A man photographs his children on Genesis, a ride at the Fun Show Amusement, a travelling carnival, in the Montreal borough of Saint-Leonard on Friday, July 18, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
People ride Vertigo, a swing ride at Beauce Carnavale, a travelling carnival, in Victoriaville, Que., on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Tany Johal, centre, celebrates after finally winning her mother Ravneet a prize for Mother's Day as Sylvain Gravel in Lasalle on Sunday, May 11, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
A man photographs his children on Genesis, a ride at the Fun Show Amusement, a travelling carnival, in the Montreal borough of Saint-Leonard on Friday, July 18, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
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People attend the Fun Show Amusement, a travelling carnival, in Laval, Que., on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
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People attend the Fun Show Amusement, a travelling carnival, in Laval, Que., on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
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People ride Vertigo, a swing ride at Beauce Carnavale, a travelling carnival, in Victoriaville, Que., on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
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Tany Johal, centre, celebrates after finally winning her mother Ravneet a prize for Mother's Day as Sylvain Gravel in Lasalle on Sunday, May 11, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Bright colourful rides, skill-testing games with a stuffed animal prize, and copious amounts of sticky cotton candy are all hallmarks of the travelling carnival circuit, and are deeply rooted in the imagination of Quebecers who've been able to experience them.
The travelling midways, which temporarily set up shop in shopping centre parking lots or wherever else they can find space, have been part of the Quebec landscape for decades.
The people who bring on the fun say they intend to be here for years to come.
Here's a look at this Quebec summer staple.
This report by °µÍø½ûÇø was first published Aug. 2, 2025.
