The dawn of spring means one thing in Quebec: it's sugar season, baby! The liquid gold of maple syrup flows into restaurants, markets, breweries, street parties and more all around Montreal, so we sugar lovers don't even need to leave town to take advantage of the cabane à sucre vibe.
Read on for the most exciting options to taste the flavours of sugaring off season: pea soup, maple-glazed ham, fluffy omelets, pouding chômeur, oreilles de crisse… and for those seeking out a little something different, there are plenty of chefs reinventing what sugar shack season means.
Whether you're looking for a traditional atmosphere with live music and outdoor fun or a more contemporary take on the season, complete with crisp white table cloths and cocktail pairings, Montreal offers plenty of options to celebrate this sweet, sweet time of year.
Marché Artisans
900 Boulevard René-Lévesque O, Montreal, H3B 4A5
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Dates: On weekends from February 28th to April 19th, 2026
Start the day with a blast of maple at the Fairmont Hotel's Marché Artisan, where the Sugar Town Brunch Buffet offers comforting dishes rich with maple: from classics to seasonal creations packed with indulgent surprises. Choose from generous platters of gravlax, pastries or cheeses, savoury dishes like poultry sausages slow-cooked in maple syrup to herbed scrambled eggs and house focaccia pizza, and sweets ranging from sugar pie with wild sweet clover cream to maple butter crêpes with lashings of syrup.
Restaurant Le Richmond
377 Rue Richmond, Montreal, H3J 1T9
Dates: March 22nd, 2026
Get a true sugar shack experience on the Richmond's terrace, with sharing platters featuring roasted ham, bacon, beet salad with goat cheese, salmon rillettes and sourdough toast. Add to that French toast with pistachio cream, pasta carbonara or halibut with ginger-maple carrot purée, and crown the whole feast with a dessert of whisky-maple caramelized pears. Stop by the mini petting zoo and grab a taste of maple taffy on snow for a fittingly sweet conclusion.
Les Enfants Terribles
Multiple locations
Dates: Starting March 14th, while supplies last
Les Enfants Terribles brings a fresh twist to sugaring off season at all their locations: comforting plates highlight ingredients from local purveyors on dishes like the brunch sharing platter, featuring fluffy scrambled eggs, roasted Quebec ham, thick-cut bacon, sausages, baked beans and pancakes. Craving something even sweeter? Try desserts like sugar pie, mapley crème brûlée and maple fudge.
L'Oeufrier
Multiple locations
Dates: While supplies last
Maple season starts early in the day at L'Oeufrier, where maple syrup takes centre stage in exclusive seasonal dishes that spotlight ingredients like house-smoked ham, crispy potatoes and fluffy eggs. Try the poutine with chunks of maple-kissed ham to contrast with the indulgent Hollandaise, or maybe they'll bring back their bacon milkshake, a unique salty-sweet treat that'll kick any new day into overdrive.
Caribou Gourmand
5308 Boulevard St-Laurent, Montreal, H2T 1S1
Dates: Starting March 13th, while supplies last
This Mile End restaurant celebrates sugar season with a generous brunch offering every weekend. The menu showcases the classic tender braised ham and maple-infused sausages, plus treats like pecan scones and drink pairings featuring the golden nectar of the gods. Try the latte d'la Cabane: maple syrup, whipped cream, and a salted caramel rim for good measure.
Dates: On weekends from March 14th to April 19th, 2026
Head to Ste-Hélène Bistro-Terrasse on Parc Jean-Drapeau for this annual urban sugar shack, the ultimate destination to celebrate maple season close to home. The menu features maple-braised pulled ham, smokey pea soup, syrup-sweetened omelette, slow-cooked baked beans and the ever-popular pouding chômeur. Each bite is enhanced by traditional music and a striking view of the St. Lawrence River.
Dates: From March 19th to 22nd, 2026
Few events capture the lively spirit of the season better than this Verdun street party. Wellington transforms into an enormous open-air sugar shack where Quebec traditions come alive with live music on three stages, dancing, bonfires and activities like log-sawing contests. Join thousands of visitors as local restaurants showcase their creativity with tasty eats like maple-glazed hot dogs, aged cheddar and maple butter grilled cheese, and crispy beignets served with maple-bourbon sauce.
Dates: April 11th, 2026
When the maple trees start flowing, Hochelaga comes alive! Grab the fam and head out to Parc Morgan in HoMa for this vibrant outdoor feast. Local restaurateurs showcase their creativity by preparing maple-inspired bites, each one vying to win over festival-goers who get to vote for the best. Let the music envelop you, stop by the open-air bar for a tipple, and try your hand at some axe throwing - not necessarily in that order.
Dates: From February 27th to March 8th, and every weekend until March 22nd, 2026
Experience the sweet (literally) pleasure of outdoor dining right there on the pier looking out onto the St. Lawrence at this maple-tastic neighbourhood celebration, where diners can pick the combo of their choice, with dishes including maple-glazed ham, roasted potatoes, maple bacon, baked beans, coleslaw, pudding chômeur and if you add the extra, maple taffy on a stick. Track down the six game stations where sweet challenges await, and try to unlock tasty surprises and exclusive rewards on the way.
Le Temps des Sucres à la Plaza
Date: March 14th, 2026
Centred at Bain St-Denis, this one-day neighbourhood fiesta on the Plaza lights up the day with maple treats, live music and lots of activities for the whole family. Chow down on some maple taffy served up on snow as you tap your foot to an old school jig.
Cabane à Sucre Promenade Masson
Date: April 11, 2026
This one-day-only party brings the sugar shack experience right to the street with traditional music, old-fashioned games and sweet snacks the kids will love. Get into the mood by donning your plaid shirt and tuque, and get limber so you can take part in the many activities.
Les Sucres au Marché Jean-Talon
Date: April 11th, 2026
Celebrate maple season at Marché Jean-Talon, home to the freshest local ingredients by artisanal purveyors all year round. Come on this special day to enjoy delicious creations like maple-infused poutine, fruity mocktails and maple spirits, plus classics like maple taffy on snow. Beyond the sweet treats, you'll also enjoy free entertainment like storytelling sessions for kids, lively dance performances and live music.
Date: March 28th, 2026
On this one day a year the beautiful Atwater Market brings together maple syrup producers, manufacturers and restaurateurs in a vibrant tribute to the maple tree, complete with live entertainment. The stalls are overflowing with sweet treats: caramel popcorn, syrups infused with Nordic spices, craft beers aged in maple barrels and a themed menu with iconic dishes like maple-glazed pork belly and poutine with maple demi-glace and aged cheese curds.
Les Sucres au Marché Maisonneuve
Date: March 29th, 2026
Head to Marché Maisonneuve for a festive day celebrating the sweet flavours of spring. Visitors stop at a kiosk to taste a golden maple tartlet, sip on a maple cream coffee from Intermiel, and finish with a plate of maple-glazed pork belly. Take a seat at the rustic tables to tuck in as you watch folkloric dancing and games.
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