A Bit of Backstory

Sticking Together

It all began in 2021, during a challenging time for Québec’s sugar shacks. The pandemic had hit this cherished part of our heritage hard, putting a long-standing tradition, and the livelihoods of many sugar shacks, at risk.

  • What if we came together, across the province, to support local sugar shacks?
  • What if we found a way to keep sugar shack season alive, even when gathering wasn’t possible?
  • What if the sugar shack could, for once, come to people’s homes?

From this simple yet ambitious idea, Ma cabane à la maison was born. A community-driven initiative created to support local sugar shacks while allowing sugar lovers to enjoy a true sugar shack meal in the comfort of their own home.

A few months, and many dedicated partners, later, the project took shape.

Today, Ma cabane à la maison continues to celebrate sugar shack season, year after year, by bringing people together around the table and supporting the sugar shacks that make this tradition so special.

Welcome to Ma cabane à la maison.
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“Little did my grandfather know when he opened his sugar bush in 1948 that his granddaughter one day would be scrambling to save Québec’s maple-syrup heritage and the family business along with it.” Stéphanie Laurin, Chair of the Association of Québec Sugar Shacks and co-owner of Chalet des érables
What is Ma Cabane à la maison?
“Little did my grandfather know when he opened his sugar bush in 1948 that his granddaughter one day would be scrambling to save Québec’s maple-syrup heritage and the family business along with it.” Stéphanie Laurin, Chair of the Association of Québec Sugar Shacks and co-owner of Chalet des érables

The season is short, quantities are limited.

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Local sugar shacks, proud to share their table

Through Ma cabane à la maison, sugar shacks share their passion, their craft, and their meals with food lovers across Québec. Discover what this initiative means to them.

“The project has rekindled our faith in the future. It means we can continue doing what we love—sharing the sweetness of life through food!”

Mélanie Charbonneau, Érablière Charbonneau,
Mont St-Grégoire

“For 78 years we have been welcoming Quebecers to our family sugar shack! We are delighted that our lovingly prepared dishes can now be brought into your homes! This new tradition warms our hearts!”

Chantal Lampron & Daniel Laurin, Le Chalet des Érables,
Ste-Anne des Plaines

“From yesterday to today, a tradition that defies generations!”

Jessica Gingras, La Goudrelle,
Mont-St-Grégoire

“The collective group project, Ma Cabane a la maison, allows our little sugar shack to reach out and make us known outside of our region. People have access to our table via a drop-off point near their home, it's great!”

Noémie Gautreau-Régnier and Jérôme Sauvageau, Bistreau de l’érable,
Sainte-Lucie-de-Beauregard

“The project, it is beautiful, it is radiant! A little crazy too! It put us on the edge of our seats and took our breath away a few times, a roller coaster of emotions. It’s with our eyes closed and our fingers crossed that we continue the adventure for a sixth consecutive season.”

Joannie Paquette, Chalet des Érables,
Cookshire-Eaton

“This innovative initiative has kept the tradition alive. Some people prefer to feast in the atmosphere of a sugar shack, but others have discovered a new way to gather in the comfort of their homes. Whatever the way, at least once a year we celebrate the sugar season!”

Josée Daigle and Mario Chrétien, Érablière au rythme des temps,
St-Lin-Laurentides

Bring on the season!

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