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Érablière le Chemin du Roy (with kids)

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How Kids-Friendly is Érablière le Chemin du Roy?

89%Kids-Friendly
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What makes it 89% Kids-Friendly: Kids get discounted meals, snow tubing, trails, playground and sweet taffy demos, all supervised on site, though fireplaces and forest require attentive adult eyes.

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Reviews4.3/ 5
(from 655 reviews)

Positives:

  • Child-friendly dining: The all-you-can-eat brunch menu includes kid favorites like pancakes and baked beans.
  • Safe outdoor play: Forest trails and a small playground keep children busy between meals.

Challenges:

  • Rough terrain: The forest trails have uneven ground; strollers may struggle off the main path.
  • Limited baby facilities: Restrooms lack changing tables and high chairs; bring portable gear.
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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 with kids?

  1. Sample traditional Québec dishes at a family-friendly sugar shack brunch.
  2. Watch a guided tour show how maple sap turns to syrup and make taffy on snow.
  3. Let kids tubing and explore forest trails on snow scooters.
  4. Enjoy live folk music and a rustic fireplace setting.

Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours

Why 3-4 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: That covers the brunch, taffy on snow, trail play and a guided tour without rushing.

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Kids-Friendly Activities in Érablière le Chemin du Roy

Yesteryear sugar-time brunch:

Weekend brunch in March–April with all-you-can-eat Québec dishes, live folk music and maple taffy on snow.

Tip: Arrive by 10 AM to get a window seat near the fireplace and let kids refill pancakes at the buffet.

Interpretation tour & maple taffy:

Guided 1 hr tour of the 1920s sugar shack followed by taffy-making on snow.

Tip: Book the morning slot so kids stay energized and avoid the afternoon crowd.

Snow tubing & forest trails:

Free snow tubing runs and marked walking paths through the maple grove.

Tip: Wear waterproof gloves and boots; toddlers can try tubing on the smaller lane.

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

  1. Reserve early: Book brunch online at least two weeks ahead to secure family seating on weekends.
  2. Pack extra layers: Temperature near snow grooves can dip; layer kids in waterproof outerwear.
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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–April for brunch and tubing; from December to mid-March book the group lunch package for child-friendly snow activities; check sap-run season in spring for demonstration tours.

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Typical Budget for a Family of 4 (2 Adults + 2 Kids)

ItemCost (Approx.)
Yesteryear sugar-time brunch (4 people)CAD 126.96
Interpretation tour & maple taffy (4 people)CAD 44
Total EstimatedCAD 170.96

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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