Valcartier, Quebec, Canada: Ice Hotel
Sleep in frigid splendor in this total ice experience, constructed anew each year and open in January-March. Offers walkthrough and behind-the-scenes tours.
Hotel de Glace
- Address:
- 1860 Valcartier Blvd, Valcartier, PQ, Canada
- Directions:
- North of Quebec City via Rt 371; at Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier when road turns right, go straight onto Boulevard Valcartier. Village Vacances Valcartier.
- Hours:
- 10 am. - 10 pm. Jan - late Mar. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 418-844-2200
- Admission:
- Tours, Overnight Stay Rates
- RA Rates:
- Major Fun
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There's an upscale hotel all made out of ice near Quebec City. Basic rooms rates start at ~$200/night and deluxe suites can be up to $1,000/night. Some rooms have fireplaces (I know, kind of scary, uh?).
Every room has a different theme and features work of local ice sculptors and artists. Everything is made out of ice : bedside tables, sofas, beds, and even drinking glasses. There are deer skins on top of each bed, and they give you a goose down sleeping bag for the night. The only warmer room is the bathroom.
In addition to a nice hot tub outside, there are two adjoining bars with a dance floor and plenty of Absolut Ice vodka. There are art exhibitions in the main hall. Guided tours are available in French/English if that's your thing, but they are not mandatory. Admission prices decrease after 8 pm.
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