Immerse yourself in the warm, emblematic atmosphere of a sugar shack! Between gourmet feasts, taffy on snow and a festive atmosphere, a visit to a sugar shack is a celebration of Quebec’s terroir and know-how. Come and taste Quebec’s heritage and create sweet memories with family and friends!
MENU
Discover these classics, in their traditional or reinvented form!
Maple syrup
Pea soup
Homemade cretons
Oven-baked omelettes and pancakes
Smoked hams with maple syrup
Bacon and sausages
Oreilles de crisse
Baked beans (called “bines” in Québec)
Pouding chômeur
ACTIVITIES
Complement your culinary experience with activities that bring people together!
Maple taffy on snow
Horse-drawn carriage or tractor rides
Hiking through the maple grove
Visit the farm animals
Folk music and dance
Animated tour of the premises and presentation of tools and production processes
ATMOSPHERE
Your five senses will be delighted by this warm, festive atmosphere!
Dishes to share at large communal tables
Generous portions
Traditional folk music
Warm, rustic decor
Iconic clothing (plaid shirts and jeans)
Atmosphere perfumed with maple syrup and smoke
DRESS WARMLY!
Outdoor activities can be just as enjoyable as indoor feasts, as long as you cover up properly.
• A good coat
• Good boots
• Tuque
• Mittens
• Snow pants
WHEN?
The sugaring season varies according to weather conditions.
The production of maple water depends on the freezing of the night and the thawing of the day, an essential phenomenon for the maple to release its precious sap.
In general, the season runs from mid-March to the end of April!
MID-MARCH TO THE END OF APRIL!
IMPORTANT DIFFERENCES
> SUGAR SHACK: establishment where visitors are welcomed for a traditional meal.
> MAPPLE GORVE : forest where maple water is harvested and processed.
MAPLE SIROP COLORS
Golden = delicate taste
Amber = rich taste
Dark = robust taste
Very dark = strong taste
RESERVE NOW!
Although Quebec has an abundance of sugar shacks, places are going fast due to the popularity of this experience. Don’t miss your chance and book quickly!
IMPRESSIVE PRODUCTION: It takes about 40 liters of sap to produce just one liter of maple syrup!
A REAL LOCAL TREASURE: Quebec is the world’s largest producer of maple syrup, accounting for over 70% of global production!
THANKS TO THE ABORIGINAL PEOPLE: Around 1676, Aboriginal people were the first to boil maple water (thanks to iron cauldrons brought over from Europe by the French)!
A UNIQUE VOCABULARY: The word “cabane à sucre” has no exact equivalent in other languages, making it a typically Québécois expression.
A SUGARY COUNTRY: Québec boasts over 20,000 sugar shacks, including some 6,500 commercial ones, to satisfy fans of this sweet tradition. These are veritable maple temples, attracting visitors from far and wide!
THE BENEFITS OF MAPLE SIRPO: In addition to its delicious taste, maple syrup is rich in polyphenols, natural antioxidants that help slow cell aging. A treat for the palate and a boon for your health!
A HERITAGE: Sugar Time is officially listed as part of Quebec’s intangible heritage.
A JOURNEY FAR FAR AWAY: Astronaut David Saint-Jacques brought small tubes of maple syrup with him on his voyage into space in 2013.
A SYMBOL OF SPRING: The sugaring-off season often marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring in Quebec.
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