The Best Sugar Shacks: Our Recommendations

When spring rolls around, it means one thing in Quebec: sugar shack season! Even before the snow begins to melt, it’s worth scouting out what’s on offer. Whether you’re planning ahead or looking for a last-minute feast, here are some excellent sugar shacks to try—ranging from traditional to gastronomic.

From Mont-Tremblant to Dudswell, there’s something for everyone, from carnivorous menus to fully vegan spreads. One thing is certain: your sweet tooth will be more than satisfied with these distinctly local delights.

Special Mentions

La Cabane à sucre Au Pied de Cochon— Mirabel — Reservations fill up quickly every season, but don’t overlook their decadent takeout menu. Gourmet meal boxes, local products, sparkling cider—you can recreate the full sugar shack experience at home.

La Cabane d’à côté — Mirabel —For the 2026 sugar shack season, Cabane d’à côté welcomes guests from February 13 to May 31. The restaurant offers a unique 15- to 20-course menu inspired by the great classics of the sugar shack, reimagined with all the creativity of the kitchen team. On the menu: comforting dishes that pay tribute to tradition, punctuated by more inventive touches, all served in a warm and festive atmosphere. Seatings take place on Thursdays at 6 p.m., as well as on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 12 p.m. or 6 p.m.

Cabane Panache — Verdun — Pull out your plaid shirts and get ready for sticky fingers from maple taffy: Cabane Panache, in collaboration with BENELUX and Coureur des Bois, is back from March 19 to 22, 2026 for its 14th edition—one that promises to bring Verdun to life. Considered Montreal’s largest maple celebration, the event transforms Promenade Wellington each year into a vast, sugar-filled playground that’s festive, indulgent, and unmistakably gourmet. Over four days, sugar shack traditions are reimagined in an urban, convivial format that’s accessible to everyone.

Le Mangeoir — Saint-Anicet — is nestled just an hour and a half from Montreal. In the spring, this countryside table transforms into a sugar shack from March 20 to April 19. They prepare a discovery menu served in a BYOW format, set in a pastoral setting surrounded by gentle farm animals and the peaceful calm of the countryside.

La Cabane du Coureur — Montérégie — Just 15 minutes from Le Coureur des Bois, one of Montérégie’s best tables (local products, a farm-to-table approach, and an exceptional wine cellar), La Cabane du Coureur offers an epicurean sugar shack experience that’s as refined as it is welcoming. Tradition stays front and centre, with simple, straightforward flavours handled with finesse rather than excess. And for those who like their cabane flirting with gastronomy, the approach goes a step further—right at the restaurant’s edge—without losing the sugar shack spirit. The cabane opens on March 7. This year, pork takes the spotlight: every cut is worked, nothing is wasted, everything is valued—a local, respectful, zero-waste vision, cooked with intention. Three menu options are available:the traditional or vegetarian menu is $69, and the kids’ menu is $20. Book while there’s still space.

Parcelles — Austin — is putting maple front and centre this April. If you haven’t been yet, it’s a countryside table near Lake Memphrémagog, where the plate follows the rhythm of the farm and whatever’s being harvested on-site. The result: a lively, ultra-seasonal tasting menu that’s genuinely memorable. For April, their sugar shack menu is back, with a few nods to tradition—while rethinking how a good splash of maple syrup can elevate every dish. And just like a real cabane, there’s syrup on the tables. Available all month long: one seating at 6 p.m., $100 per person. Reservations are open now.

Our list of sugar shacks to discover during maple season:

Sucrerie de la Montagne — Rigaud — Located just one hour from Montreal, Sucrerie de la Montagne welcomes you to enjoy excellent traditional Québécois fare. Montagnard pea soup, Beauceronne tourtière, and country sausages are among the house specialties, all beautifully executed. What we love most is the authenticity of the place: they still collect sap by bucket and use a wood-fired evaporator to transform it into maple syrup.

Érablière Charbonneau — Mont-Saint-Grégoire — Érablière Charbonneau welcomes guests into its charming rustic dining room entirely clad in wood. From February through May, this sugar shack serves a classic fixed menu, perfect for satisfying maple-flavored cravings. Expect grilled pork belly, house-made pickles, buckwheat pancakes… all served all-you-can-eat!

Cabane à sucre de la Ferme Le Crépuscule — Yamachiche — Ferme Le Crépuscule is dedicated to small-scale animal farming and is certified organic under the “Québec Vrai” accreditation standards. In a warm, family-style setting, this sugar shack offers a fully organic meal made with fresh ingredients. Several gluten-free, lactose-free, and vegetarian options are available; for vegetarian meals, it’s recommended to call ahead. Open weekends only.

La Cabane à tuque — Mont-Tremblant — La Cabane à Tuque is truly one of a kind. Run by a passionate couple, this charming spot offers a 100% vegan take (yes, really!) on the traditional sugar shack experience, using ecological, local, and organic Québec ingredients. Everything is homemade from A to Z; the duo even raises their own chickens.

Le Bistreau d’érable — Sainte-Lucie-de-Beauregard — Le Bistreau d’érable welcomes you into its inviting dining room to enjoy a delicious maple-season menu. The space is cozy and convivial, and the dishes are made as much as possible with organic and local products. The menu includes meat options as well as a fully vegetarian alternative.

Chez Dany — Trois-Rivières — The sugar shack Chez Dany is ideal for large groups. In its spacious venue, a warm and attentive team serves traditional Québécois dishes. Several on-site activities are also available, and the space can even be privatized at any time of day.

Au palais sucré — Mont-Saint-Grégoire — In a warm, family-friendly atmosphere, Au Palais Sucré offers an authentic sugar shack menu along with a vegetarian option. Beyond enjoying comforting maple dishes, guests can explore the walking trails and go hiking. A variety of homemade maple products are also available for purchase.

La cabane à Pommes — Oka —This sugar shack delivers a gourmet and original experience. Its revisited traditional menu highlights local terroir products and regional ingredients, including the famous Oka cheese. Apples also take center stage. Choose between a dining room brunch option or a picnic-style experience, and take-home meal boxes are available as well.

Cabane à sucre des sportifs — Saint-Esprit — This small family-run business invites you to enjoy a traditional maple-season feast, served at the table in an all-you-can-eat format. On weekends, you can request their famous maple-glazed bacon as an extra. As the name suggests, families can enjoy several activities, from shinny hockey to sliding down the giant toboggan.

Erabilis— North Hatley — Here, all dishes are prepared in the healthiest way possible, and the bread is homemade. This bring-your-own-wine-or-beer sugar shack offers a typically Québécois menu with a slight twist, including several vegetarian options. Each year, the team introduces a few new dishes to keep things exciting.

Érablière du Cap — Lévis — In a festive, music-filled atmosphere, Érablière du Cap welcomes you for your maple-season meal. The shack offers a classic sugar shack menu, along with several gluten-free options, all also available in a vegetarian version. Take-home meal boxes are available for a maple feast at home.

Maple taffy on snow at l’Érablière au Sucre d’Or

Au Sucre d’Or — Saguenay — This family-run sugar shack is the perfect spot for a day out in nature. On the menu: a traditional brunch and unlimited maple taffy on snow. You can also order their homemade products to enjoy the experience from the comfort of your own home.

La Bûche — Vieux-Québec — La Bûche is a Québec City restaurant that has opened a sugar shack in Old Québec. The menu is traditional yet contemporary, featuring dishes like deconstructed shepherd’s pie, venison tartare, and beer-glazed ham—everything indulgent and delicious. You can also reserve their private room for large groups. A festive atmosphere is guaranteed.