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Coca-Cola’s sparkling Christmas caravan is back this month — Here’s where it’ll stop in Quebec

If you’re looking for fun things to do near Montreal this November, look no further! Coca-Cola’s iconic Holiday Caravan is back for 2024, and it’s bringing a ton of holiday magic and festive fizz to Quebec this season.

Starting on November 14 in Halifax, the caravan will travel from coast to coast, ending its joyful journey in Vancouver on December 22.

Luckily for holiday-loving Quebeccers, the province is getting some serious love this year with 29 scheduled stops. At select stops, you can experience the Christmas magic up close, meet Santa, and even walk away with your very own personalized Coca-Cola can.

Coca-Cola’s jolly red truck will be decorated with thousands of twinkling lights, and, of course, Santa himself will be along for the ride, spreading holiday cheer and offering magical photo ops.

At some locations (marked with a * below), the Coca-Cola Caravan will also feature a whimsical “Giving Shoppe,” a “Magic Post Office” for sending Christmas wishes, and a “ReSparkle Forest” where you can recycle your sample cans (and other items) for a chance to win exclusive goodies.

Here’s where the Coca-Cola Caravan will be stopping in Quebec this month and next — so get ready to mark your calendars!

An illuminated Coca-Cola holiday truck decorated with lights on a snowy street.
Coca-Cola’s sparkling holiday truck is lighting up the streets this season.Coca-Cola

November 20

Laval Rockets Place Bell (1950 Rue Claude-Gagné, Laval)*

IGA EXTRA (8130 Boul. Champlain, LaSalle)

November 21

IGA EXTRA (550 Autoroute Chomedey, Laval)

November 22

Quartier Dix30 Christmas Market (9090 Boul. Leduc, Brossard)*

Metro Plus (395 Rue St. Charles Ouest, Longueuil)

November 23

Défilé du Père Noel (Rene-Levesque Blvd, Montreal)*

November 24

Premium Outlets Tree Lighting (19001 Chemin Notre Dame, Mirabel)*

November 27

IGA EXTRA (90 Boulevard d’Anjou, Châteauguay)

November 28

IGA EXTRA (1315 Boulevard Iberville, Repentigny)

November 29

Metro Fournier (850 Boulevard Thibeau, Trois-Rivières)

December 3

Metro SM Collin (1233 Boulevard De Périgny, Chambly)

December 4

IGA EXTRA (65 Montée Masson, Mascouche)

December 5

IGA EXTRA (5680 Boulevard des Laurentides, Laval)

December 6

IGA Convivio (2295 Avenue Chauveau, Quebec City)

RONA (7410 Taschereau Blvd, Brossard)

December 7

IGA (Alimentation Patrice Tellier, 871 Principale, St-Donat-de-Montcalm)

IGA (680 Chemin du Village, Morin-Heights)

December 10

IGA (2400 Boulevard du Millénaire, Saint-Basile-le-Grand)

December 11

Jukebox Burger Bar et Laitier (11798 Boulevard Salaberry, Dollard-des-Ormeaux)

December 12

IGA Buteau (1234 Rue du Pont, Saint-Lambert-de-Lauzon)

Cinema Triomphe (1100 Rue Yves-Blais, Terrebonne)

December 13

Cinema Guzzo Mega Plex (1071 Chemin du Coteau, Terrebonne)

December 17

IGA (645 Boulevard Thibeau, Trois-Rivières)

December 18

IGA (81 Chemin de Lavaltrie, Lavaltrie)

December 19

Société du Vieux-Port de Montréal (333 Rue de la Commune Ouest, Montreal)

December 20

Les Sommets Saint-Sauveur (655 Chemin Louis-Dufour, Saint-Sauveur)

The Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan

Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan attractions, including the Holiday Studio photo booth, Magic Post Office with North Pole Mail, and festive gift displays.

Price: Free

When: From November 20 to December 20, 2024

Address: Various locations, find the full list here

Why You Need To Go: Mark your calendars, bring your holiday spirit, and don’t miss out on this feel-good festive experience!

Coca Cola Holiday Caravan website

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Quebec’s weather has forced Mont-Tremblant to postpone its 2024-25 ski season

Mont-Tremblant visitors will need to hold onto their skis just a little longer this season, as the resort has postponed the start of its 2024-25 season.

While the mountain was all set to kick off its winter fun next week on November 22, Quebec’s weather has thrown a curveball. According to Tremblant, recent temperatures have been too warm for snowmaking. The ski resort said that without enough cold weather, snowmaking opportunities have been “few and far between.”

But don’t stash away your gear just yet! The mountain resort promises the delay will be short, now planning to open about a week later, on November 28.

With colder nights in the forecast, Tremblant says it’s using this time to prepare the mountain. Extra snowguns have been installed on the lower Nansen trail to cover this area quickly, while other trails are getting similar attention. The resort said this additional effort is meant to help ensure an optimal experience when skiers finally hit the slopes.

In a message to eager skiers, the team at Tremblant shared that it is “[looking] forward to welcoming you and sharing unforgettable snowy moments.”

For those eager to kick off the season in style, Tremblant will host its annual red-carpet event at the base of the gondola on Thursday, November 28 at 8 a.m. — a fresh kickoff for a fresh new ski season.

So while it may mean a few extra days of waiting, Tremblant is putting in extra effort to make sure this season opens on a high note. With cold nights on the way, the slopes are gearing up for another unforgettable winter.

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