Must-see events
The region is brimming with events. To prepare for your outing, take the time to discover our restaurants and accommodations. And who knows, along the way, one of our attractions might just [...]
Sugar season, a sweet tradition
Sweet treats for the whole family
In Papineauville, Chez Ti-Mousseoffersa friendly experience designed for families. The all-you-can-eat meal features classic maple syrup season dishes, 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 gourmet outing.
Between tradition and local products
In Lochaber, St Lap Farmoffersmaple-themed meals to eat in or take away from February 28 to April 10, 2026. This establishment showcases traditional home cooking while promoting local produce. The vegetable stand, open year-round, completes the experience and allows you to prolong the pleasure of local flavors.
The sugar shack brunch, casual style
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 is required to enjoy a generous and comforting menu, perfect for prolonging the spirit of sugaring season in a simple, family-friendly atmosphere.
A sweet break surrounded by nature
Starting February 14, 2026, the sugar shack at Omega Park will welcome visitors to the sugar trail. Maple taffy will be the star of the show, accompanied by other maple products to be enjoyed in a unique natural setting.
Maple flavors to go
In Petite Nation, maple groves are much more than just places of production: they embody expertise, passion, and creativity that can be tasted in every bite.
In Lochaber, the Bergerie Bouwman Érablière brilliantly combines tradition and innovation. With more than 8,000 taps, it produces maple syrup of exceptional quality, thanks to cutting-edge technology and rigorous management. In its farm shop, you can discover a variety of maple-flavored treats: butters, sugars, and homemade products, as well as carefully raised meats. A stop that combines authenticity and gourmet pleasure.
In Namur, the Jardin des Érables charm visitors with its boldly inventive maple-based creations. Maple and sweet clover granola, maple teriyaki sauce, delicately flavored caramel: each product is designed to enhance everyday meals with a local and refined touch. Committed to the environment, this iconic place combines culinary pleasure with responsibility, in a spirit deeply rooted in the terroir.
At 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, revisited with finesse and expertise.
A maple grove with a taste of prohibition
In Ripon, theÉrablière des Montagnes Noires offers a unique approach, combining artisanal expertise and historical inspiration. Founded by Pierre Caplette, it stands out for its smoked maple syrup and maple spirits, including the Prohibition cuvée, a 30% alcohol liqueur made with a copper whiskey still.
Traditional expertise and exclusive distribution
With 10,000 taps across 300 acres, the maple grove produces a large quantity of 34-gallon barrels of syrup each spring. Its artisanal process uses a cedar smokehouse and wood heating, guaranteeing exceptional quality. Its products are sold exclusively online, with free delivery in the Petite-Nation Valley and Gatineau.