Canada
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Quebec Winter Festival
Du 06/02/2026 au 15/02/2026
Every year, the Winter Festival takes place in Quebec, in Canada. A giant ice palace is built for the occasion, with 40,000 tons of snow.
https://carnaval.qc.ca/en/
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St David's Day
Le 01/03/2026
Although it is not a public holiday, it is a day of celebration for the Canadians who are of Welsh descent. The Welsh flag is often seen, as well as daffodils or leeks, pinned to clothing.
Festivities include concerts, banquets and parades.
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World Ski and Snowboard Festival
Du 06/04/2026 au 12/04/2026
In the resort town of Whistler, British Columbia, this event combines ski and snowboarding activities, and what is the largest free outdoor concerts series.
Read more on https://wssf.com
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Vimy Ridge Day
Le 09/04/2026 à 00:00
Not a public holiday, but an annual observance to remember Canadians who victoriously fought in the battle of Vim Ridge, in the North of France, during World War I.
Special activities include animations in museums, historical story-telling and costumes interpreters explaining the battle.
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Winnipeg Comedy festival
Du 20/04/2026 au 26/04/2026
A big comedy festival that is now a flagship event, and includes year-round programs, rural tours, workshops and television broadcasts that attract more than 2 million viewers annually.
https://www.winnipegcomedyfestival.com
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Montreal International Jazz Festival
Du 25/06/2026 au 04/07/2026
46th edition of this Canadian jazz festival, with free outdoor megashows and indoor performances.
The festival's first edition was inaugurated by Ray Charles himself on July 2, 1980.
https://montrealjazzfest.com/fr
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K Days
Du 17/07/2026 au 26/07/2026
An annual 10-day exhibition taking place in Edmonton, Alberta.
Around 700,000 visitors come to have fun, with games, contests, rides, concerts, shopping, food and family activities.
The official website: https://www.k-days.com