I don't know about you guys, but I, for one, am super, super excited for spring. Spring in Montreal means a whole lot of activities; plus, you know, sunshine, longer days, and just general happiness everywhere.
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Spring in the city also means the return of one of my all-time favourite things: cabane a sucre season. There's nothing like heading out to a cabane at the end of February/beginning of March, enjoying some seriously delicious, traditional food... and then getting to roll yourself a fresh, icy stick of maple syrup.
And if you're wondering just where the best sugar shacks are near Montreal, then no worries. I've got your back.
Cabane à sucre Au Pied de Cochon
11382 Rang de la Fresnière, St Benoit de Mirabel
If you want to blend gastronomy with the typical cabane a sucre experience, then look no further than this foodie haven. It's spearheaded by the same people behind Montreal's Au Pied De Cochon; but just make sure to reserve your spot in advance, as places fill up here super quickly.
Cabane À Sucre Handfield
190 Rang des Soixante, Saint-Marc-sur-Richelieu
Vegan friends, rejoice. This Saint-Marc-Sur-Richeliu sugar shack offers traditional, delicious, tasty dishes of all sorts - including gluten-free and vegan menu options. Plus the spot itself is seriously beautiful, making for one awesome sugar shack time all around.
Cabane À Sucre Constantin
1054 Boulevard Arthur-Sauvé, Saint-Eustache
Possibly one of the most popular sugar shacks close to Montreal, Constantin constantly delivers on quality, taste, and awesome vibes. For an added dash of fun, make sure you go on one of their sleigh rides!
Les Deux Têtes de Cochon
11110 Côte des Saints, Mirabel
If you're looking for a cabane a sucre experience that's a little bit out of the box, then look no further. Les Deux Tetes de Cochon offers up traditional sugar shack meals, but with some awesome foodie twists added in, making for one awesome and unique time.
Érablière Charbonneau
45 Chemin du Sous-Bois, Mont-Saint-Grégoire
If you're down for an authentic, super fun cabane a sucre experience, then look no further than this awesome Mont-Saint-Gregoire sugar shack. Featuring lots and lots of everyone's favourite foods, plus lots of fun activities (like pony rides!), there is no way you can go wrong at this spot.
Cabane À Sucre Chez Dany
195 Rue de la Sablière, Trois-Rivières
Alright, fans of the pure, unaltered sugaring off experience, do I have some good news for you. Cabane A Sucre Chez Dany is a simple, super fun sugar shack located in Trois-Rivieres, perfect to get your delicious food (and delicious maple syrup!) fix.
Sucrerie de la Montagne
300 Chemin Saint-Georges, Rigaud
A super fun sugar shack in Rigaud, there is absolutely no way you can go wrong picking this spot for all your tire sur neige needs. They've got fun activities, awesome food, and a traditional, vibrant atmosphere, making for a sugar shack experience you won't soon forget.
Cabane À Sucre Labranche
565 Rang Saint-Simon, Saint-Isidore-de-Laprairie
This spot is situated in Domanie Labranche, which is also a vineyard and orchard; so you know no matter when you go, you're in for an awesome time.
Cabane À Sucre D’Amours
427 5e Ave, Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines
Great food, dancing, tire sur la neige, farm animals? Check, check, check, and check. You can get all of this and much more at this Sainte-Anne-Des-Plaines sugar shack.
Érablière À La Feuille D’Érable
11382 Rang de la Fresnière, St Benoit de Mirabel
This super traditional sugar shack has been around for ages - and if you've ever been, then you know exactly why. The food is awesome; the maple syrup is to die for; and it's probably one of the most traditional spots you could go to.
