Born from the aftermath of the 1998 ice storm, Sucrerie des Gallant is no ordinary sugar shack. Built using the storm-felled trees, this refined take on the cabane à sucre is nestled in a maple grove benefiting from a unique microclimate, allowing it to produce syrup year-round. Run by the Gallant family—who’ve been hosting guests at their Mont Rigaud inn since 1972—the sugar shack blends rustic tradition with a polished, cozy experience. From March to April, visitors can settle in for a maple-rich feast before exploring the trails, warming up by the log pavilion, or stocking up on maple products at the adjoining auberge. Whether you’re here for the meal, the scenery, or a post-hike reward, Gallant offers a sugar shack experience that’s as elegant as it is comforting.
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Running from late February through April, sugar shack season is a short but glorious stretch of syrup-soaked feasts best enjoyed in the countryside.
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