On a snowy night, a warm stove is grown,
snuggle with each other,
silences the snow falls without traces.
- Shenfu
The three largest snowfalls in the world: Hokkaido in Japan, the northwestern North America and the coast of Alaska, and Canada is one of them.
Canada's high latitude forested geographical environment makes it an excellent ski resort. There are nearly a thousand ski resorts with excellent snow quality in Canada. Some have deep snow, some have nearly vertical drops, and some are as delicate as champagne foam.
gallops on the vast snow, letting the stirred snow powder slap behind you, looking at the silver-covered coniferous forest in the distance, the vastness and magnificence of Canada are unobstructed.
Winter is coming quietly, and Quebec, which has faded its autumn colors, has changed into a more beautiful winter dress. This is the treasure of Canada in winter, and it is definitely one of the places you cannot refuse in winter!
Quebec City with ice and snow filter added, it is more beautiful than oil paintings
Quebec city on Christmas Eve - the romantic "North American Little Paris"
The unique "not afraid of cold stars" people, the colder the more excited they are. No matter how heavy the wind and snow are, it is not as great as their love for winter.
People in Quebec agree with this!
Because they love winter, they hold the world's largest winter carnival every year!
At this moment, Quebec, where trees withered, will transform into a country of ice and snow with enthusiasm;
Visitors from all over the world will come here regardless of the cold, allowing this quiet Canadian winter to resound with laughter.
Mont-Tremblant Quebec, Canada
Quebec also owns Canada's first ski resort, Mount Tomblang.
This is not only Quebec's winter treasure, but also a famous resort in Canada.
Tangbulang Mountain's resort is surrounded by mountains and water. When winter comes, the village is covered with silver. Together with colorful French-style buildings, this small world will be decorated like a fairy tale world.
01, Quebec Ice Hotel
The second ice hotel in the world, the only one in North America.
Hôtel de Glace
The Quebec ice hotel, which is only open in winter, takes 5 weeks a year to build, and consumes about 500 tons of ice and 15,000 tons of snow each time. It can be regarded as the most magical place in Canada's winter.
02, Boat A,
is located in the Charlevoix area around Montreal. It has many famous landscapes in Quebec, Canada. It has been a household name major tourist attraction for more than a century.
In the past fifteen years, with the completion and opening of the Le Massif ski area, this already famous attraction has become a year-round resort in people's hearts.
Le Massif has the characteristics of the highest vertical altitude in a vast area east of the Canadian Rockies.
There are beautiful Saint Lawrence scenery here, which is also close to Quebec City, and there is also the charming art town of Baie-Saint-Paul nearby. With these advantages, Le Massif, which originally had no terrain advantages, has ranked among the top ten ski resorts in the world.
When you slide down from the top of the snow trail, you can enjoy the unique sight of the St. Lawrence River.
Boat is located on a steep slope
. As more and more tourists come here to enjoy the scenery and relax, various newly built tourist accommodation spaces have sprung up like mushrooms after a rain. The A house house is one of them.
This unusual hut is located on a steep slope overlooking the nearby St. Lawrence River
The boathouse is only 20 minutes from the Le Massif ski resort
In search of inspiration, a project team composed of architects and graphic design artists carefully studied the International Signal Code (ICS) long used for nautical communications, and finally determined the geometric shape of the hull, adding elements of the hull to it. The triangular roof of the
home is reminiscent of sails, while the wide wooden terrace corresponds to the upper deck with river views on the boat.The walls and ceilings of the public living area are covered with wooden panel veneers, which further emphasizes the similarity between this project and the hull.
The main entrance of the residence is located below the sloped roof, which is on the left line of letter A.
main entrance is located below the sloping roof, that is, on the left line of letter A
public living space has been built into a landscape corridor, where you can enjoy the panoramic view of the St. Lawrence River without blind spots. The staircase next to the entrance of the residential building leads to the semi-underground space on the lower floor, and the central game room leads to the spa area directly below the first floor slab.
A Boat Boat" is the second tourist-oriented project done by the architectural firm Bourgeois/Lechasseur in the Charlotte area.
Light-colored birch panels extend outward, contrasting with dark building exterior wall finish
Double-layer high living, dining and viewing spaces, fixed furniture, etc. are all made of Russian plywood finish
Light-colored birch panels extend outward, forming a sharp contrast with dark metal roof and building exterior wall finish
03, Charlotte Cabin
"Charlotte Cabin" (Dômes Charlevoix and A were earlier projects in the same area by the same architectural firm, and were the first attempt by the firm to redefine the travel accommodation space.
It is worth mentioning that this attempt not only allowed people to see their excellent design works, but also let people understand how they completed traditional designs through extremely innovative design methods.
"Charlois Hut" is an ecological residence that can adapt to the climate of all seasons. It is located in Petite-Rivière-Saint-François near Quebec City, with Massif de Charlevoix adjacent.
hut contains three dome buildings. Each building is set on the edge of the hillside, harmoniously blending with the landscape.
dome structure is located on a wooden platform with a spa
Guests can enter the cabin after passing through the woods from the public parking lot. The dome structure is situated on a wooden platform, which also contains a spa area overlooking the surrounding natural landscape. The windows to the south of the cabin bring spectacular views of the St. Lawrence River while also allowing residents to enjoy the natural light to the greatest extent.
Gray canvas and fireplace create a warm and cozy atmosphere
polished concrete floors add a sense of comfort and help maintain a uniform temperature within the dome. The gray canvas and fireplace create a warm and comfortable atmosphere In a cozy atmosphere, there is a streamlined service core area in the center of the cottage, which houses the kitchen, the main bed and the bathroom with an Italian shower. The floor above the service area can be reached through a wooden staircase, with a second bed.
This cottage invites people to experience the luxurious life in the mountains in a true sense, thus building a harmonious relationship with the natural environment.
The center of the cottage has a streamlined service core area in the center of cottage
The cottage hiding in the mountains
04, High House Gallery
On another snow-covered slope in Quebec, the designer set up a winter hut in the snow.
Pure white concrete and metal sheets completely cover the surface, making the building blend with the surrounding environment, highlighting the simple and clear gable profile of the building.
What makes it special is that in the overhead lower space of the building is an outdoor living room.
There is a stove here, providing residents with a safe and comfortable snowy snow. Living space.
dry-silled architectural structure makes the house higher than the surrounding trees. Looking from the house to Mount St. Anne, your vision will not be interrupted, and you can feel the amazing overall aesthetic.
The house will be exposed to sunlight every day, and the white concrete panel cladding and corrugated steel plate roof make the space clean and clear.
On cloudy or snowy days, the entire building is integrated into the white scenery and almost disappeared.
And in summer, the white structure forms a clear contrast with the green mountains behind you.
05, Shed Hotel
Shed Hotel was designed by Atelier Pierre Thibault Studio in Canada and serves as a temporary residence in the Quebec Nature Reserve.
This building, called "Résidence des Stagiaires", also known as "Trainee Residence", has a land area of about 18 hectares (45 acres).
is located in the rural area of Quebec, Jardins de Métis, once famous in the Reford Gardens.
building has a classic herringbone roof, and is integrated with wooden walls, panels, and furniture. The exterior of the building is surrounded by gray wood and the top is made of metal. These two buildings are used for temporary residence and mainly serve the annual International Garden Festival. At that time, many architects and designers will design some temporary hotels. Located in the village of Grand-Métis on the coast of Saint Lawrence,
Shed Hostel was originally a private land of railway giant George Stephen, whose niece was a horticulturalist who transformed the land into an English garden between 1926 and 1958.
Since 1962, the gardens have been officially opened to the public, and some residences have been transformed into museums. Since 2000, the International Garden Festival has begun.
The exposed wooden structure was built by a local carpenter team. They first completed the building support system in winter. When spring came, they built the wooden boards manually, which were processed in the studio.
Wooden structures can be seen everywhere in the entire space, such as floors, walls, and furniture
Wooden dining tables, kitchen operating tables, storage racks and other furniture in public areas echoes the surrounding wood products.
The designer also set up a learning area in the social space and installed slatted wooden floors in the mezzanine so that light can penetrate into the lower space.
bedroom is located on two floors in another volume, on the ground floor, 3 rooms are equipped with simple beds and small cabinets.
also has some beds under the eaves of the upper floor,
thus forms a flexible layout form to meet the needs of different users
The spacious window allows light to enter the indoors, and visitors can see the natural landscape outside
No matter how cold the ice and snow Quebec is,
It has long become the warmest existence in this winter!
