Winter is back… as for the unique Quebec City Snow Pentathlon.


Upgraded in 2010 ans 2011 as the biggest winter event in Canada in participation and recognised in 2008 as the « Best new event in Canada » by the Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance, the unique Quebec City SnowPentathlon will take place, in 2012, from January 28th to February 26th 2012 on historical Plains of Abraham in downtown Quebec City.


As in a triathlon, the Snow Pentathlon is a multisport event in which competitors have to complete, without stopping, 5 consecutives events in one of 3 formulas: Solo, relay-tandem or relay-team.

To compete… or just for fun

The event is more than accessible to all level of participants. Multiple events assure everyone to find the challenge that will fulfill their expectations. From the Family and friends Snow Pentathlon to the Short Distance and long distance Snow Pentathlon, 2900 participants were part of the game in 2011!

The Quebec City Snow Pentathlon is presented on Plains of Abraham, an historical park, in downtown Quebec City. Again this year, the organising committee will build, especially for the event, a superb skating rink, overlooking the St-Lawrence River and its winter floating ice.

More than 3000 participants are expected in 2012. Will you be there?

On top of the regular program of the Snow Pentathlon, we present again this year, in the official Carnaval de Québec program: The 2nd Snow Pentathlon - Snowshoe challenge. A 10km snowshoe race, directly in downtown Quebec City Streets! The race will start on January 28th, 2012, near the Chateau Frontenac and will end inside the oval skating ring on the Snow Pentathlon site. A race you do not want to miss. Be part of this already historical race and register now!

Ice and snow are back again in 2012, in downtown Quebec, on Plains of Abraham, for this unique winterfest. Register now as places are limited.