Quebec City Carnival closed due to rain, warm weather

QUEBEC CITY – The annual winter carnival in Quebec City was closed Monday due to rain.

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Organizers said the two main sites, the Bonhomme ice palace and the Plains of Abraham, will reopen Tuesday at 12 p.m. – just in time for international artists to begin work on their projects for the International Snow Sculpture Competition.

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This is not the first time mild weather has interrupted carnival plans this year.

All the same, organizers are confident cooler temperatures in the forecast will make for a successful event.

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Project operation manager, Daniel Bouchard, explained outdoor festivals are always subject to the weather and closing for rain or snow storms isn’t unheard of.