Canadian Holidays

With a rich and diverse population, Canada is home to countless festivals and celebrations ranging from native rites Inuit traditional Christian events such as the Christmas holidays brought by thousands of immigrants. Here we look at 3 uniquely Canadian festivals – the Winter Carnival Quebec, Canadian National Exhibition Toronto and Vancouver Festival of Lights.

Given the size of Canada and the cold weather is not surprising that houses largest winter festival in the world, the Quebec Winter Carnival (Carnaval de Quebec). The usually begins the last Friday of January or the first Friday in February and continues for 17 days.

The activities for the Quebec Winter Carnival focuses on an ice palace in front of the Parliament of Quebec. The palace houses ice Bonhomme Carnaval, the master of ceremonies of the festival. He takes the form of a large snowman with a red cap. The opening and closing ceremony will include performances music and fireworks.

During the festival, you can witness a rich and diverse range of activities including international ice sculpture competitions, contest dog agility, art shows, a public ball, and a canoe race between Québec and Lévis across the frozen St. Lawrence River. Other attractions are a 6-mile dog race sled Old Quebec to the Château Frontenac, and a snow bath. Weekends see 2 parades night-lighted floats.

Meanwhile, Toronto's Canadian National Exhibition is one of the most important events throughout North America. Event date all the way back to 1879 when it began as an agricultural show in late summer. Better known to locals as the "CNE" or "The Ex" Canadian National Exhibition lasts 18 days from August to early September at Exhibition Place.

On the eve of Labor Day Exhibition Place is the scene of carnival rides and games, agricultural exhibits, art shows, acrobats, horses and dog shows, shows musicals and plays, parades, air shows and competitions of flowers. Meanwhile, a group of vendors selling toys, souvenirs and a variety of international cuisine. Much is expected of the CNE's Canadian International Air Show held on Labor Day. This event features daring loop-de-loops and synchronized maneuvers.

In the summer months in Vancouver, the city beaches and parks are alive in a constant stream of the celebrations. There's the Bard on the Beach, the 10th-Jazz Festival, but the majority is the only celebration of light, two weeks of the international fireworks competition that begins in late July. The actual sample of the fireworks take up to 4 nights of the festival two days between the preparation. Shows start at 10:00 pm and last 25 minutes.

The location is English Bay, a beautiful stretch of beach on the southwest corner of West End in downtown Vancouver. The real fireworks on barges broke floating in the bay. Each country competition cycle one hour fireworks show with music long.

During the festival, the sky over the bay explode in a rainbow of colors that rains down on the sea. The last day was particularly fierce as the contestants work overtime to impress the spectators.

So whatever festival attracts you, come to Canada and participate in the celebrations. You sure have a great time and meet this great country in a way that no one else can. The only difficulty with visiting events in Canada could be your accommodation. Ensure you have a reservation because
Hotels in Toronto or Vancouver hotels could be fully booked during the holidays. Of course, the Internet offers many opportunities to book hotels in Canada in advance.

About the Author:

Richard has over 20 years experience in the travel industry and writes for Cheaper than Hotels. Cheaper Than Hotels offers cheap Canada hotels.

Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – Festive Canada

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