We recently visited here, it was the busiest crowd of people I have been in since the pandemic began (in two years). At first it was a bit overwhelming walking into the sugar shack with a room full of people talking. However, Once we were seated and got settled in we loved being immersed in the Québécois culture. It was great to be amongst the positive energy, and seeing people sing along, clap and dance to the live music being performed. We came on their opening day of the season so I think my review won’t be a true reflection of other peoples experiences moving forward. We arrived for 10am and the food wasn’t served till around 10:45am. I was a bit unclear of what happens ie. if there was any information presented on the maple syrup industry etc. while waiting I just took photos, drank coffee and absorbed the culture. When the food came, there was a lot served, and of course we weren’t able to eat it all (sausage, eggs, potatoes, ham, bacon, toast, beans, pancakes, fried fat, there was no pea soup that was served (unless I missed it)
The maple syrup that is served isn’t apparently produced there. I was a bit confused on what happens here exactly ie is it just a sugar shack for traditional meals or was there trees being tapped or set up to be tapped for syrup season (no one explained anything to us when we were on sight)
Having said this, I don’t regret coming here. Rose was pleasant and I enjoyed gifting her with some yukon birch syrup 😊
The staff were friendly and the other patrons (many had young kids were all having so much fun and it was nice to be apart of)
We had many other things to do as we came here during our last day in Quebec City. Our taxi came and so I didn’t follow up with Rose directly about getting a tour, she did say before I arrived that she probably wouldn’t have time for a tour given that it was her opening day.
The meal came with a maple syrup stick that was rolled in snow. We had a $30 coupon each as it was included in one the the Quebec City Tourist Passes. It cost about $35 to get here via taxi from the Château Frontenac
This was a nice experience and I don’t regret coming here.