Ice Palaces at the Quebec Winter Carnival

Yes. Ice Palaces are a signature attraction of the Quebec Winter Carnival (Carnaval de Québec). These elaborate structures feature intricate ice sculptures, artistic lighting, and architectural creativity—serving as central gathering points and icons of the festival's celebration of winter culture.

Each year's palace design is unique, often reflecting a theme or honoring the carnival's mascot, Bonhomme Carnaval. Construction involves skilled ice artists and engineers working with massive ice blocks harvested from the St. Lawrence River.