At carnival time in Quebec, Canada, it's also time for racing with sled dogs, horse-drawn sleighs, hockey competition, the carving of ice statues, obstacle races by youngsters, fireworks, and also the selection of a queen for the carnival.
This Sportscope entry shows how the city of Quebec celebrates Winter Carnival during Mardi Gras. Highlighted events include curling, hockey, sled-dog racing, one-horse-sleigh racing, and folk dancing.—David Glagovsky <dglagovsky@prodigy.net>