Perpetuating the traditions of yesteryear in the heart of the city!
The traditions of the maple syrup season are a set of cultural practices that take place in the spring, when the sap from sugar maples is harvested, transformed, and enjoyed. These traditions stem from Indigenous knowledge, but today, they represent convivial moments and a festive period that bring people together.
At Vanier Sugar Shack, the only one operating in an urban setting in the country, the maple season is marked by community collaboration. It serves as both a place of production, sharing, and warmth. From tapping the sugar maple trees to the artisanal production of maple syrup, not to mention the famous sugar shack meals where maple syrup is king, the maple season unites the Vanier community year after year.
Volunteers are the backbone of Vanier Sugar Shack, whether it’s during every stage of maple syrup production or helping with service and kitchen cleanup.
For its part, all stages of maple syrup production are now carried out by the Museopark team with passion and dedication.
The Vanier Sugar Shack restaurant is now closed for the maple syrup season.
We look forward to welcoming you back in 2027 for the next maple syrup season!
However, the Vanier Sugar Shack remains available for private event rentals (weddings, receptions, and other special occasions).
Important information
- The Vanier Sugar Shack has a room capacity of 50 people.
- Another particularity of the Vanier Sugar Shack is that it is operated by nearly 20 volunteers during the sugar season. We leave the choice to our visitors to give a tip at their convenience for the service rendered.
- The Vanier Sugar Shack has a liquor licence and limited bar service. It is not permitted to bring in alcoholic beverages from outside and consume them on site.
La Cabane à sucre Vanier est maintenant fermée pour la saison.
Venez vous sucrer l’bec à la Cabane à sucre Vanier l’an prochain, lors de la saison des sucres 2026!
D’ici là, la Cabane à sucre Vanier peut être louée pour vos événements
Eating at the Sugar Shack
The Vanier Sugar Shack restaurant is now closed for the maple syrup season.
Getting to the Sugar Shack
Opening hours, group reservations, parking and accessibility
Getting involved at the Sugar Shack
The 2026 maple syrup season has now come to an end. Thank you to all our volunteers! We look forward to seeing you again for the 2027 season.
Tapping and harvesting maple sap
Family and community activities that put a little of you in our maple syrup!
