We would like to take this opportunity to remind you that there are various rules concerning weapons, replicas of weapons and accessories during the festival, especially since it takes place on a campus. As such, do note that NO WEAPONS OR REPLICAS OF WILL BE ALLOWED ON SITE during the Maid Café. However, some exceptions are made for the festival itself, from March 31st to April 2nd. Here is what’s still forbidden:
- Any firearm, replica of a firearm, or anything resembling a firearm;
- Any object that can shoot projectiles, including but not limited to guns, bows, bolas, slingshots, water guns and nerf guns;
- Weapons made of metal, even if they do not cut, and even if they’re packaged, hidden, or sheathed (weapons made of wood or other soft materials are accepted unless otherwise forbidden by other rules);
- Taser guns, brass knuckles, truncheons, nunchakus, pepper spray or any other object forbidden by law;
- Excessively large, long or heavy accessories may be confiscated, if considered dangerous by the security;
- Any other object considered dangerous by the security.
Please also note that, as mentionned in the case of firearms, any real weapon is also prohibited.
On a lighter subject, the residences on the Université Laval campus offer accomodation just a few steps away from the festival. If you would like to know how to book a room, be it through email or phone, you can find all the info in the Accomodation section of the General Information page.