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Quebec Winter Carnival Mascot Bonhomme Carnaval is a beloved figure in Quebec City.
Warming up to winter
Mon pays ce n'est pas un pays, c'est l'hiver.
So let's celebrate it.
Quebec City has perhaps the best-known winter celebration, but many other towns and cities within driving distance of Montreal put on fun outdoor bashes.
Quebec City
The 58th annual Carnaval de Quebec runs from Jan. 27 to Feb. 12.
The 17-day event ...
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