Birdwatching at Parc national de Plaisance
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Maple Sugar Season: A Sweet Tradition
Sweet treats for the whole family
In Papineauville, Chez Ti-Mousseoffersa welcoming experience designed for families. The all-you-can-eat meal showcases the great classics of sugaring season, from pea soup to baked beans, maple-glazed ham, and traditional maple taffy on snow. On weekends, horse-drawn hikes add a fun touch to this culinary outing.
Between tradition and local products
In Lochaber, Ferme St Lapoffersmaple-themed meals to eat in or take out from February 28 to April 10, 2026. The restaurant features home-style cooking inspired by tradition, while highlighting local ingredients. The vegetable stand, open year-round, rounds out the experience, allowing guests to savor the flavors of the region even longer.
A laid-back sugar shack brunch
In Papineauville, Uncle Broue offers a sugar shack brunch every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in collaboration with Les Rondins sugar shack. No reservation required—just come and enjoy a hearty, comforting menu, perfect for extending the spirit of sugaring season in a simple, family-friendly atmosphere.
A sweet treat surrounded by nature
Starting February 14, 2026, the sugar shack at Omega Park welcomes visitors to the Sugar Trail. Maple taffy takes center stage, accompanied by other maple products to enjoy in a unique natural setting.
Maple flavors to go
In Petite Nation, maple groves are much more than just production sites: they embody the expertise, passion, and creativity that can be tasted in every bite.
In Lochaber, the Bergerie Bouwman Érablière brilliantly combines tradition and innovation. With over 8,000 taps, it produces maple syrup of exceptional quality, thanks to cutting-edge technology and meticulous management. In its farm shop, you’ll discover a variety of maple treats: butters, sugars, and homemade products, as well as carefully raised meats. A stop that combines authenticity with culinary delight.
In Namur, the Jardin des Érables charms visitors with creations that boldly reinvent maple. Maple and sweet clover granola, maple teriyaki sauce, or delicately flavored caramel: each product is designed to enhance everyday meals with a local and refined touch. Committed to the environment, this iconic spot combines culinary pleasure with responsibility, in a spirit deeply rooted in the local terroir.
In Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix, the Boutique de François Lambert is a true paradise for lovers of local sweets. Popcorn, cotton candy, maple meringues , and the famous Larmes de dragon—a subtle blend of maple and coffee—offer a sweet experience that is both comforting and inventive. Each creation highlights the pure taste of maple, reimagined with finesse and expertise.
A maple grove with a Prohibition-era vibe
In Ripon, theÉrablière des Montagnes Noires offers a unique approach, combining artisanal expertise with historical inspiration. Founded by Pierre Caplette, it stands out for its smoked maple syrup and maple spirits, including the Prohibition cuvée, a 30% ABV liqueur produced using a copper whiskey still.
Traditional craftsmanship and exclusive distribution
With 10,000 taps across 300 acres, the sugar bush produces a large quantity of 34-gallon barrels of syrup each spring. Its traditional production process uses a cedar smokehouse and wood-fired heating, ensuring exceptional quality. Its products are sold exclusively online, with free delivery in the Petite-Nation Valley and Gatineau.