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Red Bull Crashed Ice à Québec

Red Bull Crashed Ice Quebec City

Where : Vieux-Québec 
Start : Château Frontenac
Route : Rue du Fort, Côte de la Montagne, Fresque des québécois, Place Royale
Finish Line : Petit-Champlain

Dates and time :
Race : Saturday, March 17, at 7:00 pm
Qualifications : Friday, March 16, 2012

Rate: Free

Source : Red Bull Canada

Red Bull Crashed Ice in Québec City - March 17, 2012

Red Bull Crashed Ice 2012 international competition starts next to Château Frontenac to pass in Old Quebec streets and end in Petit-Champlain. Quebec City Red Bull Crashed Ice is at less than 20 minutes walking from Auberge Aux deux Lions. 

Our small hotel offers you all the comfort you need before and after encouraging Red Bul Crahsed Ice racers. Located downtown Quebec City, our small hotel of 15 rooms and suites offers:

• Parking on site
• Free high speed and wireless Internet
• Shared kitchenette area with fridge and shared living room
• Rooms and suites with Queen size-bed and private bathroom 

We propose you to spend 2 nights in our small inn during this very special weekend and take advantage of our Red Bull Crashed Ice Package (Bed and Breakfast Package).

Red Bull Crashed Ice Package

This package includes:

• 2 nights in a superior room
• Continental Breakfast for 2 people
• Parking

To see rates, click here to discover our Red Bull Crashed Ice Package.

It will be a pleasure to see you for Red Bull Crashed Ice 2012!

Winter Carnival Special Offer

Winter Carnival Special Offer

NEW Facebook Fans only

Winter Carnival Special Hotel Offer – for NEW Facebook Fans only

Book your room during Quebec Winter Carnival and get 10% off our hotel room rates (2 nights minimum).

By becoming fan of our Facebook Page, you will obtain the Carnival effigies (Carnival passes) for one day, and for FREE, a value of $26 for 2 people.

1 new fan = 1 pass, 2 news fans = 2 passes

If you wish to book only for 1 night, get 50% the regular rate of the effigies!

These passes give you access to the main sites of the Winter Carnival where tons of activities are proposed for everyone.

The 3 main sites of Quebec Winter Carnival are located more or less ten minutes walk from our small hotel. The services offered at our little hostel will meet your needs during your stay during the Quebec Winter Carnival. Give your car a vacation too! 8 parking spaces on site are availableand our hotel is so well located that you can walk to all major sites of the Quebec Carnival. The Inn is at the heart of Quebec City and Old Quebec, a fews steps from the fortifications.

It will be a pleasure to see you during Quebec Winter Carnival!

Our rooms and suites include:

• Air Conditioning
• Concierge Service
• Access to a microwave
• Access to a refrigerator, coffee maker
• Flat screen TV with cable service
• Alarm clock, hair dryer
• Telephone with free local calls
• High Speed Wireless Internet
• Workstation with High Speed Internet

This Special Carnival Offer is available through phone booking only. Simply mention « Winter Carnival Special Offer for news fans"  when you book. Valid from Sunday to Thursday, January 29 to Febraury 12, 2012. 1 pass for one day per new fan.

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Quebec Winter Carnival - Snow Bath

Quebec Winter Carnival - Snow Bath (Plains of Abraham)

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Snow Bath - Quebec Winter Carnival 5 minute walk from the Auberge Aux deux Lions Vieux Québec

Our hotel proposes:

• Parking on site
• Free high speed wireless Internet
• Shared kitchenette with fridge and shared living room
• Rooms with Queen size bed and private bathroom 

Hope to see you soon at the Largest Winter Carnival in the World!

2012 Quebec Winter Carnival’s Program & Schedule

Quebec Winter Carnival 2012

Calendar of festivities

Carnival Program

58th Presentation of Quebec Carnival - 2012

Quebec Winter Carnival 2012 - Carnival Program

The next presentation of Quebec Winter Carnival runs from January 27 to February 12, 2012. The 2 Quebec Winter Carnival Night Parades are held on February 4 (Lower Town) and on February 11 (Upper Town). The Quebec City Winter Carnival festivities last for 17 days. Every weekend is filled with activities for all tastes and for the whole family. On the first weekend, Quebec City Winter Carnaval presents the Opening night with musical performance and the International Dogsled Race. The highlights of the second weekend of the Quebec Winter Carnival are the Night Parade in Lower Town and the Canoe Race. Finally, on the third weekend, not to be missed: the Snow Bath and the Upper Town Night Parade, in addition to all the activities offered continuously, as the International Snow Sculpture Event. In sum, all three weekends of the Quebec Winter Carnaval will make you experience all the Winter pleasures.

2012 Quebec Carnaval Preliminary Program

First Weekend

Second Weekend

 Friday, February 3
7:00 p.m. Canoe Race (Preliminaries)
7:00 p.m. Loto-Québec Outdoor Dance Party

Third Weekend

Friday, February 10
6:00 p.m. SAQ Bonhomme's Ball
7:00 p.m. Loto-Québec Outdoor Dance Party with DJs

Saturday, February 11
12:00 p.m. St-Hubert Derby (Preliminaries)
2:00 p.m. COLD-FX Snow Bath
7:00 p.m. Second Night Parade (Upper Town)
9:00 p.m. Loto-Québec Outdoor Dance Party

Sunday, February 12
9:00 a.m. Bonhomme’s Brunch
12:00 p.m. St-Hubert Derby (Finals)
4:00 p.m. Closing Ceremony and Bonhomme’s Departure

Ongoing activities during 17 days of festivities

Place Loto-Québec - Place de l’Assemblée-Nationale
Bonhomme’s Ice Palace opened to the public
International Snow Sculpture Event - Student Artist Category

Place Desjardins - Plains of Abraham
Arctic Spas Village

Carnaval Snow Slides
Dogsled Rides
Entertaining activities on sites
Giant Table-Soccer Game
KRAFT Snow Rafting
Mr. Christie/KRAFT Children's Village
Outdoor winter BBQ
SAQ Bistro
Sleigh Rides
Sugar Shack
TELUS Technologic Zone
TELUS International Snow Sculpture Event
Uniprix Ice Slide

Village Mr. Christie/KRAFT - Plains of Abraham
Activities, games and shows for children

Place d'Youville
Skate with Bonhomme

The 3 main sites of Quebec Winter Carnival are located more or less ten minutes walk from our small hotel, Auberge Aux deux Lions. L'Auberge Aux deux Lions offers 15 rooms and suites at the best price. The services offered by our small hotel will meet your needs for your stay during Quebec Carnival. The location of our small hotel is ideal to walk to all major sites of Quebec City Winter Carnival.

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AGA 2012 - Coop fédérée

At Quebec City Convention Centre

February 22-23, 2012

Coop fédérée General Meeting 2012 at Quebec City Convention Centre

Auberge Aux deux Lions is your small hotel near Quebec City Convention Centre, with its 15 rooms and suites. 

Rooms available starting at $95

Our small hotel near Quebec City Convention Center offers:

• Parking on site
• Free high speed

Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec near Auberge Aux deux Lions Inn

Auberge Aux deux Lions (Old Quebec) is a 5 minute walk from Musée des beaux-arts du Québec. Our small hotel proposes you the Quebec National Museum of Fine Arts Hotel Package.

Auberge Aux deux Lions hotel offers 15 rooms and suites at the best rate.

Small hotel near Musee des beaux-arts du Québec (Fine Arts Museum), Auberge aux deux Lions Inn is your best lodging choice for your next visit at Quebec City Musée des beaux-arts!
 

Quebec National Museum of Fine Arts Hotel Package

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Winter Summit 2012

Winter Summit 2012 - Quebec City

By David Suzuki Foundation

At Quebec City Convention Centre, Musée de la civilisation and Parc de l'Esplanade

Winter Summit 2012, David Suzuki Foundation at Convention Center Quebec City

The Winter Summit, organized by the David Suzuki Foundation, is presented by Desjardins, in collaboration with several partners including Laval University, Quebec Winter Carnival and Le Soleil, to name a few.

Three days of activities will be dedicated to this event with the theme of winter and climate change. This event will take place in Québec City Convention Centre, the Museum of Civilization and Esplanade Park near the Porte Saint-Louis for a half day of ice hockey. The goal is to raise money for the David Suzuki Foundation and sensibilize people of Quebec to climate change and their impact on our winter sprots and our winter in general.

Source: David Suzuki Foundation

The Québec City Convention Centre, the Museum of Civilization and Esplanade Park are within 15 minutes walk from the Auberge Aux deux Lions. Auberge Aux deux Lions offers 15 rooms and suites at the best price. Check availability and promotions, by phone or online, the rates available at the time of your need for accommodation at the Winter Summit.

Rooms available starting at $95

Our hotel proposes:

• Parking on site
• Free high speed wireless Internet
• Shared kitchenette with fridge and shared living room
• Rooms with Queen size bed and private bathroom

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What to do in Quebec City during Holiday Season

Calendar of events during the Holiday Season - Quebec City

All proposed activities are taking place near our hotel, Auberge Aux deux Lions Inn.

Going to Quebec City during the Holiday Season - Calendar of Events

Quebecadabra

December 22, 2011 to January 4 janvier 2012

Ferris Wheel and Outdoor Slides

Shows

New Year’s Eve in Quebec City

• Traditional review of the great events of the past year on a giant screen with cartoonist André-Philippe Côté
• Classic folk song show titled “Rigodon Techno”
• 2012 Countdown and its urban pyrotechnical show
• Local merchants outdoors terraces will be open and heated on Grande Allée

Marché du Vieux-Port (Old Port Farmer's Market)

Christmas Market
Until January 4 2012

Observatoire de la Capitale

Skating - Place d'Youville

ACRGTQ - Convention 2012

2012 Convention QRBHCA/ACRGTQ

At Quebec City Convention Centre

Congrès 2012 de l’Association des constructeurs de routes et grands travaux du Québec (ACRGTQ)

Source: The Québec road builders and heavy construction association (QRBHCA/ACRGTQ)

Rooms available starting at $92*

* Comparatively to negociated rates in other hotels ($149). Save up near $60

Our small hotel near Quebec City Convention Center offers:

• Parking on site
• Free high speed wireless Internet
• Shared kitchenette with fridge and shared living room
• Rooms with Queen size bed and private bathroom

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Auberge Aux deux Lions Inn, "in" B&B

Auberge Aux deux Lions Inn in Chatelaine magazine

Chatelaine magazine published last October 20 an article about "in" B&Bs in which we appear! Indeed, Auberge Aux deux Lions is part of a very interesting list of Bed & Breakfast, mainly in Quebec and Montreal, that propose unique decor.

Read the article here: "10 B&B branchés" (French only)