Oh, how wonderful it is to be in spring!

Maple in All Its Forms

Some people love maple syrup so much that they put it on their cereal, yogurt, toast, and even in their coffee. But that’s nothing compared to the amazing innovations the food industry has to offer! For example, “Maple lovers” will be delighted (or shocked) to learn that there are:

• BBQ and maple-flavored chips
• Christmas tree and maple chocolate bars
• Pecan and maple butter
• Maple hot chocolate
• Maple and Miso Sriracha

Psst! In Laval, you can find all this and much more at Les Minettes, Merchants of Delicacies.

Maple on the Plate

You don’t always have to head to a sugar shack or break out the checkered tablecloths and violins to enjoy sugar shack fare! Just pop over to Centropolis to grab a table at Les Enfants Terribles Brasserie and ordering the “sugar shack” menu is all it takes. You’ll have your pick of a lumberjack-style brunch (scrambled eggs, braised ham, bacon, sausages, baked beans, maple-apple crepe, potatoes, toast, and fruit), brie turnover, pea soup, maple-seared salmon, and… the rest is waiting to be discovered on the restaurant’s menu.

A Maple Tree as a Gift

While giving flowers as a gift is nice, giving treats is brilliant. And combining the two is even better! At La Boîte à Fleurs, dreams come true. In addition to finding fabulous flowers and plants, you can get your hands on maple dragon’s beard, maple popcorn, maple candies, and plenty of other delicious maple-flavored treats (also available in select gift baskets).

Maple trees as far as the eye can see

Maple syrup can be eaten, smelled, drunk, and even admired! Yes, at Bois Papineau, it’s all possible. Take a nice long walk through the maple groves, and you’ll be able to enjoy the soothing and majestic presence of these sturdy, larger-than-life trees. Take the time to admire them and breathe with them (it’s a figure of speech, as you’ll have gathered). It’s just another way to enjoy the benefits of the maple.

The syrup in the pie

What would sugar season be without the famous sugar tart? It certainly wouldn’t be the same—something would be missing from the experience. Paired with a big glass of milk, a good cup of coffee, a hot chocolate, or a glass of white wine (why not?), this sweet treat instantly transports us back to Grandma’s kitchen. To satisfy your sweet tooth, here’s our tip: stop by the Ferme Jeunes au Travail and buy Manon’s sugar tart. You’ll thank us later.

So, after all that, you still prefer the traditional option? Grab your spoons and head over to the sugar shack.