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Modern SitesSite Name: Quebec ice dolmen
Country: Canada
NOTE: This site is 32.558 km away from the location you searched for.

Type: Modern Stone Circle etc
Nearest Town: Québec
Latitude: 46.809000N  Longitude: 71.211W
Condition:
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3Reasonable but with some damage
2Ruined but still recognisable as an ancient site
1Pretty much destroyed, possibly visible as crop marks
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Quebec ice dolmen
Quebec ice dolmen submitted by theCaptain : Each year in February, the wonderful city of Québec holds a massive winter carnival, the Carnaval de Québec. Among the many events and festivities is an ice sculpture competition, with entries from around the whole world. The year I visited, 1989, amongst all of the various ice carvngs and sculptures, there was a massive ice dolmen, made I believe by some Breton people. I could not of course,... (Vote or comment on this photo)
Each year in February, the wonderful city of Québec holds a massive winter carnival, the Carnaval de Québec. Among the many events and festivities is an ice sculpture competition, with entries from around the whole world.

The year I visited, 1989, amongst all of the various ice carvngs and sculptures, there was a massive ice dolmen, made I believe by some Breton people. I could not of course, pass it by without taking a photograph.

Should you be thinking of visiting Québec for this wonderful carnival, be prepared for the cold. For the several days I was there, the temperature did not manage to rise above -25°C, and was at times touching -40°. This is seriously cold, and hurts; bare skin should not be exposed more than a few seconds.

Also beware the Caribou, a feisty alcoholic beverage, the recipe for which varies from the purist port, brandy and maple syrup, to others which can contain cheap red wine , whisky, vodka or basic ethanol! The drink is carried either in a pouch or a hollow walking stick.

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Re: Quebec ice dolmen by TheCaptain on Tuesday, 22 December 2009
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In case anybody is interested...

Caribou is a traditional Quebecois beverage which has become an integral part of Quebec City's annual Carnaval. While it is available in a commercial form, there are a great many variations mixed and available in Quebec.

According to The Great Terminology Dictionary of the Office quebecois de la langue française, Caribou is a mix of red Port and alcohol which is enjoyed at various winter festivals such as Carnaval, dinners or sugaring-offs. The name is of Algonquin origin.

The Office quebecois de la langue française is, however, quite a stuffy outfit. Caribou is more than just souped-up Port, although Port and brandy are always at its heart. Sugar, honey, maple syrup and mineral water (regular or bubbly) go into the mix, which is then poured into hollow walking sticks at the Carnaval and, when the sticks are emptied, everyone is a Bonhomme.

Caribou's blend of ingredients is a reflection of Canada's history. Port, the 'Englishman's wine' since the time of William III, and brandy, preferably Cognac, represent Britain and France, Canada's two founding European nations (also known as the Two Solitudes). These feuding national flavours are softened, sweetened and united by a dollop of maple syrup, the contribution of Canada's First Nations, without whom the British and French would never have penetrated past the banks of the St Lawrence. Other ingredients may be added according to taste and ethnic background.

Recipe? Who needs a recipe? Port, brandy and maple syrup (or some sort of sugar). Isn't that enough? The coureurs de bois didn't have a recipe. They had imagination. Look in the cabinet; see what you've got. Make your own Caribou and impress your friends. Or visit Quebec City during Carnaval and enjoy Caribou like the Quebecois enjoy it.
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