Sometimes, the idea of heading out of town for a maple tasting excursion, however tempting it may be, just isn’t a realistic proposition. If you find yourself in this situation, the southwestern Montreal neighbourhood of Verdun puts on a yearly “lumberjack party” called Cabane Panache, with square dancing, oodles of maple syrup treats, woodcutting competitions, festive music, traditional gastronomy and more. The festival runs in late March and is the perfect excuse to don your finest Sunday flannels and experience the plenteousness of the sugar shack season in the heart of the city.
Travel time: Accessible by metro