10 sugar shacks near Montréal for a sweet outing

The arrival of spring marks the start of sugaring-off season. Once the sap is collected and boiled, it’s time to savour sugar shack feasts and maple taffy on snow. These are life’s true small pleasures! And the best part? There are plenty of spots nearby to celebrate! Here are 10 great sugar shacks that are less than two hours from Montréal where you can take part in the season.

A small group standing in front of a snow-covered table makes maple taffy on snow. A woman smiles as she shows off her stick covered with maple taffy.

In Montérégie

1. Érablière Charbonneau (Mont-Saint-Grégoire)

Whether you opt for a hearty meal on site or a simple sugar shack meal box to reheat at home Érablière Charbonneau makes for a fun experience to share with family or friends. As a bonus, there are several outdoor activities, such as walking trails, a children’s playground and even a mini-farm. The venue also transforms into a chic cabin for special events.

2. La Cabane du Coureur (Saint-Marc-sur-Richelieu)

Looking for a gourmet experience? At La Cabane du Coureur, simple flavours, traditions and refinement reign supreme. The warm and welcoming La Cabane opens its doors on March 7.

3. Sucrerie de la Montagne (Rigaud)

This traditional maple grove is open year-round and is recognized as a Québec heritage site. In the heart of a forest of century-old maple trees, the site features a horse-drawn shuttle and musical entertainment, as well as guided tours of the sugar shack and bakery. There are loads of activities to enjoy! Accommodations are even available on site with a meal package.

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In Laurentides

4. Cabane à pommes – Labonté de la pomme (Oka)

The chef at the Cabane à pommes (Apple Shack) creates gourmet menus showcasing local Québec produce, starting with—you guessed it—apples and cider. Québec’s famous Oka cheese also figures prominently. This farm-to-table experience is available year-round, changing with the seasons.

5. Cabane à sucre Constantin (Saint-Eustache)

Mr. Constantin himself will greet you with a warm welcome! Throughout the year, the dedicated staff at Cabane à sucre Constantin provides friendly service in a charming setting, with a menu that changes with the seasons. A traditional sugar shack feast is guaranteed! Several activities are available on-site, including sleigh rides, inflatable bouncers and a mini-farm.

6. La Cabane d’à côté (Mirabel)

While the Au Pied de Cochon sugar shack, chef Martin Picard’s lair, needs little introduction, La Cabane d’à côté is less well known. Located next door, it serves traditional cuisine with a twist during the sugaring-off season. And in the summer, it offers farm-to-table picnic-style meals made with farm-raised products and freshly picked fruit and vegetables in a country setting.

Bonus: A vegetarian sugar shack

Delicious vegetarian dishes take centre stage at the Cabane à Tuque! With meals prepared entirely on site using local and organic ingredients, this sugar shack in Mont-Tremblant will tempt anyone with a sweet tooth, without skimping on tradition.

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At a sugar shack, a man carries a tray holding seven bowls of steaming pea soup.

To each their own sugar shack!

It goes without saying that this spring ritual, which is deeply rooted in local culture, calls for a traditional sugar shack feast. You can’t miss it! Québec maple syrup producers pull out all the stops to serve meals that combine tradition and modernity. From rustic sugar shacks to gourmet restaurants, there are endless spots to explore. Check them out here!

In Laval

7. La Ferme Aux Vieux Chênes (Laval)

Although it’s just a few minutes outside Montréal, Aux Vieux Chênes (in French only) offers a unique escape into nature. In the spring, this agritourism destination and working farm serves up sugar shack meals featuring local flavours and a friendly ambiance. The rest of the year, you can find products made from traditionally grown fruits and vegetables and animals raised in a rustic setting.

In Centre-du-Québec

8. Cabane à sucre Chez Ti-Père (Drummondville)

As versatile (featuring a gluten-free menu) as it is festive, the Cabane à sucre Chez Ti-Père is known for being a welcoming spot that serves a generous feast. Visiting the area by snowmobile? That’s ideal, because this sugar shack is also a snowmobile rest area! You can enjoy a well-deserved treat before hitting the trails again.

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In Lanaudière

9. Cabane à sucre des Sportifs (Saint-Esprit)

At the Cabane à sucre des Sportifs, traditional meals are served in an ambiance designed to entertain the family and encourage everyone to burn off some energy. From slides, giant rockets and flying saucers to farm visits, dance halls and automatic ball launchers—the choice is yours!

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In Montréal (right in town!)

10. Cabane Panache (Verdun)

More of a festival than a venue, Cabane Panache sets up its lumberjack camp in Verdun from March 19 to 22. Get ready for festive music that will get you on your feet, good food to fill your belly and Cimonak beer to quench your thirst! This is the ideal spot for celebrating the sugaring-off season without leaving the city!