Sculptors and carvers are hard at work putting the finishing touches on the Hôtel de Glace. It was scheduled to open for visits between Christmas and New Year’s Day and welcome its first overnight guests on Jan. 4. heart of the hotel, surrounded by sculptures that will delight children. For adults, the bar will be serving drinks in ice shot glasses once again. For more information and to book a room, visit valcartier. com/en/accommodations/ hotel-de-glace-ice-hotel. The hotel will close for the season on March 19. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin)