Every year, maple syrup takes center stage on tables across the province, and Montreal offers countless ways to celebrate it. Various restaurants, breweries, and seasonal festivals draw inspiration from traditional sugar shacks, bringing festive experiences right into the heart of the city. Some outdoor events provide an opportunity to enjoy maple treats in all forms while taking in cultural and musical entertainment.
Menus highlight the classic flavours of sugar season: pea soup, maple-glazed ham, fluffy omelets, and rich desserts. Some chefs put a creative spin on these dishes by incorporating unexpected ingredients such as boreal spices, fine cheeses, or refined side pairings.
The ambiance plays a key role in the experience. Solid wood tables, outdoor fire pits, and live performances enhance the immersive setting. Whether seeking a traditional atmosphere or a more contemporary take on the season, Montreal offers plenty of options to celebrate this sweet time of year.
Discover where to enjoy these seasonal specialties without leaving the city with this guide to the best urban sugar shacks in Montreal.
Multiple locations
Available from March 3rd to 31st 2025
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At each of their locations across Quebec, Les Enfants Terribles bring a fresh twist to the sugaring season with their signature approach. This year, tradition meets refinement, with generous dishes where maple syrup subtly enhances every bite.
The menu unfolds in three delicious stages, from lunch to the final sweet indulgences. At lunchtime, comforting plates highlight carefully selected ingredients, like the Ils en Fument du Bon sausage risotto, enriched with brown butter, bacon, and confit fennel. For brunch, the cabane à sucre platter gathers all the beloved classics: scrambled eggs, braised ham, bacon, sausages, baked beans, and a maple crêpe. To round off the experience, the dessert trio offers an irresistible choice of sugar pie, crème brûlée, or maple fudge. Each bite extends the pleasure of sugaring season with a touch of elegance.
Les Sucres aux Marchés
Les Sucres at Jean-Talon Market
The event will take place on March 29th, 2025
Celebrate maple season in a festive atmosphere at Marché Jean-Talon! Throughout the day, enjoy delicious creations from passionate artisans: maple taffy on snow, maple-infused poutine, fruity mocktails, and maple spirits. Local maple producers and craft makers will showcase their expertise, offering an unforgettable tasting experience.
Beyond the sweet treats, the event features free entertainment for the whole family: storytelling sessions for kids, lively dance performances, and traditional music concerts featuring local artists. Whether you love classic Sugar Shack flavours or want to explore something new, this is the perfect way to experience sugar season in the heart of Montreal.
The event will take place on April 5th, 2025
From the early morning, the sweet aromas waft through the air at Atwater Market, heralding a day rich in flavours and discoveries. Les Sucres brings together maple syrup producers, manufacturers and restaurateurs in a vibrant tribute to the maple tree. The stalls are overflowing with sweet treats: caramelized popcorn, syrups infused with Nordic spices, homemade soft bars with syrup and craft beers aged in maple barrels are a delight for the curious and the foodie.
The themed menu showcases iconic dishes, from pork belly glazed in syrup to fruity maple mocktails, not to mention the great classics such as tourtière (meat pie) in birch syrup or poutine with maple demi-glace sauce and aged cheese curds. On stage, the musicians set the place alight with lively rhythms, while the dancers invite visitors to learn a few folk dance steps. Children can take part in activities such as making maple lollipops or games of skill inspired by lumberjack camps. With its varied entertainment, gourmet dishes and warm atmosphere, Les Sucres au Marché Atwater offers an unmissable celebration of Quebec's terroir, where each visitor can savour maple in all its richness and diversity.
Les Sucres at Maisonneuve Market
The event will take place on April 6th, 2025
With the arrival of warmer days, Les Sucres at Marché Maisonneuve brings together maple syrup producers and artisans 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. Each bite showcases the expertise of local producers and the richness of Québec's terroir.
Meanwhile, the dancers of Tissés Serrés invite guests of all ages to learn a few traditional steps, turning the market square into a lively dance floor. The celebration continues with the upbeat sounds of EspaceTrad and Picky Pickers, who keep the energy high with reels and bluegrass tunes. To enhance the experience, a cozy relaxation area has been set up with rustic tables, allowing visitors to sit back and enjoy their market finds at a leisurely pace. At this event filled with delicious treats and lively performances, sugar season is experienced with enthusiasm and joy, where traditions and pleasure come together in perfect harmony.
Available on the weekends of March 8th-9th and March 15th-16th, 2025.
No need to trek into the woods to experience the lively spirit of a sugar shack. Le Fou Fou brings the Royalmount to life with a celebration where maple syrup takes center stage. From maple taffy on snow to generous dishes and traditional Québécois music, every bite is part of a festive outdoor feast.
From 12 PM to 5 PM, the space becomes a gathering spot for food lovers and partygoers looking for a sweet and lively experience. With classic sugar shack delights and a wide selection of drinks, every moment unfolds in an electrifying atmosphere. The terrace echoes with singing and laughter, turning the afternoon into a vibrant tribute to Québec traditions, reimagined with a bold urban energy.
705 Rue Ste-Catherine O, Montréal, H3B 4G5
Available from March 20th to the 23rd, 2025.
For a few days only, Climats transforms Time Out Market Montréal into an authentic sugar shack experience, blending tradition with creativity. At the helm, Chef Jean-Sébastien Giguère, also known for his work at La Cabane du Coureur in Saint-Marc-sur-Richelieu, brings his expertise to the heart of the city's exclusive opportunity to savour his culinary mastery without leaving Montréal.
The crispy fried chicken is paired with a maple butter poutine, elevated by a foie gras sauce. For a touch of indulgence from the sea, the lobster roll is enhanced with crispy pork rinds, offering a delightful contrast of textures. To finish on a sweet note, the pouding chômeur with vanilla ice cream provides pure comfort, while maple taffy on snow delivers a classic, nostalgic treat.
5308 Boulevard St-Laurent, Montréal, H2T 1S1
Available from mid-March to the end of April 2025.
Located in Mile-End, Caribou Gourmand celebrates sugar season with a generous brunch, which is available every weekend starting Friday. Rooted in Québécois traditions yet infused with a creative twist, the menu showcases comforting and flavourful dishes. Expect tender braised ham, maple-infused sausages, and pecan scones, blending sweetness and indulgence in perfect harmony.
No meal is complete without the perfect pairing. The Cabane beer and the Cabane mimosa, prepared with maple whisky, apple juice, and salted caramel, bring a festive touch to the experience. In a warm and welcoming setting, where sharing and the love of good food takes priority, Caribou Gourmand is a must-visit for those who enjoy a sugar season brunch, blending French expertise with Québec flavours.
The event will take place on March 20th to 23rd, 2025
Few events capture the lively spirit of Cabane Panache, where maple syrup and Québec traditions come to life in a rustic and electrifying setting. For this 13th edition, Promenade Wellington expands once again, bringing even more activities and immersive experiences to the festival. For four days, the street transforms into an enormous open-air sugar shack, drawing thousands of visitors eager to welcome spring with indulgent dishes and an unbeatable festive atmosphere.
This year, 18 local restaurants showcase their creativity by reinventing classic Québec dishes, available for $6 or $8. Highlights include house-made sausage hot dogs glazed with maple syrup, aged cheddar and maple butter grilled cheese, and crispy beignets served with maple-bourbon sauce. Vegetarian and vegan options ensure that this sweet tradition has something for everyone. For drinks, the Train Brique-Recyc Station welcomes festival-goers with four bars offering a unique selection of Québec cocktails and craft beers. The Shack à bières Benelux and Chalet Coureur des Bois round out the lineup with comforting drinks, perfect for pairing with the celebration's flavours.
Music fills the entire neighbourhood, with performances on three major stages, including the Forêt Fizz Stage and the Ici Pneu Touchette Stage. Each night wraps up with artists turning the crowd into a whirlwind of dancing and joy. Between bites, the boldest visitors can try their hand at wood-sawing challenges, while others cozy up by a bonfire with a glass of spiced Québec rum. No matter how you celebrate, Cabane Panache remains the must-attend event for experiencing sugar season with energy and excitement.
Restaurant Ôma par Hakim Chajar
4500 Chemin Strobl, Dunham, J0E 1M0
Available from February 27th to May 4th, 2025
From the moment you arrive at Restaurant Ôma, the enticing aromas and Hakim Chajar's seasonal approach captivate the senses. Sugar season here becomes an opportunity to explore maple syrup in all its forms, highlighting fresh ingredients and harmonious flavor combinations.
The three- or four-course menus offer a variety of textures and contrasts that elevate maple syrup beyond its natural sweetness. The chef skillfully integrates it with mild spices, citrus notes, and delicately confit root vegetables. The meal begins with flavorful appetizers such as deviled eggs, house-made cretons, pork and salmon rillettes, and maple mustard-marinated beets, served with grilled country bread and whipped bacon-fat butter. The main courses masterfully balance sweet and savoury, featuring smoky pea soup, sausage stew over aligot mashed potatoes, rolled cheese omelet with herb-infused beurre blanc, and tender whole veal shank accompanied by shawarma-spiced baked beans with saffron-infused apricots. The meal concludes with comforting sweets like pouding chômeur with vanilla ice cream and a selection of reinvented maple desserts, including caramel apple tart and classic maple tart.
Set in a rustic atmosphere, each dish reflects a deep respect for Québec's culinary heritage, offering a modern and inspired take on sugar season traditions.
377 Rue Richmond, Montréal, H3J 1T9
Available on March 29th and 30th, 2025.
Every year, Le Richmond transforms its terrace into a true sugar shack experience. Amid Griffintown's industrial backdrop, the air fills with the sweet aroma of maple, setting the stage for a generous feast. The meal begins with a sharing platter where puff pastry-wrapped blood pudding with foie gras sits alongside roasted bone-in ham and thick-cut bacon, blending textures and flavours with boldness.
For the main course, choices abound: French toast with mascarpone cream and roasted nuts for a sweet indulgence, maple-glazed porchetta for a perfect balance of tenderness and crunch, or Atlantic salmon draped in caper hollandaise for a refined finish.
Outside, a mini-petting farm adds a rustic charm to the occasion. Between bites and sips of Sortilège whisky, maple taffy on snow provides a fittingly sweet conclusion. Laughter from children mingles with the soft chime of goat bells, turning this brunch into a true celebration of sugar season.
Multiple locations
Available from February 21st, 2025, until stocks last.
Every spring, Édouard et Léo revives the sugar season tradition in its own way: a meal box ready to be heated and shared, without compromising authenticity or the richness of flavours. Designed for 4 to 6 guests, it brings together everything expected from a classic feast, and even more. Irresistibly tender meat pie, maple-glazed ham with a delicate caramelization, comforting baked beans, and old-fashioned pea soup-each dish is a tribute to craftsmanship and the use of high-quality local ingredients.
To complete the experience, the box includes crispy pork rinds (oreilles de crisse), an essential part of the sugar shack tradition that adds the perfect crunch. Pickled beets, slightly tangy, balance the richness of the meal and bring a refreshing contrast. And, of course, the grand finale: a classic sugar pie, carefully prepared with traditional techniques, delivering a sweet and velvety finish.
This sweet and savoury box, inspired by the grand tables of the past, showcases the expertise and passion of Boucherie Édouard et Léo, which proudly supports local farmers and artisans. Available for delivery or in-store pickup, all that remains is to set the table, pour a glass of cider or a cold glass of milk, and enjoy a meal worthy of the finest sugar shacks. A perfect opportunity to gather family and friends around a feast that celebrates Quebec's rich culinary heritage with warmth and authenticity.
536 Avenue Duluth E, Montréal, H2L 1A9
Available for pre-order while supplies last.
From the moment you open the box, the spirit of Le Pied de Cochon is in your home. Designed for two people, this sweet menu honours Quebec's grand tablées in a ready-to-eat format. Onion soup, gratinated to perfection, opens the ball. Then, the essential roast ham, coated in a maple syrup glaze, is savoured with maple bines and a soufflé shrimp omelet, whose lightness contrasts with the depth of its flavours. The pithivier, flaky to perfection, conceals a melt-in-the-mouth pork and duck stuffing, sublimated by a porcini mushroom sauce. And to round off this festive meal, the fried crêpes, crisp and golden, are bathed in maple dulce de leche and a blueberry sauce that balances the whole with a welcome hint of acidity.
Quantities are limited! Place your order, heat up and enjoy: the sugar shack is now at home, with no compromise on gourmet pleasure.
Multiple locations
Available from March 3rd, 2025
Sugar season continues into brunch at L'Oeufrier, where maple syrup takes center stage in three exclusive dishes, each available for $20. Generous and indulgent, they celebrate this beloved Québec tradition with a playful twist.
No fighting in this sugar shack! L'Oeufrier brings maple lovers together for a comforting brunch. House-smoked ham, crispy potatoes, fluffy eggs, and a generous drizzle of maple syrup create hearty and festive plates. Every bite strikes the perfect sweet-and-savoury balance for maximum enjoyment.
For those looking to take it up a notch, a bacon milkshake or a maple latte can be added for $5 more. This sweet-and-salty combo promises the ultimate sugar shack indulgence. A fun and festive way to enjoy this much-anticipated season, where maple syrup flows freely and indulgence reigns supreme!
The event will take place every Saturday and Sunday from March 15th to April 13th, 2025.
Every spring, Parc Jean-Drapeau becomes the ultimate destination to celebrate maple season. At the inviting Ste-Hélène Bistro-Terrasse, a generous feast highlights the best flavours of Québec's culinary heritage.
The menu features thoughtfully prepared classics: maple-braised pulled ham, smoky pea soup, lightly sweetened omelet, slow-cooked baked beans, and the ever-popular caramelized pouding chômeur. Each bite is enhanced by a breathtaking view of the St. Lawrence River, adding an unforgettable touch to this gourmet experience.
After the meal, a stroll along the Mont Boullé trails offers the perfect way to embrace the early signs of spring as nature awakens. Outside, the maple taffy on snow delights visitors of all ages, extending the sweetness of the moment. Traditional music fills the air, creating a lively and welcoming atmosphere-ideal for enjoying this cherished Québec tradition in a stunning setting.
327 Boulevard Curé-Labelle, Sainte-Thérèse, J7E 2Y2
Available on March 16th, 23rd and 30th, 2025
For over 12 years, Luc Laplante and his team have been crafting a menu that blends tradition with creativity. Their goal? To offer dishes rooted in Québec's heritage while adding a modern and daring twist. Over time, L'Ardoise has become a must-visit destination in Sainte-Thérèse, known for its ability to reinvent classics with originality.
For sugar season, the chef presents a menu where sweet and savoury flavours find perfect harmony. Each dish evokes the comforting ambiance of a sugar shack while introducing intriguing flavour combinations. The cabane-style tartlet, paired with bacon jam, is a prime example of an unexpected yet delightful balance of sweet and salty. As for desserts, they are just as indulgent: the warm maple syrup tart, served with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of Coureur des Bois caramel, is a treat for those who love comforting sweets.
In a setting where raw wood and rock music create a distinct atmosphere, L'Ardoise brings a bold and unique touch to sugar season. Rather than simply replicating tradition, the team elevates it with passion and creativity. Whether for a family meal or a gathering with friends, each visit offers a culinary experience that revives the nostalgia of classic flavours while adding a contemporary flair.
The event will take place on April 12th, 2025
When the maple trees start flowing, Hochelaga comes alive! Every spring, Parc Morgan transforms into a vibrant outdoor feast with Complètement Sucres. Local restaurateurs showcase their creativity by preparing maple-inspired bites, each one vying to win over the taste buds of festival-goers. After sampling the various threats, visitors get to vote for their favourite, building anticipation until the final winner is crowned.
The event takes on a festive atmosphere, with the lively melodies of La Chasse-Balcon setting the tone for a day of indulgence. On one side, the bar festif keeps spirits high with warm drinks, while the Blockhaus offers refreshing alcohol-free alternatives. Adding to the excitement, traditional activities are in the spotlight: axe throwing, log sawing, and other skill-based challenges bring a playful edge to the festivities. A true immersion in the maple season, where great flavours and traditions come together in a lively and welcoming setting.
Sugar season in Montreal reinvents itself every year with urban sugar shacks and seasonal events that highlight maple syrup in all its forms. Whether in a rustic-style restaurant, at an outdoor festival, or over a generous brunch, there are countless ways to celebrate this cherished tradition without leaving the city.
From reimagined classics to immersive experiences, Montreal offers plenty of options to enjoy maple syrup in a lively and festive setting. No matter where you choose to indulge, the most important thing is to savour this delicious season and share a memorable meal in a warm atmosphere.
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