Les Sucres at Jean-Talon Market
Spring is here, and so is the long-awaited time to celebrate maple syrup at Montréal’s public Markets! Join us at Jean-Talon Market in the outdoor event area on the south side of the market, on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., for a day of free entertainment and tasty treats.
All day long, you’ll have the chance to discover and taste maple syrup in a thousand and one ways: maple taffy on snow, maple cocktails and mocktails, and a sugar shack-style menu. There will also be free and paid tasting tours showcasing Québec maple syrup. At Les Sucres au Marché Jean-Talon, there’ll be plenty to enjoy!
Free activities will also enliven the market throughout the day, including inflatable games, giant games, and traditional dance and music performances!
Free activities
- Inflatable games and giant games
From 10 a.m to 5 p.m - Traditional dance show and entertainment with Tissés Serrés
From 10:30 a.m to 11:30 a.m
Come move, learn and share, in a spirit of conviviality and living heritage! Driven by the idea of transmitting intangible heritage, Tissés Serrés plunges participants into the heart of Quebec traditions through dance. From 10:30 a.m to 11:30 a.m, our team invites you to discover traditional Quebec dance in a fun and participatory way. On the program: musician, cuddlers and demonstrations, accessible to all, young and old! Folk music with DJ André Bazin
From 12 p.m to 3 p.m
Traditional and folk music on vinyl.- Music performance by the group Hot Biscuit Stringband
From 2:30 p.m to 3:30 p.m
Hot Biscuit Stringband is a traditional music trio. The group, composed of Ryan McNally (violin), Cédric "Thuya" Boivin (banjo), and Lina Halimi (guitar), has made a name for itself with its energetic fiddle tunes and released the album Hot Bizz in December 2025.
You will be able to :
- Taste a thousand and one Quebec maple products
- Take part in a traditional dance session
- Enjoy a show by Hot Biscuit Stringband
A delicious sugar shack menu
What better way to celebrate maple than to taste all its variations? To help you in your quest, maple syrup producers, maple alcohol producers, and restaurateurs will be on hand in the outdoor area. It’s time to come and feast!
- Tricoté Serré alcoholic maple cream and maple syrup from Au Pied de Cochon - Tricoté Serré
- Ginger and turmeric-infused maple syrup from Ayke
- Organic sweet and sparkling maple wine, maple wine balsamic vinegar, and organic maple syrup from Boldairpur
- Montreal pogo sticks with maple syrup, maple beers, and coureur des bois lemonade from Bouffe Moi!
- Mocktail made with maple syrup and apple juice from Domaine du Petit St-Joseph
- Maple poutine and maple taffy from Érablière Lussier
- Maple red ale, maple scotch ale, stout, and other seasonal beers from Farnham Ale&Lager
- Maple cider, maple wines, and ready-to-drink maple beverages from Ferme Black Creek
- Maple syrup tart from La Fournée des Sucreries de l’Érable
- Maple products from Délices MG
- Syrian menu inspired by sugar shacks, maple hummus, lentil soup with caramelized onions and maple syrup, Basboussé Syrian dessert from Les Filles Fattoush
- Strawberries topped with maple chocolate and the signature dessert: L'Écrin d'Érable from Maison Berry
Don’t forget to stop by the Jean-Talon Market to discover even more :
- Free samples of maple syrup marbled cheddar cheese and a plate of raclette cheese with maple caramelized onions at Fromagerie Qui lait cru !?!
- Maple products from Érablière Mont-Rouge
- Maple syrup tart from La Fournée des Sucreries de l’Érable
- Maple spirits at Marché des Saveurs du Québec
- Amber maple syrup and maple syrup aged for six months at Vignoble et cidrerie Coteau Rougemont
What is a crop of maple syrup
Every spring, when temperatures fluctuate between freezing and thawing, the sap from the maple trees begins to flow, and it’s time for a new crop of maple syrup, the Quebec local treasure that everyone awaits so eagerly.
To celebrate this time of year, the Montreal Public Markets have been organizing major festivities since 2022 to showcase the world-renowned expertise of our maple syrup producers! These urban sugar shacks, which come to life for a day in each of our major markets, are an opportunity for many to discover the world of maple without leaving the city.
This event is made possible thanks to the financial participation of the City of Montréal.
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