
Spring in Memphrémagog means one thing: maple season is here! The region is home to a wide range of maple treats that will delight your taste buds. From classic favourites to unique creations, every bite takes you deeper into the sweet, sugary world of the Eastern Townships. In this article, we invite you to discover the must-try maple products of Memphrémagog, with indulgent treats to enjoy on-site or take home for an extended taste adventure. Ready to give in to the sweet temptation? Let’s dive in!
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At Fromagerie La Station, maple syrup isn’t just a seasonal treat—it’s a family tradition. Their organic syrup, harvested from 6,000 taps on a 60-acre property, has been produced for generations. In addition to their signature syrup, you’ll find a variety of maple products, such as maple butter, maple jelly, and maple sugar loaves. These delicious, local products are available at their shop.
440 Hatley Road, Compton (Quebec) J0B 1L0
https://fromagerielastation.com
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Dora Artisanal Bakery brings the sugar shack to you! Their Maple Sugar Shack Box offers everything you need for a traditional maple brunch, from maple breakfast sausages to braised pork with maple syrup. In addition, their bakery tempts with maple-infused delights like maple tarts, signature maple donuts, and maple-glazed donuts. Available to order online or to enjoy at their cozy shop in Magog.
799 Principale Street, Eastman (Quebec) J0E 1P0
https://chezdora.com/
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The Abbey of Saint-Benoît-du-Lac offers a selection of refined maple-based products, perfect for adding a sweet touch to your meals. Among their creations, you’ll find a maple and bacon vinaigrette, ideal for drizzling over salads, as well as a maple apple compote that brings sweetness and indulgence to your desserts. These unique products, blending tradition with innovation, are available at the abbey’s boutique.
1 Principale Street, Saint-Benoît-du-Lac (Quebec) J0B 2M0
https://www.abbaye.ca/
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Cherry River Distillery combines the best of the Eastern Townships’ maple syrup and their own artisanal spirits to create a unique product: maple-flavoured vodka. This rich, amber-hued vodka offers complex aromas of dark cherries and baked fruits, elevated by the unmistakable scent of maple syrup. It’s the perfect drink for dessert or contemplation. In addition to this unique creation, the distillery produces other spirits (gin, rum, tequila), ready-to-drink non-alcoholic beverages, and bitters, all crafted with local ingredients.
120 des Pins Street, Magog (Quebec) J1X 2H9
https://cherryriver.ca/
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At Townships Coffee Shop, maple season is an experience for all the senses. Their menu features a range of maple-infused beverages, including maple coffee and maple teas and tisanes. And don’t miss their maple pastries, like maple and pecan puff pastries and maple-pecan tarts, along with maple butter, caramel, and even maple-flavoured popcorn. Each bite and sip celebrates the maple heritage of the Eastern Townships.
2329 du Parc Road, Orford (Quebec) J1X 7A2
https://www.cafedescantons.ca
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If you’re craving a traditional sugar shack meal at home, La Ferme Potagère has you covered. Their take-out maple brunch menu includes everything you need for a delicious meal, from maple breakfast sausages, braised ham with maple syrup to sourdough maple brioche, and much more. Visit their year-round kiosk in Magog to find fresh products made from the farm’s own ingredients.
1523 Ayer’s Cliff Road, Magog (Quebec) J1X 7Z9
https://lafermepotagere.com
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The Cep d’Argent Vineyard’s L’Archer wine is a unique maple-infused drink made by combining red wine, brandy, and Quebec maple syrup. This fortified wine has a deep garnet colour and a complex bouquet of black cherries and baked fruit, with a maple finish. A perfect wine for dessert or as a contemplative sip on a quiet evening.
1257 de la Rivière Road, Magog (Quebec) J1X 3W5
https://www.cepdargent.com
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In the heart of Magog, Les Moulins La Fayette offers an array of maple delights to satisfy your sweet tooth. From maple-infused bread to their signature maple-flavoured Napoléon and maple muffins, their artisanal creations are sure to impress. Each treat is a perfect blend of tradition and craftsmanship, celebrating Quebec’s maple harvest in the most delicious way.
881 Principale Street West, Magog (Quebec) J1X 2B6
https://lmlfmagog.com
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