The 2026 Effigy is the official admission pass for the Québec Winter Carnival. Made in Québec from recycled maple tubing, it gives you access to more than one hundred activities. The Effigy also provides access to a winter discount booklet that includes coupons valid at many merchants, in addition to offering discounts and privileges applicable at numerous events throughout the City of Québec during the winter season. The Effigy is mandatory to access the official Québec Winter Carnival sites from February 6 to 15, 2026, for all individuals aged 13 and over. When you purchase the Effigy, you will receive the physical Effigy featuring Bonhomme Carnaval. It serves as your Carnival pass and also grants access to a winter discount booklet that includes a variety of coupons valid at many City of Québec merchants, as well as multiple discounts and privileges applicable at various businesses and establishments in the Québec City region upon presentation of your Effigy during the winter season. If you are not yet familiar with the Carnival, now is the time to fix that. The Carnival is an outdoor event that celebrates winter and nordicity. For a period of 10 days, Québec City is transformed into a winter festival that breaks conventions with its many ice and snow sculptures, Bonhomme’s Palace made entirely of ice, the “Laser Game Évolution” at the Québec Citadel, two truly magical Night Parades, and musical evenings set in an enchanting atmosphere. Not to mention several activity sites for both children and adults. It is the largest winter carnival in the world and not to be missed. *Effigies will be shipped starting January 10, 2026. Final sale; official Québec Winter Carnival pass valid from February 6 to 15, 2026 only.