Sugar time, a sweet tradition

Le temps des sucres: a celebration of our terroir

With the last days of winter, from the end of February to the end of April, the sugaring-off season is a highlight of the Quebec gourmet calendar. It's the perfect time to visit sugar shacks and enjoy a maple feast with family and friends. In the Petite Nation region, maple groves welcome you for a convivial and tasty experience.

A feast for the whole family

In Papineauville, Chez Ti-Mousse immerses you in a warm, festive atmosphere, ideal for families. The all-you-can-eat meal features classic dishes: pea soup, baked beans, maple ham and the famous taffy on snow. On weekends, horse-drawn sleigh hikes add an enchanting touch to this gourmet experience.

Between tradition and terroir

In Lochaber, Ferme St Lap offers maple meals served on site or to take away. This homemade feast showcases local products and the expertise of sugar artisans. In addition to its sugar shack, the farm is renowned for its vegetable stand, open year-round.

A gourmet break in the heart of nature

From February 7 to April 21, 2025, the Parc Oméga sugar shack opens its doors to offer visitors a sweet experience in the heart of nature. Located on the Sugar Trail, it offers maple taffy, a seasonal must. In addition to taffy, other maple products are available on site.

Maple flavours to go

Audacity and authenticity

For an experience where innovation and tradition meet, Le Jardin des Érables in Namur is a must. With unique maple products such as maple and sweet clover granola, maple Teriyaki sauce and delicious caramel, this place seduces with its authentic, refined flavors. These creations offer a local touch to everyday meals, from breakfasts to tasty marinades. Committed to the environment, Le Jardin des Érables supports ecological causes, combining gourmet pleasure with responsibility. It's an ideal destination for epicureans in search of originality and local products to incorporate into their recipes.

A world of delicacies

For a unique gourmet experience, François Lambert 's Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix boutique is a veritable Ali Baba's cave for fans of local sweets. Specializing in maple products, it offers delights such as popcorn, cotton candy and maple meringues, perfect for young and old alike. Among the flagship creations, Larmes de dragon combines maple and coffee in a crunchy meringue, offering a refined sweet break or an original souvenir. Each bite allows you to rediscover the delicate taste of maple, revisited with savoir-faire.

A maple grove with a taste of Prohibition

In Ripon,Érablière des Montagnes Noires offers a unique approach, combining artisanal know-how and historical inspiration. Founded by Pierre Caplette, it stands out for its smoked maple syrup and maple spirits, including Cuvée Prohibition, a 30% alcohol liqueur made with a copper whisky still.

Traditional know-how and exclusive distribution