Family sugar shacks near Quebec City and in Lanaudière
During sugaring season, from late February to early May, a sugar shack outing is a must-do family tradition. Here are six sugar shacks families love, around Quebec City and in Lanaudière, including two that serve maple taffy on snow all year.
In short: near Quebec City, Érablière du Lac-Beauport (open year-round, indoor play area) and Relais des Pins on Île d'Orléans (taffy all year); in Lanaudière, Cabane des Sportifs, billed as "the ultimate family sugar shack".
Quebec City area
1. Érablière du Lac-Beauport
Open year-round, 20 minutes from Quebec City: a meal, the Trapper's Camp about Quebec's animals, a maple museum, kids' entertainment, an indoor play area and a trail.
- 200 Chemin des Lacs, Lac-Beauport
- See the listing
2. Le Relais des Pins
On Île d'Orléans, the traditional meal and maple taffy on snow are served year-round (closed over the holidays).
- 2013 Chemin Royal, Sainte-Famille-de-l'Île-d'Orléans
- 20 minutes from Quebec City
- See the listing
3. Sucrerie Blouin
An old-fashioned sugaring-off by the river: trees are tapped with buckets and the sap is boiled over a wood fire.
- 4315 Chemin Royal, Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans
- See the listing
Lanaudière
4. Cabane à sucre des Sportifs
Slides, giant games, a playground, and tours of the sugar house and farm: kids learn how syrup and taffy are made. Reservations required.
- 400 Rang Montcalm, Saint-Esprit
- See the listing
5. Cabane à sucre Côte-à-Joly
Sugar shack meal and taffy in spring, an outdoor playground, and a maple ice cream bar from May to September.
- 33 Rang Sainte-Louise Est, Saint-Jean-de-Matha
- See the listing
6. Cabane La Rose au Bois
A warm family atmosphere, a small farm to visit and a forest trail.
- 1651 Rang des Continuations, Saint-Jacques
- See the listing
Our tips
- Book in January for March and April weekends: they fill up fast.
- Dress kids to play outside: taffy, slides and the farm are all outdoors.
- For sugar shacks near Montreal, see our article Family sugar shacks near Montreal.
Frequently asked questions
Which sugar shack near Quebec City is open year-round?
Érablière du Lac-Beauport and Le Relais des Pins on Île d'Orléans.
Which sugar shack should we pick with kids in Lanaudière?
Cabane des Sportifs in Saint-Esprit, with slides, giant games and a farm tour.
When is sugaring season?
Usually from late February to early May, depending on the weather.
Information checked on October 13, 2026. Prices, hours and menus may change: book and confirm with each sugar shack.
