambassador
Ice Slides
Thrilling winter activities
Sugar Shack
Traditional Quebec maple treats
Sculpture Tours
Guided tours of magnificent ice sculptures
CARNIVAL TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
🏰 Ice Palace Magic
Exclusive access to the Carnival’s glittering Ice Castle and sculptures.
⛄ Bonhomme Traditions
Meet the iconic snowman and experience 7-8 miles of festival grounds.
NOT INCLUDED
- Optional add-ons: Sugar Shack Lunch
- Souvenirs and personal expenses
- Anything not specifically indicated in the itinerary
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