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Archive: Quebec Cool Facts

Lucy Izon Ready to Rodel

This is a 1st in North America – a 7.5 km sled run! It’s called Rodeling – rhymes with Yodeling

Madonna

Who knew? Madonna’s maternal grandparents were from Quebec

Map by Klaus Mueller Wikimedia Commons

When New York City needs to clear its snow salt is shipped from the Magdalen Islands

Montreal Surfing

Canadians don’t need an ocean to surf. In Montreal they river surf the St. Lawrence

Jordy of Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu

At the Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu Jordy the hotel dog hangs in lobby waiting for guests to join him for a walk

Red Bull Crashed Ice Quebec City

For adrenaline junkies it doesn’t get much cooler than downhill racing on skates! Check out Quebec City’s Red Bull Crashed Ice

Fairmont Chateau Frontenac Dog

The Fairmont Fairmont Chateau Frontenac Hotel has a Canine Ambassador who will keep you company for a walk or a run

Maple Sugar

$30 Million Maple Syrup heist evolves into storyline for Hollywood Movie. Only in Canada, eh?

Just For Laughs Comedy Festival

Montreal Hosts the World’s largest annual Comedy Festival – Just for Laughs

Photo courtesy Quebec Carnival

Where else can you dog sled in the heart of a major city?

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