From Fairmont Le Château Frontenac Best Nearby Events (Events) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Québec City, QC Carnaval de Québec M. Christie (Events - Best of the City) various venues, Québec  QC  G1A 1A3 Distance: ~0 m         Description: Held in February and touted as the "world's biggest winter carnival," this multi-week event is a jolly scene of wine tasting, fiddle playing and merrymaking. Events include parades, athletic competitions, dog-sled races, snow-sculpture contests and masked balls. Les Rendez-Vous du cinéma québécois (Events - Best of the City) Various locations, Québec City  QC Distance: ~0 m         Description: Screening over 200 films, the annual Rendez-Vous of Québec cinema has earned a top place among film festivals around the world. The festival helps support the growing industry in the province by providing a venue for new films and offering a series of workshops where newbies can meet the pros, and the public can interact. Venues include Cinematheque quebecoise (335, boul de Maisonneuve est), NFB Cinema (1564, rue St- Denis), Grande Bibliotheque du Quebec (475, boul de Maisonneuve est), and Cinema Beaubien (2396, rue Beaubien est). La Bourse RIDEAU (Events - Best of the City) Various venues, Québec City  QC Distance: ~0 m         Description: A pivotal event in the French-speaking performing arts world, La Bourse RIDEAU includes more than 70 shows, both previews and full productions. The event draws hundreds of big names, from producers to writers to performers. Festival de cinéma des 3 Amériques (Events - Best of the City) Various venues, Québec  QC • 418-529-9745 • FAX: 800-261-9903 Distance: ~0 m         Description: This annual five-day film festival showcases the latest works of some of North and South America's most innovative directors, including short-, medium- and feature-length films. Passports allow you entry to all screenings except the opening and closing ceremonies, which are $10 each. Screening times vary, but most films are shown at Saint-Roch and Saint-Jean Baptist district theatres, including Cinéma Cartier (418-522-1011), Cineplex Odeon-Place Charest (418- 529-9745), L'Impérial de Québec (418-523-3131), and Salle Multi Coopérative Méduse (418-524-7577). Additional venues include restaurants and nightclubs. Festival de la Gastronomie de Québec – Coupe des Nations (Events - Best of the City) 250, blvd Wilfrid-Hamel ExpoCité, Québec City  QC  G1L 5A7 • 418-691-7110 • FAX: 418-691-7249 Distance: ~0 m         Description: Three days of food and drink – for gastronomes, oenophiles and other culinary types, this is the epitome of annual events. The best restaurants, caterers and chefs from the Québec region gather to strut their stuff for a more than appreciative audience. Local wineries and breweries participate in special contests, chefs work up a sweat in cooking competitions, and attendees gain a few pounds. A guaranteed fun time for all! Manif d'art (Events - Best of the City) Various locations, Québec City  QC Distance: ~0 m         Description: Celebrating contemporary art, this biennial festival is a favorite. Throughout the city, cutting-edge art from Québec and the world is displayed in and around the Saint-Roch quarter. Workshops and discussions are also scheduled during the event. Le Carrefour international de théâtre / Théâtres d'Ailleurs (Events - Best of the City) Various venues, Québec City  QC Distance: ~0 m         Description: Alternating years, these two festivals highlight local, national and international theatre. Works by both established and emerging playwrights are presented, with productions ranging from classic to avant garde. In all, there are more than 90 performances and activities. Venues include Caserne Dalhousie (103, rue Dalhousie), Grand Théâtre de Québec (269, boul René-Lévesque est), and Théâtre de la Bordée (315, rue Saint-Joseph est). Grand Rire de Québec (Events - Best of the City) Various locations, Québec City  QC Distance: ~0 m         Description: Grand Rire de Québec schedules all the best regional comics. This is a great opportunity to catch comedy troupes such as Crampe en masse and Chick’n Swell, plus stand-up comedians like Bruno Landry, Dany Turcotte, Lise Dion, Dominique Levesque and Louis Morisette. Fête nationale du Québec (Events - Best of the City) Various locations, Québec  QC Distance: ~0 m         Description: Québecois celebrate their patron saint on June 24. Not surprisingly, St-Jean-Baptiste Day, which has been celebrated here since the 1600s, is more popular in Québec than any of Canada's national holidays. Even though the holiday has strong religious roots, you can expect a rowdy celebration that includes everything from singing to beer-drinking. Célafête (Events - Best of the City) 835, av Wilfrid-Laurier Parc des Champs-de-Bataille (Plaines d'Abraham), Québec City  QC  G1R 2L3 • 514-866-9164 • FAX: 514-866-9099 Distance: ~0 m         Description: When in Canada, celebrate Canada Day! The day is full of games and activities, sports demonstrations, and more at the Plains of Abraham park. The evening brings several musical performances and a big fireworks display. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.