{"id":8771,"date":"2026-03-18T11:30:38","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T15:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/?post_type=what-to-do&p=8771"},"modified":"2026-04-15T10:13:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T14:13:09","slug":"where-to-celebrate-maple-syrup-season-downtown","status":"publish","type":"what-to-do","link":"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/en\/what-to-do\/where-to-celebrate-maple-syrup-season-downtown\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to celebrate sugar shack season downtown?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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March<\/strong> means sugar shack season<\/strong> in Quebec. Maple syrup is everywhere and menus start taking on cabane \u00e0 sucre<\/em> flavours. The good news? You don\u2019t have to leave Montr\u00e9al to enjoy it. Restaurants, caf\u00e9s and markets across downtown are celebrating the season with maple-inspired dishes and sweet treats.<\/p>\n

Here are a few of our favourite downtown spots celebrating maple season<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Sugar shack brunch at March\u00e9 Artisans<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

March\u00e9 Artisans at the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth<\/a> turns its brunch into a true urban sugar shack<\/strong> with its \u201cSucres en ville\u201d<\/em> experience. Every weekend from February 28 to May 17, maple takes centre stage in a variety of comforting Quebec classics.<\/p>\n

The buffet is filled with traditional sugar shack flavours<\/strong>, including pea soup, maplewood-smoked bacon, braised ham, sausages glazed with maple syrup and pancakes with maple butter. Those with a sweet tooth will also find classics like pouding ch\u00f4meur, maple brioche and the traditional maple taffy on snow<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Served from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the brunch is offered at $41<\/strong>. Children receive a 50% discount and no reservation is required.<\/p>\n

900 Boulevard Ren\u00e9-L\u00e9vesque Ouest<\/span> (Fairmont Reine Elizabeth)<\/em><\/p>\n

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Sugar shack season at Les Enfants Terribles<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

Starting March 14, Les Enfants Terribles invites Montrealers to \u201cse sucrer le bec\u201d<\/em> – Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s playful way of saying \u201ctreat yourself to something sweet\u201d, with a brunch inspired by classic sugar shack traditions<\/strong>. Created by Chef Christian Uhoda, the menu puts maple front and centre in several comforting dishes.<\/p>\n

Guests can enjoy classics like grands-p\u00e8res<\/em> in maple syrup, a hearty lumberjack-style plate and hay-braised ham.<\/p>\n

New this year, a take-home sugar shack basket<\/strong> will also be available for those who want to continue the experience at home.<\/p>\n

3 Place Ville Marie<\/em><\/p>\n

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La Cabane Dingue at Cochon Dingue<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

Cochon Dingue is celebrating sugar shack season with its own delicious take: \u201cLa Cabane Dingue.\u201d<\/strong><\/em> The menu features several sweet treats inspired by classic sugar shack flavours.<\/p>\n

Waffles, brioche-style breads<\/strong> and traditional sugar pies<\/strong> are among the indulgences to discover, all served with maple syrup or maple cream for an unmistakably Quebec touch. A simple and tasty way to enjoy sugar shack flavours right in the city.<\/p>\n

320 Sainte-Catherine Street West<\/em><\/p>\n

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Sugar shack latte at La Finca<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

Caf\u00e9 La Finca is celebrating sugar shack season with a limited-time maple latte<\/strong>. The drink comes with a small maple cone<\/strong> on the side, a playful nod to the traditions of the season.<\/p>\n

A perfect coffee break that puts maple front and centre and offers a taste of sugar shack season\u2026 espresso-style.<\/p>\n

The latte is offered at $7.<\/p>\n

1067 de Bleury Street<\/em><\/p>\n

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Maple Xiao Long Bao at Sammi & Soupe Dumpling<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

Sammi & Soupe Dumpling is also putting its own spin on sugar shack season. For a limited time, the menu features pork and maple Xiao Long Bao<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

These famous soup dumplings, traditionally filled with broth and juicy pork, get a Qu\u00e9bec-inspired twist with a touch of maple syrup. An unexpected and delicious combination \u2014 a different way to enjoy maple flavours downtown.<\/p>\n

This special edition is available until April 30.<\/p>\n

1248 Bishop Street<\/em><\/p>\n

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