Children moved through a course of different games and fun activities, which included tug-o-war, the ice canoe race, sledding, ice cube race and three-man snowshoes. During the activities, children also had a chance to take a break and enjoy some hot chocolate.
Much to the delight of many, Bonhomme, the official winter carnival ambassador joined the children in the fun. In Quebec, the winter carnival lasts 17 days and Bonhomme is a celebrity. Since first appearing at carnival in Quebec in 1955, Bonhomme has been the carnival’s ambassador, and a public personality. According to his profile, he was a childhood friend of Santa Claus, enjoys ice cream and sorbet, his favourite colours are red and white and his biggest dream is to eliminate climate change.
