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Érablière le Chemin du Roy (couple trip)

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How Couple-Friendly is Érablière le Chemin du Roy?

83%Couple-Friendly
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What makes it 83% Couple-Friendly: Shared tables of Québécois comfort food, fiddle music, possible horse carriage and sunset maple grove walks feel romantic, yet weekend busyness may curb privacy.

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Reviews4.3/ 5
(from 655 reviews)

Positives:

  • Authentic setting: The restored 1920s cabin and wood-fired fireplace create an intimate atmosphere for couples.
  • Live folk music: Local musicians perform Québécois tunes during dinner, adding cultural flair to your meal.

Challenges:

  • Rural access: The sugar shack is 20 km west of Quebec City; you need a car or taxi to reach it.
  • Seasonal schedule: Dinner service runs only in late winter; check the calendar before planning your visit.
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What is Érablière le Chemin du Roy?

  • A traditional sugar shack located near Quebec City that operates within a century-old maple grove using age-old methods of sap collection and syrup production
  • A heritage site anchored by a 1920s log-cabin sugar shack offering guided interpretation of the maple-syrup-making process
  • A rustic culinary venue producing housemade Québecois specialties, from savory ham plates to fluffy pancakes, complemented by live folk music

What is so special about Érablière le Chemin du Roy for couple trip?

  1. Rustic sugar shack in a 1920s cabin
  2. Hands-on maple taffy making on fresh snow
  3. All-you-can-eat Québec comfort food with folk music
  4. Behind-the-scenes tour of maple syrup production
  5. Optional horse-drawn carriage for a romantic touch

Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours

Why 3-4 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Allows time for the guided tour, maple taffy making, and the traditional sugar-time dinner.

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Couple-Friendly Activities in Érablière le Chemin du Roy

Traditional sugar-time dinner:

Dine on all-you-can-eat Québec specialties—ham, pancakes and pea soup—in a 1920s timber cabin.

Tip: Book weekend slots early; request a cozy table for two by phone or online.

Interpretation tour & maple taffy:

Join a guided walkthrough of the century-old sugar shack and make fresh maple taffy on snow.

Tip: Wear waterproof boots and gloves; reserve at least one day in advance.

Horse-drawn carriage tour:

Take a romantic carriage ride through the maple grove after your meal.

Tip: Confirm availability and price with the sugar shack when booking your dinner.

How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Érablière le Chemin du Roy

  1. Combine activities: Start with the interpretation tour at midday, then stay for dinner to make the most of your visit.
  2. Reserve early: Book both tour and dinner online or by phone at least two weeks ahead for best availability.
  3. Dress for outdoors: Layer warmly and wear waterproof footwear; many experiences take place outside.
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Reviews of Érablière le Chemin du Roy

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Laura Armstrong

Laura Armstrong

Sep 2025

Rose is an excellent host and maple sugar historian. Friendly staff and wonderful musician. Great time and memorable. My favorite part of the meal was the soup and pork crackle.

Lauren Seiffert

Lauren Seiffert

Apr 2025

A must see in Québec! So friendly and welcoming. Delicious food. Sugar shack over 100 years old. Loved this experience so much! When we arrived, they asked if we are staying for dinner. So glad we said yes with traditional plates and music it was just wonderful

Thang Truong

Thang Truong

Dec 2024

$49.95 CAD per person Reservation is required, food is served family style. Groups smaller than 6-8 people will share with other diners. Service is friendly and the open bar is there for those who are interested. Food is all-you-can-eat, just request the specific item you want when the waitstaff come by. Live music and dinner activities are festive and lively. Location is remote, but it is doable ...

Travis Truong

Travis Truong

Dec 2024

A unique experience since there was live music along with Christmas music and some people were dancing. We had the Christmas dinner for about $65 CAD per person after taxes and tips. The meat pie was delicious and worth eating again. The mashed potatoes were decent. The bread was a bit tough to eat. The vegetable soup tasted like tomato soup but could use a little bit more sugar since it was sour....

Ramesh END-POLIO Ferris

Ramesh END-POLIO Ferris

Mar 2022

We recently visited here, it was the busiest crowd of people I have been in since the pandemic began (in two years). At first it was a bit overwhelming walking into the sugar shack with a room full of people talking. However, Once we were seated and got settled in we loved being immersed in the Québécois culture. It was great to be amongst the positive energy, and seeing people sing along, clap an...

When is the best time to visit Érablière le Chemin du Roy (Quebec City, Canada)?

Visit in March or April to see sap harvesting in action and taste taffy on fresh snow; off-season tours run year-round but taffy may be unavailable.

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Typical Budget for a Couple (2 Adults)

ItemCost (Approx.)
Interpretation tour & maple taffy (per adult)CAD 15
Traditional sugar-time dinner (per adult weekend rate)CAD 44
Total EstimatedCAD 118

Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

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Map of Érablière le Chemin du Roy

Address: 237 Chem. du Lac, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, QC G2G 0C6, Canada

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About Érablière le Chemin du Roy

Opening Hours

Monday:10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday:10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday:10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday:Closed
Friday:Closed
Saturday:10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday:Closed

Hours may vary during holidays, special events, and peak seasons. Please check the official website for the most up-to-date information.

Website

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Phone Number

+1 418-878-5085

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