Sugar shack season is here!
Article updated on March 21, 2024
Sugar shack season means great food, sunshine, and good times. It’s no wonder everyone loves this sweet time of year!
That’s why we’ve selected the best sugar shacks near a train station or bus stop, so you can take full advantage of the experience with family or friends.
Le Chalet des Érables in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines
Opened in 1948 and recognized as a Québec heritage site, Le Chalet des Érables i is the perfect place to dive into sugar shack traditions. With historic buildings nestled in a forest of century-old maple trees, it offers an experience that’s as authentic as it is delicious. On the menu: all the sugar shack classics, from crispy oreilles de crisse (pork rinds) to hearty traditional dishes drenched in maple syrup.
Visitors can also enjoy a variety of activities, including hiking through the forest, visiting the petting farm, exploring the maple shop, hopping on a rail train tour, riding in a horse-drawn carriage, testing your skills on a mechanical bull, or enjoying the bumper cars and carousel - there’s something for all ages to enjoy.
Address: 5660 Montée Gagnon, Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines
We visited this sugar shack
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L'Érablière aux Trois Renards in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines
Credit: L'Érablière aux Trois Renards
Since 1974, L'Érablière aux Trois Renards has been offering visitors the full authentic sugar shack experience. Here, it’s all about tradition, great food, and family fun. Plenty to explore: take a horse-drawn wagon ride, meet the farm animals, visit the Maple History Museum, and enjoy lively folk music—all before sitting down to a classic sugar shack feast to top off the day!
Address: 419 5e Avenue, Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines
La Maison autochtone in Mont-Saint-Hilaire
Credit: La Maison autochtone
For a deep dive into the culinary traditions of the First Nations, head to La Maison autochtone, where the roots of the sugar shack experience come to life. More than just a meal, it’s a cultural experience. During sugar season, the museum serves a traditional feast, featuring bannock bread, Atikamekw-style sugar pie, and storytelling by the fire about Indigenous traditions—perfectly paired with dessert.
Address: 510 Montée des Trente, Mont-Saint-Hilaire
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