Carole and Mario Fortier are passionate professional maple producers, carrying on a rich family tradition in which maple syrup takes centre stage. They have built a close-knit team of people who share their passion for maple products and their desire to tell a large international clientele all about what makes Quebec’s terroir so special.
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La cabane à sucre de Tranquille (Tranquille Sugar Shack)
La cabane à sucre de Tranquille (Tranquille Sugar Shack) invites everyone who has a sweet tooth to come celebrate maple season in the Quartier des Spectacles! Enjoy our sugaring-off traditions with an artistic twist during this welcoming free culinary event on Esplanade Tranquille.
A celebration of maple sugar season
Maple taffy tasting with La Petite Cabane à sucre de Québec
March 17, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
March 18 and 19, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Limited quantity, first come, first served
Meet the team from La Petite Cabane à sucre de Québec, who will introduce you to the delights of all things maple and show you the steps in sugar production, from tapping trees to making taffy on snow. Sample some taffy between skating sessions!
ABOUT LA PETITE CABANE À SUCRE DE QUÉBEC
Maple sugar sculpture demonstration with chef Patrick Bouilly
March 17, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
March 18 and 19, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Come admire a series of maple sugar sculptures by acclaimed pastry chef Patrick Bouilly and his students from the Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ). Watch them as they skilfully carve maple sugar into flowers, leaves and ribbons that slowly become edible sculptures.
A large piece, inspired by maple and spring, will take shape before your eyes: an impressive sculpture more than a metre tall. At the end of the experience, the public will be invited to devour the sweet carving!
ABOUT CHEF PATRICK BOUILLY
Patrick Bouilly is an acclaimed pastry chef and a professor at the Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ). For several years, he was the pastry chef at the ITHQ’s hotel. Mr. Bouilly studied pastry, confectionery, chocolate and ice cream in Paris. He has more than 37 years of experience in France and, primarily, Canada. Mr. Bouilly was a member of the Canadian team for the finals of the Pastry World Cup in Lyon in January 2023, with 20 countries in competition. His team took tenth place and the award for eco-responsibility.
On-ice activities
During your visit to the sugar shack, be sure to go for a skate – revel in the best part of winter with family and friends! Regular programming will continue as usual, with learning activities (Skating with instructors and the Ice Garden) and skating with music (Patins platines and Disco Fever).
Bumper cars on ice with Kaboom
March 18 and 19, 3:30 to 8:30 p.m.
It’s the perfect mix: a classic amusement-park ride and a thrilling winter experience! After a resounding success during its last visit to Esplanade Tranquille, the Kaboom bumper cars will be back on the ice – guaranteed fun for all!
No reservations. Ages 3 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The activity will take place on the north side of the rink.
LA CABANE À SUCRE DE TRANQUILLE
March 17 to 19, 2023 at Esplanade Tranquille
Maple taffy tasting and maple sugar sculpture demonstration:
March 17, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
March 18 and 19, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Bumper cars on ice:
March 18 and 19, 3:30 to 8:30 p.m.
