Sugar shacks open year-round: 6 places for maple taffy out of season
Sugar shacks aren't only for March and April. Several maple farms serve their traditional meal, and even taffy on snow, all year: perfect for showing visitors the tradition, or for a family party in the middle of fall.
In short: near Montreal, Constantin in Saint-Eustache and Sucrerie de la Montagne in Rigaud; near Quebec City, Érablière du Lac-Beauport and Le Relais des Pins.
Near Montreal
1. Cabane à sucre Constantin
A large sugar shack open all year, 30 minutes from Montreal. In sugaring season: taffy on snow, sleigh rides, inflatables and a mini-farm.
- 1054, boulevard Arthur-Sauvé, Saint-Eustache
- See the listing
2. Sucrerie de la Montagne
An old-time village-style sugar shack in a maple grove, open year-round, with a guided tour of the sugar house and a bakery.
- 300, chemin Saint-Georges, Rigaud
- See the listing
Mauricie
3. Cabane à sucre Chez Dany
A sugar shack menu in and out of season, taffy on snow and a shop, in Trois-Rivières. A handy stop between Montreal and Quebec City.
- 195, rue de la Sablière, Trois-Rivières
- See the listing
Quebec City area
4. Érablière du Lac-Beauport
Sugar shack meals all year, a Maple Museum, a Quebec wildlife interpretation centre and an indoor play area.
- 200, chemin des Lacs, Lac-Beauport
- See the listing
5. Le Relais des Pins
On Île d'Orléans, the traditional meal and taffy on snow are served all year (closed over the holidays).
- 2013, chemin Royal, Sainte-Famille-de-l'Île-d'Orléans
- See the listing
6. Jean Castor – Maple Syrup Museum
Not a sugar shack, but a little Old Quebec museum where animated beavers tell how syrup is made, every day.
- 1143, rue Saint-Jean, Quebec City
- See the listing
Our tips
- Book ahead: out of season, some sugar shacks only open with a minimum number of guests.
- A year-round sugar shack is ideal for a kid's birthday or a family reunion.
- In spring, see our article on family sugar shacks near Montreal for more places.
Frequently asked questions
Can you have taffy on snow in summer?
Yes, at Le Relais des Pins on Île d'Orléans and Chez Dany in Trois-Rivières, which serve taffy all year.
Which sugar shack near Montreal is open year-round?
Cabane à sucre Constantin in Saint-Eustache and Sucrerie de la Montagne in Rigaud.
Do you need to book out of season?
It is strongly recommended: call before you go.
Information verified on October 13, 2026. Prices and hours can change: confirm with each venue before you go.
