Effigy

Since 1955, the Effigy has been on the Quebec Winter Carnival’s main sources of funding. It is required to access most of our sites and activities. Each year, a new Effigy to the likeness of Bonhomme Carnaval is created to be worn as a pendent on your coat throughout the event.

Visitors 8 years old or older must wear the Effigy to access Carnival sites.

The Effigy is made and packaged in Quebec.

More details to come about the 2019 Effigy. 

Effigy Contest
You could win $1000 in travel credit with Groupe Voyages Québec

This contest is now closed. Thank you to all participants!

When purchasing the Effigy, enjoy many attractive promotions in the discount booklet that comes with it.

The participating businesses for the Carnival 2018:

• Place Dufferin 
• Défi Laser Québec
• SKYSPA
• Commission de la capitale nationale du Québec (Observatoire)
• Aquarium du Québec
• Parc de la Chute-Montmorency
• Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec
• Restaurant Les 3 Brasseurs
• Restaurant Tuscanos

The Carnival Effigy comes bundled with a booklet featuring various discounts, and the Effigy itself also grants you rebates in various businesses during the Carnival.

Here’s a list of businesses offering discounts to those wearing the 2018 Effigy:

• Le Grand Café: 15% off your purchase during the Carnival;
• LB Laser: 15% off your purchase during the Carnival;
• Tuscanos: 15% off your purchase during the Carnival.
• Le Palais Montcalm, 15% off your purchase of ticket for the Valérie June show, on February 8, 2018.

Effigies are offered at a discounted rate of $13 each (taxes included) to groups of 20 people or more (online store only).

Details to come about the 2019 Full Canival Pass.

Experience the Night Parades or the Canoe Race as a VIP! Enjoy the best seats in the house, a joyful atmosphere, free bar service and other surprises.

More details to come. 

If you wish to order effigies from Quebec Winter Carnival (2018 only), please contact us by email at reception@carnaval.qc.ca from May 2018. It is not possible to order Effigies from December to April. Thank you for your understanding!