Visit to the Citadelle of Quebec - Day 3
Their Excellencies watched the participants as they were getting ready for the race.
Sun, 02/06/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2011-0038-008
Their Excellencies attended the finals of the men’s elite canoe race on the frozen St. Lawrence River. The start of the race was held in the Louise Basin of the Port de Québec.
Sun, 02/06/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2011-0038-005
The canoe race on the frozen St. Lawrence River is one of the most popular events at Québec's Winter Carnival.
Sun, 02/06/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2011-0038-006
Bonhomme met with Their Excellencies to watch the race.
Sun, 02/06/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2011-0038-012
Their Excellencies and Bonhomme cheered on participants from the shore.
Sun, 02/06/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2011-0038-016
Together, they dropped the flag to signal the start of the race to participants.
Sun, 02/06/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2011-0038-018
Participants had to cross the frozen waters of the St. Lawrence river twice.
Sun, 02/06/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2011-0038-021