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A real ice hotel!
‘Of course, for true snow bunnies, skiing isn’t far away, and don’t miss the ice hotel (Hotel de Glace) and the adjacent Valcartier Vacation Village. They’re a bit outside the city but well worth the drive. I had always wanted to see an ice hotel, and this one did not disappoint. I didn’t have the courage to try the ice…
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It sure has changed a lot since Elsa was there
“What’s this? I don’t remember seeing a snowman character so things have surely changed a lot from then until now,” Elsa thinks. ‘Overseeing the Carnival is always Bonhomme, a snowman character in a red cap. You’ll see his likeness all over the city, where you can take selfies with him. Your ticket for the festivities is…
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Things to do at the Quebec Winter Carnival
Oh here is an interesting article about the various things to do at the carnival .…. ‘Meet Bonhomme and Visit His Palace - The Ice Palace, near the Parliament Building at Place de l’Assemblée Nationale, which is designed and built for Bonhomme each year and open for tours is a must for anyone attending Carnival. Bonhomme…
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More things to do
Finally, Elsa finds some information on those ice sculptures that she remembers seeing as a child. ‘Check out the Ice Sculptures - One of the things that I love most about winter carnivals is seeing incredible snow and ice sculptures created by artists. There will be up to 30 ice sculptures created by the team from…
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The Coolest Things to Do at the Québec Winter Carnival
Belly full, bladder empty, time to go back online! Elsa definitely has to speak to the girls to see if they’d be interested in taking a trip to Quebec City. It would really be a winter wonderland if her friends could join her as she recalls some of her childhood memories. Maybe they could even go into Montreal and she…
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These are great things to do
‘Explore Historic Québec City - Families visiting Québec City during Carnival have a wonderful opportunity to explore the charming streets. Visiting Québec City is like a mini-trip to Europe, with architecture dating back centuries and having one of the few walled cities in North America. Québec City, a UNESCO World…
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Winter is a truly magical season in Barcelona
Elsa takes a break to check out the community. Nothing exciting going on, but then again it’s Christmas week. Perhaps some people will visit family, while others won’t and that could cause depression too. She doesn’t want to think about that so she decides to find out what winter things happen in Barcelona. ‘With less…
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The food is yummy!
Barcelona sure knows how to celebrate holidays! ‘If you’re a chocolate lover, look no further! Spain has some of the greatest hot chocolate in the world. Suizo, Spain’s thick, rich, fondue-like hot chocolate is often paired with churros– a match made in heaven! If you smell something burning while walking down the…
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Things To Do In Barcelona In Winter
Elsa has to promise herself that this will be the last article to check out. But will that really happen? if you know Elsa, then you know that it might be a temporary promise but she always comes back to finish her stories. ‘If you are wondering what to do in Barcelona in winter, here is a list of the exciting things that…
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The Origins of a Christmas Carol: The Real ‘Winter Wonderland’
Later on we'll conspire as we dream by the fire To face unafraid the plans that we've made walking in a winter wonderland ‘Most everyone knows the song “Winter Wonderland” but few people outside of Honesdale, Pa. know the story or man behind it. A local man, Richard Smith, wrote the lyrics in 1934 while he was at the West…
