Eat & Drink : 4 good spots to celebrate maple season near Quebec City
With maple syrup season upon us, sanitary measures eased down and spring just around the corner, there are many reasons to celebrate with a sugary getaway in Quebec City. We therefore suggest you to discover our 4 favorite spots to satisfy your cravings near Hotel Nomad!
In addition to an all-you-can-eat sugar shack meal and access to hiking trails, a visit to L’Érablière du Lac-Beauport will also allow you to learn more about the syrup making process if you stop by their interpretation center. During the weekends, you can also taste their taffy on snow and take part in a wood sawing contest while your children enjoy a pony ride.
You’ll find all the classics on their regular menu starting at $29.95, such as pea soup, baked omelettes, homemade pancakes and their famous maple syrup pie if you have room for dessert. As for vegetarians, vegans and gluten intolerant, special menus are also available by reservation to experience the sugar shack in your own way.
For $35 per person, you can celebrate maple syrup season at the Relais des pins on ĂŽle d’OrlĂ©ans from March 12th to the end of April. About a 25 minutes drive from Hotel Nomad, a traditional meal served at the table and a festive atmosphere await you there every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. You’ll discover the fine maple products that have made the establishment famous for more than three generations while listening to the sound of folk music.
And if you prefer to enjoy your meal in your suite or once you get home, meal boxes specially designed for sugar shack season are available for online orders.
Located in Old Quebec, La BĂ»che restaurant offers affordable local cuisine that combines tradition and modernity. Beer-lacquered ham, meat pâtĂ© croquettes and venison tartare are just some of the delicacies served there. For a perfect brunch, their lumberjack’s cassolette, sugar shack plate and their maple-caramelized apple French toast will surely seduce you.
Add an eclectic decor and a huge snow bar to enjoy maple taffy and everything comes together for a unique moment a few steps from Hotel Nomad!
In the heart of ĂŽle d’OrlĂ©ans, on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, you’ll find all the pleasures of maple syrup season at Sucrerie Blouin. Their authentic menu including stewed meatballs, syrup pudding and homemade cretons will certainly remind you of your childhood memories and your grandmother’s old-fashioned cooking. Prices vary depending on the number of people per table, so we suggest booking in advance.
Many activities are also available on site, from boiler tapping to horse-drawn sleigh rides, there is something for everyone. And if you want to bring home some sweet treats, don’t leave without stopping by their shop.
We wish you a great maple syrup season near Hotel Nomad! Don’t hesitate to let us know if you need more recommendations during your stay in Quebec City. It will be our pleasure to stimulate your spirit of curiosity!