About the Effigy
The 2025 Effigy, presented by Vidéotron, is the official pass for the Quebec Winter Carnival. Made in Quebec from recycled maple tubing, it provides access to activities of the Carnaval de Québec. The
The Effigy also grants you access to a winter discount booklet, including coupons valid at several merchants, as well as discounts and privileges at various events during the winter season.
Attention collectors: in 2025, you’ll find two types of Effigies, one yellow and one blue (rarest), distributed randomly. Rest assured: both give you the same benefits!
Effigy is not required for children aged 12 and under.
Prévente : Until January 12: $25 + taxes
Vente régulière : January 13 to February 16: $39 + taxes
The Full Carnival Pass
Want to get the complete Carnaval experience? Get yourself the Full Carnival Pass!
This offer includes:
- The Effigy;
- A Carnival Beanie;
- A Hot Drink;
- A Hot Toddy;
- A Maple Taffy.
The Points of Sale
- Online here;
- In participating Couche-Tard convenience stores in the Quebec City region;
- At our office (205 boul. des Cèdres, Québec, G1L 1N8) starting on December 9th, 2025 ;
- In participating stores and hotels in the Quebec City region, starting January 13, 2025;
- At the entrance of the Carnival sites from February 7 to February 16, 2025.
The Winter Discount Booklet
In addition to granting you access to several Partner Events, the Effigy also entitles you to a multitude of offers and discounts from many of our partners:
- Tuscanos: $10 off main dishes from the à la carte menu (dine-in only), except for the breakfast menu;
- Tuscanos: 15% off main dishes from the à la carte menu (dine-in only), except for the breakfast menu;
- Hilton / CABU Boire et Manger: One free glass of wine with the purchase of an appetizer or a dish from the evening menu.
- Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec: $3 discount on the regular adult ticket price;
- Aquarium de Québec: 20% off;
- Remparts de Québec: 2-for-1 adult tickets for the March 6, 2025, game;
- Strom Spa Nordique: 25% off the thermal experience for you and a guest;
- Bar laitier Fluo s’amuse: Buy one mini-golf game at regular price and get one free;
- Pneus Ratté: Get $20 off when purchasing a $100 privilege card;
- Va Bene: Enjoy 15% off food;
- Ophelia: Enjoy 15% off food;
- L’Atelier: Enjoy 15% off food;
- L.L.Bean: 10% off your next purchase;
- Endy: 15% off a mattress;
- Place Dufferin: 20% off breakfast;
*Some conditions apply for each of these privileges.
The 2025 Effigy Contest
Tourisme Jacques-Cartier invites you to experience an unforgettable winter adventure!
Enter our contest and win a family getaway (2 adults and 2 children) at the Stoneham Tourist Resort. The prize includes:
- Accommodation at the Hôtel Stoneham for 2 nights;
- 2-day access to the resort;
- Breakfast at the cafeteria;
- Dinner at the 4 Foyers bar.
Total value of $1,499.
3 ways to participate:
1- Via lepointdevente.com: select the option inviting you to participate in the contest when making your purchase;
2- At the ticket offices on the Carnaval sites: you will be asked to provide your email to enter the contest;
3- By filling out the form below.
Deadline: February 16th at 11:59 PM.
A limit of one entry per email address will be accepted in all cases.
Carnaval de Québec assumes no responsibility for contest entries if the participation form is not submitted to the specified address before the deadline. Participants must take all necessary precautions in this regard.
Read all the terms and conditions right here.
