
Quebec City
#4 Festival & Parade
Despite 2015 being the coldest in 115 years, more than 420,000 people came out for the 61st annual carnival. More than 200 activities took place over 17 days, including the Snowshoe World Cup. Next: February 2016
#4 Festival & Parade
Despite 2015 being the coldest in 115 years, more than 420,000 people came out for the 61st annual carnival. More than 200 activities took place over 17 days, including the Snowshoe World Cup. Next: February 2016
Photo: Courtesy of Carnaval de Québec/Quebec Winter Carnival
As with all lists, this is subjective. To choose and rank the annual events, we considered several factors, including economic impact, buzz, innovation, and an event’s prominence within the communities it serves. The selections also were vetted by insiders in each category.