Évenement
Get out your plaid shirts and get your rubber boots ready: the Cabane Panache festival, in collaboration with BENELUX and Coureur des Bois, is back for its 14th edition, which will shake things up from March 19 to 22, 2026! 🍁🔥
True to its festive, unifying, and gourmet spirit, Cabane Panache celebrates maple syrup season like nowhere else: with great food prepared by Verdun restaurateurs, 100% free and 100% local music that warms the soul, and an atmosphere that reeks of maple syrup.
For four days, we revisit the tradition of sugar shacks without restraint, in a friendly atmosphere where people eat, drink, and celebrate. 🍻
To get you back in the groove while waiting for the big reveal, watch the recap video of last year’s edition, where the party really got going!👇
TIME AND PLACE
Thursday, March 19, 2026: 5 pm to 9 pm
Friday, March 20, 2026: 5 pm to 10 pm
Saturday, March 21, 2026: 11 am to 6 pm
Sunday, March 22, 2026: 11 am to 5 pm
Free admission
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How to get to the event?
🟢 De l'Église metro station: Wellington exit on the green line
🚲 By bike: several bike racks on site
🚌 By bus: Lines 12, 37, 38, 61, and 350 (night)
🚘 By carpool: Several parking spaces nearby, including the Éthel parking garage (access via 4000 Éthel Street)
This year, Cabane Panache, in collaboration with Quai 5160 – Maison de la culture de Verdun, has put together a festive musical program that is 100% free and 100% local!
From the folk music that shapes our Quebec identity to the rock that gets the cabane rocking, a host of talented local musicians will be performing on the Main Stage, the Forest Stage, and the Ici Pneu Touchette Stage to warm your body and soul during the four days of the festival. 🎶🎻
Put on your plaid shirt and come spend your sugar rush by clapping your mittens and shaking your hips! 🧤🎉
Ici Pneu Touchette Stage
Marie-Jeanne Brousseau (accordion), Courtney Drew (violin), and Alanna Jenish (guitar) form “Triptik.”
With a diversity of influences from Quebec, Irish, and Canadian folk music, their music speaks for itself through its originality. These three young professionals each bring a unique musical background, and the combined effect is fresh and captivating in its energy and depth.
Hailing from the Eastern Townships of Quebec, Marie-Jeanne Brousseau and Courtney Drew are long-time musical collaborators. Alanna Jenish, from Peterborough, ON, brings her own rhythmic style of guitar accompaniment.
Forest Stage
Joe Robicho is a singer-songwriter from Sainte-Louise, in the Chaudière-Appalaches region.
He has been performing his powerful “crassique folk” music as a one-man band throughout Quebec since 2015. With six albums under his belt, Joe sets the stage on fire wherever he goes, without any gimmicks!
Come see him set the stage on fire (figuratively speaking!) on the Forest Stage Thursday night!
Wandering
Starting from Main stage
Josh “Socalled” Dolgin is a Montreal pianist, accordionist, producer, composer, arranger, rapper and singer. With six solo albums to his name, he has performed all over the world for over a decade, and his list of collaborators knows no generational, social, cultural or religious boundaries. In fact, Socalled does so much business that he was the subject of the documentary “The Socalled Movie”, directed by Garry Beitel for the National Film Board of Canada in 2010.
The multi-hatted artist has a very special performance in store to kick off the 14th edition of Cabane Panache!
Main Stage
Bon Enfant is a quintet as plural as its members and horizons, for whom rock is as much a
passion as a way of life. Formed at the end of the previous decade by Daphné Brissette and
Guillaume Chiasson, the band - quickly joined by Etienne Côté, Melissa Fortin and Alex
Burger - is releasing a homonymous debut album in 2019. From the outset, the band's
groovy pop sound borrowed from folk-rock and psych, and two years later, Diorama was
even more expansive, incorporating aspects of disco, hard rock and glam rock - a convincing
combination that earned them the Félix for Rock Album of the Year at the ADISQ 2022 gala.
Touring Quebec, Europe and the U.K., the band continues to develop a permeable,
open-minded rock sound, embracing new musical niches for the future: Demande spéciale
has been released this fall on Duprince Records.
Ici Pneu Touchette Stage
The Hot Biscuit Stringband is an old-time, country, and bluegrass band based in Montreal. Born out of a love—and slight obsession—with old fiddle tunes, the project takes shape around a deep attachment to Appalachian folklore and the musical traditions of the 1930s to 1960s.
Led by Ryan McNally on violin, Cédric Thuya Boivin on banjo, Lina Halimi on guitar, and Isaac Seglins on double bass, their repertoire blends lively fiddle tunes, old country tunes, and rich bluegrass harmonies. Last December, the Hot Biscuits released their second album, Hot Bizz, while recording their new release scheduled for spring.
Forest Stage
In the form of an amplified outdoor show, this traditional music session is an open invitation to folk artists.
Come play, sing, and dance to celebrate our Quebec roots in all their diversity and authenticity.
For years, these three artists have been touring Quebec's kitchens, pubs, and folk festivals in search of a repertoire that inspires them.
They bring flamboyant energy and music rooted in tradition, from yesterday to today.
Main Stage
Easy Tiger is a DIY project by Gabrielle La Rue and Sarah Dion. A tech entrepreneur by day and rock ‘n’ roller by night, Gabrielle rocks out on guitar and sings songs inspired by her eclectic life. Sarah, a full-time musician in bands such as Les Shirley, plays drums and bass with passion. Armed with YouTube tutorials and a good dose of patience, they taught themselves how to engineer, record, and produce all their music.
In the spring of 2024, Easy Tiger returns with a second EP entitled “Baby, Tag Along.” An eclectic EP that remains true to their DIY approach, without limiting themselves to one genre. From extreme partying to sobriety, Baby, Tag Along is a six-song therapy session for the fearless and the broken.
In 2025, their authenticity and raw energy were rewarded when they won the Cabaret Festif jury prize!
Easy Tiger is the official soundtrack to a tiki bar packed with cowboys drinking margaritas. And we're here to dance. Will you join us?
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Main Stage
Fred Fortin is part of this well-established guard: a sure bet for sharp guitars and raw sound.
Whether he's talking about birds of ill omen, love, or the breathless routine, his grainy poetry unfolds like real movies in our heads.
Accompanied by his longtime collaborator Olivier Langevin and accomplished drummer Robbie Kuster, the evening promises to be rough but touching, an experience that is both raw and delicately human.
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Main Stage
With Métal canadien-français, MONONC’ SERGE ET ANONYMUS are back!
The music is violent, the lyrics are sharp, and your ears are on the border between hell and deep Quebec: there's no doubt about it, the vociferous uncle and the metal veterans are teaming up again.
After a long 16-year hiatus from recording, their album Métal canadien-français proves that these old noise veterans still have what it takes. They are ready to take the stages of the French-speaking world by storm, playing their decadent music, all in French and in defiance of all political correctness.
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Ici Pneu Touchette Stage
JC Harrisson & United Cowboys is a country music show featuring original songs by JC Harrisson, as well as covers of the greatest hits by legends such as Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, and many more!
Don't miss them on Saturday at the Ici Pneu Touchette stage!
Forest Stage
Lina & Ryan sing American country music classics, the kind you hear in honky-tonks and two-step dances. After discovering this dance during trips to the southern United States, they returned with a desire to share the country music of the dance floor, the kind that invites movement and the joy of dancing together.
For the occasion, the duo will be accompanied by their friend Flora Knight on violin. The three of them are behind the monthly Montréal Honky Tonk evenings, which offer an introduction to partner dancing at the beginning of the evening, followed by live music with a full country band to keep the room dancing until the end of the night. This festive and unifying spirit is naturally reflected on stage.
Main Stage
For 10 years, Melt it Up has been setting stages on fire with its energy and passion for rock and popular music.
Today, the band is taking a new step forward with Melt it Up – Country Experience. Led by passionate musicians, this project combines the essence of traditional country with the energy of today's new country, revisiting classics and must-hear songs.
A unique experience to enjoy live!
Main Stage
Get ready for an unforgettable experience with Winslow Dancers on Saturday, March 21! Here's what they have planned for you: The instructors will guide you through line dancing and country-style dance moves, suitable for all levels. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, you'll find your rhythm with them!
Join them for this exceptional event and let yourself be carried away by the magic of dance with Winslow Dancers.
Main Stage
Rick Duff, a rising star on the country music scene, is known for his explosive performances that blend festive energy with raw emotion. He moves between country, rock, and blues, offering an honest approach to music that is stripped of artifice and rooted in human connection. His debut studio album, Forever Reckless, out on October 17, 2025, is a true musical road trip. Authentic and fueled by a genuine passion, Rick Duff is quickly establishing himself as one of the most compelling new voices in Canadian country music.
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Crowned Female Performer of the Year at the last Country Gala, Brittany Kennell has established herself as one of the most striking voices on the current country scene. A singer-songwriter from Montreal and graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, Brittany Kennell spent nearly ten years in Nashville honing her craft in the heart of the country music capital. With a wealth of stage and songwriting experience under her belt, she offers a show that reflects her music: authentic and vibrant.
Her sound, a cross between vintage country and modern tones, is inspired by icons such as Sheryl Crow, Fleetwood Mac, and Joni Mitchell. Surrounded by seasoned musicians, she performs songs from her two critically acclaimed albums, I Ain't a Saint and Pink Collar, a few tracks from a new album coming in 2026, as well as carefully chosen covers of artists such as Chris Stapleton, Zach Top, and Emmylou Harris.
A highly musical show, carried by an artist with magnetic charisma, who never fails to get the crowd on their feet.
Ici Pneu Touchette Stage
Kavaz is a traditional music trio composed of Isaac Beaudet Lefebvre on violin, Everest Witman on guitar, and François-Xavier Dueymes on flutes. The three musicians share a common love for Irish music, but each brings elements of their native regions to the table: Quebec, Vermont, and Brittany.
The name Kavaz is a term borrowed from the Breton language meaning “junction” or “fork,” symbolizing the meeting of these three musical worlds.
Forest Stage
Paruline is an indie-folk-trad music project led by Charles Labrèche. Drawing on the richness of Quebec's oral literature, Paruline explores traditional songs, legends, and stories, infusing them with a contemporary sensibility.
Combining original compositions and bold reinterpretations of the traditional repertoire, the project crafts a soundscape where dreamy folk, dance-inspired grooves, indie-rock textures, and raw poetry coexist. With its debut album, À ceux qui veillent, Paruline celebrates the heritage of a people on the move, while inviting listeners to slow down, listen, and marvel.
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The MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT CiRQUE festival joins the party with a preview of its upcoming edition! On the program: a hand-to-hand and acrobatic ladder act by Quin Vale and Simon Nadeau, as well as a cigar box juggling act by Eric Bates. Dame Delalys (Lysandre Murphy-Gauthier) will be hosting the event.
MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT CiRQUE is a unifying and inspiring festival that offers a diverse circus program throughout the city every year. For 11 days, Montreal lives to the rhythm of the circus arts and is the stage for performances from here and abroad. Don't miss it from July 2 to 12, 2026!
Main Stage
Since its formation in the fall of 1976 in the Lanaudière region, La Bottine Souriante has proudly embodied the vitality and richness of Quebec's musical heritage. To mark fifty years of career, the group presents an anniversary show bringing together the most memorable works from its impressive repertoire, from yesterday's hits to more recent compositions.
On stage, eleven exceptional artists offer a lively and captivating performance, combining vocals, traditional instruments, brass section, and foot tapping. Their incomparable musical and stage chemistry highlights a unique blend of sounds, born from the Celtic and Acadian roots that are characteristic of the group.
Throughout its career, La Bottine Souriante has recorded thirteen original albums, including four certified Gold and three certified Platinum, selling over 750,000 albums in Quebec and winning a dozen major awards, such as Juno, Félix, and BBC Awards.
This commemorative show is a tribute to a legendary group, a vibrant symbol of the transmission and celebration of Quebec's musical heritage.
Get ready to feast!
18 Verdun restaurateurs will be cooking up Quebec-style dishes and bites especially for the occasion, for the unique price of $6 or $8. Whether you're looking to satisfy your sweet tooth or indulge in original culinary creations, the eaterie has something for everyone!
Good to know: All restaurant containers, utensils and taffy sticks are compostable!
Pro tip: Not a fan of eating with a wooden fork? Bring your own utensils to the event!
🌱: Vegetarian or vegetarian option available
🌿: Vegan or vegan option available
Food menu
Booth 1
- Pulled pork empanada (vegetarian option with mushrooms 🌱) // $6
- Maple dulce de leche churros (vegetarian 🌱) // $8
💵 Cash only
Booth 2
- Maple sausages // $6
- Macaroni and cheese with maple-smoked ham (vegetarian option available 🌱) // $8
💳 💵 Card and cash
Booth 3
- Traditional pea soup (vegan 🌿) // $6
- Mini cocktail sausages with Cimonak beer! (pork-free) // $8
💳 💵 Credit cards and cash accepted
Booth 4
- Maple syrup curry soup (vegetarian 🌱) // $6
- Maple syrup chicken meatballs // $8
💳 💵 Credit cards and cash accepted
Booth 5
- Mexican maple churros // $6
- Maple meat tacos (vegetarian option with tofu 🌱) // $8
💳 💵 Credit cards and cash accepted
Booth 6
- Tsukune: Teriyaki sauce meatballs, fried onions, maple flakes (vegan 🌿) // $6
- Mac Bao: Maple-smoked tofu, coleslaw, relish, vegan cheddar, secret sauce (vegan 🌿) // $8
💳 💵 Credit cards and cash accepted
Booth 7
- Maple split pea soup (vegan 🌿) // $6
- Maple barbecue smash burger // $8
💳 💵 Credit cards and cash accepted
Booth 8
- Chapiflor: Mexican-style cauliflower with maple sauce, chipotle sauce, and cilantro (vegan 🌿) // $6
- Tinga tacos: shredded chicken with chipotle sauce, maple salsa verde, cilantro, onions, and pickled jalapeños // $8
💳 💵 Credit cards and cash accepted
Booth 9
- Maple cannoli (vegan 🌱) // $6
- Mini Italian-style fried pogos with maple mustard (gluten-free) // $8
💳 💵 Card and cash
Booth 10
- Cinnamon roll (vegetarian 🌱) // $6
- Grilled cheese with sharp cheddar, bacon, and maple syrup // $8
💳 💵 Credit cards and cash accepted
Booth 11
- Coconut-maple hot chocolate with marshmallows (vegan 🌿) // $6
- Cassoulet with maple-grilled pork sausages (vegan option available 🌿) // $8
💳 💵 Card and cash
Booth 12
- Maple pudding chômeur (vegetarian 🌱) // $6
- Mini beef Wellington // $8
💳 💵 Card and cash
Booth 13
- Comfort food: homemade mashed potatoes topped with cheese curds and sweet beans (vegetarian 🌱) // $6
- Beef smash burger with caramelized onions, cheese, pickles, Joyo sauce (vegetarian option available 🌱) // $8
💳 💵 Credit cards and cash accepted
Booth 14
- Chocolate hazelnut crepe or fruit spread (vegetarian🌱) // $6
- Maple sausage with sweet potato and butternut squash soup (vegetarian option available 🌱) // $8
💳 💵 Card and cash
Booth 15
- Pecan and maple brownie (vegan 🌱) // $6
- Vanilla and maple cream cheese cake with choice of toppings (vegan 🌱) // $8
💳 💵 Card and cash
Booth 16
- Maple cookie (vegan 🌱) // $6
- Maple sausage sandwich // $8
💳 💵 Card and cash
Booth 17
- Hot dog served with maple-flavored baked beans // $6
- Maple bacon poutine // $8
💳 💵 Credit cards and cash accepted
Booth 18
- Grilled pork with local spices // $6
- Special Cabane poutine (bacon, onions, crispy pork ears, and maple syrup) // $8
💳 💵 Credit cards and cash accepted
Sugar Shack
Come and have a sweet treat with our loyal Beauceron maple syrup producer David Lessard, aka “Le Sucrier Urbain”, who'll be on hand with his gear (and his own Beauceron snow!) for the duration of the festival.
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A sugar shack without maple taffy is like a lumberjack without an axe! Come and enjoy a must-have maple taffy on snow from Thursday to Sunday in the Fizz forest Area!
Price : $4 per portion or 2 for $7
As well as enjoying a good taffy stick, you can take a bit of the sugar shack home with you to make the pleasure last!
- Canned maple syrup
- Maple butter
- Maple lollipops and cones
- Érabli-Eh! sparkling maple water
Next stop: Espace Bouésson! Four bars from Promenade Wellington have concocted something to quench your thirst!
The recipes created by the teams at Maltéhops, Bar Social Verdun, Verdun Beach, and Le Billy will be on offer, in addition to Shack à bières Benelux and Chalet Coureur des Bois, to provide you with liquid fuel during the event.
Because we care about our beautiful planet, all drinks (except beer) will be served in reusable glasses with a $2 deposit (which will be refunded if you return the glass). Better yet, we encourage you to bring your own glass to the event!
BENELUX Beer Shack
The Shack
Thirsty? Head over to the BENELUX Beer Shack, which this year will once again be serving the event's official beer: Cimonak! a maple-smoked porter and some good local broue to quench your thirst.
Sap into the fun with a good ol' Cimonak!
Menu
Three types of beer from the BENELUX craft brewery will be available in 473 mL bottles:
- Gertrude, German Pilsner
- Cactus, NEIPA
- Cimonak!, Maple-smoked porter
💳 Card payment only
Racking
You've found a good spot, you're thirsty, but you don't dare leave for fear of losing your precious place?
Don't panic, the beers offered at the Benelux Beer Shack will be served to the crowd thanks to the valiant lumberjacks at the “racking.”
Call out to them and grab a brew on your way!
💳 Card payment only
Coureur des bois chalets
The chalets
Meet the Coureur des Bois family and discover their original creations at the Coureur des Bois Chalet, the perfect place to recharge your batteries just a stone's throw from the main stage.
Because we love to stretch out the fun, check out the second Coureur des Bois chalet, located near the Ici Pneu Touchette stage, to quench your thirst from one end of the site to the other!
Menu
- TIGUIDOU: Coureur des bois Excellence 12-year-old whiskey, clementine juice, lime juice, Angostura bitters, and maple syrup
- CAFÉ COUREUR : Coureur des bois maple whiskey, Coureur des bois maple cream, coffee, and whipped cream
- CHOCO-FRAISE: Coureur des bois maple and strawberry cream, hot chocolate, and strawberry whipped cream
💳 💵 Card and cash
Lounge area near the Main Stage
And because we're all for it, after your order with Coureur des Bois, you're invited to have a seat and enjoy your drink (with a little restraint so as not to scare off visitors!) during the evening in the Chalet Coureur des Bois's cozy lounge area near the main stage.
WebsiteMaltehops' Selection
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Enjoy a selection of hoppy beers chosen by Maltéhops to accompany the festivities and quench your thirst!
Le Billy's selection
About
Billy, the new bar and concert venue on the Well, has created recipes that can be found in the Espace Bouésson to get the party started!
Menu
- Hot cider
- Chaï moi ben cocktail (chili vodka, Chic Choc rum, chai syrup, lime, and ginger beer)
💳 💵 Card and cash
Bar social Verdun
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Bar Social Verdun, a neighborhood bar on Well Street since 2018, has concocted some very special cocktail recipes for the occasion!
Menu
- Maple hot toddy (bourbon, maple syrup, ginger, lemon juice)
- Sugar spritz (cider, maple liqueur, cinnamon)
Both available non-alcoholic
💳 💵 Card and cash
Verdun Beach's selection
About
Verdun Beach, a wine bar that opened in 2020, has also been working on recipes to expand our beverage offerings at the event!
Menu
- Mulled wine
- Homemade butter beer with or without alcohol
💳 💵 Credit cards and cash accepted
thanks to RECYC-QUÉBEC, sustainability partner of Cabane Panache.
Every year, Cabane Panache works hard to reduce its ecological footprint! Since the very first edition of the event, we have implemented various initiatives to minimize waste production and waste during the event. As a result, all restaurant containers, maple syrup sticks, and utensils are compostable. You will find helpful volunteers near our sorting stations to help you choose the right bin!
In addition, for the past four years, we have been using a deposit system for all beverages served on site, except for cans, which are returnable, and we pay particular attention to sorting residual materials.
AWARDS
- Jury’s Choice Award in the Distinction Tourisme Montréal category at the Vivats awards ceremony of the Conseil québécois des événements écoresponsables (2024)
- Sustainable Tourism Award – Small Business from Tourisme Montréal for Cabane Panache’s ecological initiatives (2025)
Come burn off your sugar rush by participating in our lumberjack activities… without spending a penny!
That’s right, all the activities and events on site are free and open to both novice and seasoned lumberjacks alike. Traditional games, special stories from the sugar season, demonstrations of old-time crafts, jigs, traditional dancing, campfires… there will be plenty of action and something to satisfy everyone!
👨👩👦: Suitable for young children
Presbytery park at the corner of Galt and Wellington streets
Access via Galt Street
The Forest Area is the perfect place to relax for a bit!
The area will feature the Forest Stage, wood stoves to warm up, and rustic furniture!
Woodcutters, maple syrup makers, and play structures will ensure a trip to the woods in the heart of the event!
Small presbytery park, corner of Galt and Wellington streets
The Desjardins family area is the perfect spot to take a break between bites of taffy with the kids.
Nestled in the heart of the event and a stone's throw from the Forest Area and the taffy kiosk, the Desjardins Family Area offers lounge chairs, picnic tables, table games, and puzzles to relax and entertain the little ones!
👨👩👦 Suitable for young children
On Wellington, Rielle and Gordon streets
At Cabane Panache, there's no need for seat hopping! The feast hall, presented by VC999 Canada, preserves the traditions of big tables and long evening with plenty of seating for the whole company.
Choose a seat, share a table - loads of fun and no fuss!
Behind the main stage
Want to feel like a real coureur des bois?
Strike your best logger pose and come immortalize your visit to Cabane Panache in the setting hidden behind the main stage!
Between Rielle and Willibrord streets
Come burn off your sugar rush in the Allô Dentiste Play Zone!
The team from the new Dental Center will be on hand to play a little game with you and introduce you to a variety of games that will give your little lumberjacks all the space they need to let loose: table hockey, billiards, tug-of-war, tic-tac-toe, balloon toss, and more.
Allô Dentiste will also be hosting small competitions on site, with prizes to be won! Form your team and let the clan war (friendly, of course!) begin!
👨👩👦 Suitable for young children
Corner of Galt and Wellington streets
Lost your way in the woods? Looking for the Trail next door, the beer shack, want to know more about the program or just want to chat?
Look out for the red hut: the scouts at the information kiosk will be able to answer your questions!
And just behind this spot lies Cabane Panache's best-kept secret...the outhouses!
Danseux Stage
11:30 am, 2 pm, 3:30 pm
Corner of Gordon and Wellington
Tissés Serrés danse trad is an independent volunteer organization dedicated to the preservation, transmission and development of traditional Quebec dance.
There's nothing like a square set and a few jig steps to help digest the good food you've eaten and warm you up a bit!
👨👩👦 Suitable for young children
Forest Stage
11 am - 12 pm
Forest Area
Verdun's libraries are inviting you to the party with a Cabane Panache-style storytelling session.
You'll be singing, laughing and tapping your feet... with your rubber boots in the snow!
For children aged 2 and up, and all those who like to listen to sweet stories!
👨👩👦 Suitable for young children
Corner of Galt and Wellington
Ready to put your coordination and communication skills to the test? Hop on a pair of Desjardins giant skis with your friends and get ready to shout “Right! Left!” as you try to stay on course and finish first... or just avoid falling!
Because alone we go faster, but together we go further!
The Desjardins team will also be on site in front of their branch on Sunday to hand out a little treat!
👨👩👦 Suitable for young children
Galt Street // Near the Forest Area
Canada Post is coming to Cabane Panache March 19 to 22 and we’re jigging with excitement! Their two new stamps feature our favourite topic and the sweetest of Quebec’s intangible heritage traditions: sugar shacks. They will unveil these stamps on our turf on March 19.
Shaped like cans of maple syrup, the stamps pay a colourful tribute to le temps des sucres. You won’t want to miss that! So bring your sweet tooth, taste the taffy and visit the photo booth to capture maple-themed memories. See you there!
Corner of Rielle and Wellington
How about a game of boot field hockey between two shows or two snacks? The boot field hockey court will bring out the (future?) Nick Suziki in you or your kid!
👨👩👦 Suitable for young children
Time and location to come
Are you and your partner seasoned lumberjacks who think you're the fastest at cutting wood?
Come and put your elbow grease to the test in the log-rolling competition and measure your agility and strength against the other participants! Prizes and honor are at stake!
REGISTRATION FORM BELOW !
18+
Location to come
Has your little one always dreamed of looking like a lumberjack or having a Louis Cyr-style mustache? The Jean Coutu makeup station is the perfect place to transform your child into a little walking lumberjack!
Choose your beard or mustache style and watch them transform with a few strokes of makeup brushes! A maple leaf will also be among the makeup choices for the less adventurous.
Members of the Jean Coutu Wellington branch team will also be on hand with teas and herbal teas for a little comfort, and to chat with you!
👨👩👦 Suitable for young children
Thursday and Friday: 5pm to 8pm
Saturday: 11am to 4pm
Sunday: 12pm to 4pm
Inside Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs church
Come discover a small market featuring knitted and handmade products by the Cercle des fermières inside the church located at the heart of the event!
Coffee, hot chocolate, milk cartons, and soft drinks will also be available for purchase on site. Perfect for a little haven of peace and warmth!
👨👩👦 Suitable for young children
Traditional crafts area // Between Rielle and Willibrord streets
Axe, crankshaft, blowtorch: such was the blacksmith's contribution to maple syrup production.
Even though times have changed, Les Forges de Montréal keeps the fire burning and invites you to come and warm yourself! Let us tell you the story of traditional blacksmithing, which dates back over 3,000 years, and dazzle you with the expertise of a true master blacksmith.
Follow the sound of the anvil and come meet us!
Traditional crafts area // Between Rielle and Willibrord streets
Join the Château Ramezay team of volunteer guides for an authentic candle-dipping experience.
Immerse yourself in this traditional activity and its craftsmanship.
Ages 7 and up
Traditional crafts area // Between Rielle and Willibrord streets
Can you recognize the tracks left by Quebec's mammals?
Wildlife observation is an essential outdoor activity that can be enjoyed all year round! When you visit the Parks Canada kiosk, you can play spin the mammal roulette and identify the footprints, droppings and fur of a chosen animal.
It's a great way to discover Quebec's fascinating wildlife and recognize the signs they leave behind!
👨👩👧 Suitable for young children
Dsjardins family area // corner of Galt and Wellington
The Maison Nivard-De Saint-Dizier will introduce you to the history of maple water and the Indigenous traditions associated with it. You will learn more about ancestral Indigenous methods, as well as the legends that led to the discovery of this much-loved sweet water.
You will also have the opportunity to meet Martin Lominy, educator and artisan in archaeology. He will be on hand to give a demonstration of woodworking.
Take a trip to the general store section of the event site to discover artisanal and local products promoted by merchants who care about local know-how! 🍁
At Cabane Panache, syrup flows all along the Well! Come and walk your boots along “Side Trail,” which will take you on a sugar season-themed journey through the shops on the street to keep the festivities going from one end of the Well to the other! 🥾🎉
General Store
Wellington Street near Rielle
Pitou deserves to be part of the sugar shack theme too! Head to Chico' booth top to find dog clothes, Quebec treats, and surprise discounts.
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Wellington Street near Rielle
The Dillingers gang will be there with a range of clothing and grooming products to help you look your best and maintain your lumberjack beard!
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Wellington Street near Rielle
LOCO, the ultimate eco-friendly grocery store, will be at Cabane Panache's general store with a selection of local products, ready-to-eat meals, and zero-waste accessories.
Because at Cabane, we're green as can be!
General Store
Wellington Street near Rielle
The Joker Pub is a must-visit spot in Verdun for lovers of good food, craft beers, and fun times.
Find their kiosk at the general store with a selection of themed games!
General Store
Wellington Street near Rielle
Born in Quebec, Lou is a space for creative freedom where craftsmanship and innovation come together. Through the exploration of textures and techniques, each creation becomes a sensitive encounter between materials, expertise, and ecological awareness. At the crossroads of craftsmanship and innovation, Lou Inspirations cultivates responsible, intuitive, and sustainable creation.
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Wellington Street near Rielle
Pronounced M-T-HELL, we are a Montreal-based company that makes artisanal hot sauces ranging from mild to extreme. We offer unique flavors, with illustrations by real artists and a hand-waxed finish. We will gladly replace the bland sauce in your fridge.
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LA CABANE À SUCRE Special Burger:
6 oz beef patty, maple and Dijon pulled ham, BBQ sauce, Swiss cheese, coleslaw
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Special drinks menu:
- Maple shake
- Maple protein coffee
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A wide selection of maple products, and coconut-maple hot chocolate (served at the kiosk during the event) will also be available in store.
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Checkered scarves for dogs and cats;
Maple Pupcorn for dogs;
Maple bacon biscuits;
Pig ears
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- Maple latte in the coffee section
- Featured selection of books on the theme of maple syrup
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Distribution of maple protein bites.
(While supplies last)
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Sugar season specialties:
· Maple cigar (croissant dough filled with maple caramel)
· Maple caramel cruffin
· Smoked meat puff pastry
· Pork and maple turnover
· Maple tartlet and pie
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Hot chocolate will be distributed on Saturday, March 21, and Sunday, March 22, starting at 11 a.m. (while supplies last) in the alley off Wellington between Willibrord and 1st Avenue.
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The team at Cha Noir Tea House will be offering their delicious maple shortbread cookies, available only during maple syrup season, starting March 7.
From March 19 to 22, the team will be back with free tastings themed around “sugar shacks and local products.”
Here are the teas and herbal teas offered free of charge in alternating tastings:
• Chaga: wild mushroom growing on birch trees in the Laurentian forest (New tasting)
• Balsam fir (Young shoots from the Gaspé Peninsula)
• Maple Syrup Season (Our original maple tea recipe)
These teas and herbal teas will also be available for sale in bulk in the store.
Starting March 3, the pretty “Sugar Shack” themed window display will be ready.
Of course, to make customers feel “like they're at the sugar shack,” the team will be wearing our best plaid shirts especially for Sugar Shack weekend!
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Réunion Boutique: Wide selection of maple products from Cabanes sur le Roc, Traces, and Nos cabanes.
Librairie de Verdun: From typical Quebec cookbooks to youth documentaries on maple syrup production.
Follow the trail to Librairie de Verdun to enrich your Cabane Panache experience!
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Cabane Panache Special Menu!
Drink: Mole and Maple
Ingredients: Tequila, coffee liqueur, mole, chocolate, maple syrup, and cinnamon cold foam.
Dessert: Goat cheese and maple flan.
What exactly is Cabane Panache?
Cabane Panache is an outdoor festival themed around maple syrup season. It’s not a traditional sugar shack with table service: food is served street food style at kiosks.
On the menu: free music shows, entertainment, games, and a festive outdoor atmosphere!
Is Cabane Panache free?
Admission to the event and all its programming is entirely free! Only the food, beverage merch, and maple taffy booths charge a fee. Please note that some booths will only accept cash as payment.
Is it possible to book in advance?
As Cabane Panache is an outdoor festival on Wellington Street, it is not possible to take reservations for groups. We advise you to arrive early to get a front-row view of the Main Stage, for example, and make the most of everything!
Are dogs allowed on site?
Buddy is welcome to come and enjoy the festivities, as long as he is kept on a leash! However, please note that we are expecting a large number of people on site. If your dog is not comfortable in large crowds, with lots of stimuli or loud noises (live music), it may be best to leave him at home.
Also note that with spring weather, possible thawing, and lots of boots, Camp Cabane Panache can quickly become muddy, and it may be messy for your four-legged friends!
Is Cabane Panache a family event?
Absolutely! We encourage the whole family to come out and enjoy the Cabane Panache experience. Most activities and entertainment are kid-friendly, and decadent hot chocolate will be available at Chez Robin Marché Local booth.
Can I bring my own alcohol to the event?
It is not permitted to bring alcoholic beverages from outside the event. There will be a great selection of drinks available from local bars in the Espace Bouésson, as well as the BENELUX beer shack and the Coureur des Bois chalets.
Please note that smoking is prohibited on the event.
Is the event accessible for people with reduced mobility?
At Cabane Panache, we strive to welcome everyone! Several access ramps will be deployed at strategic locations, and the site is wheelchair accessible.
The Cercle des fermières in the Notre-Dame-des-Sept Douleurs Church is also universally accessible thanks to a stair lift. To access it, go through the entrance at 284 Rue de l’Église.
How to get to the event?
As the Cabane Panache festival takes place on Promenade Wellington, the site is accessible in many ways, but to both keep fit and reduce your ecological footprint, we recommend active or public transport:
🟢 BY METRO – De l’Église station, green line
🚌 BY BUS – Lines 12, 37, 38, 71 and 61
🚲 BY BIKE – Bike path along the waterfront and De Verdun street. Bicycle parking available on site
🚗 BY CARSHARING – Plenty of curbs-side parking nearby, including the Ethel multi-level parking garage, and the parking lot near Wellington between 3rd and 4th avenues.
Are there restrooms on site?
Yes! There are two locations with outhouses where you can relieve yourself:
- Behind the information kiosk at the corner of Galt and Wellington Streets.
- On Rielle Street.
A restroom for people with reduced mobility will be installed at each of the two locations.
Is it possible to distribute advertising flyers at the event?
It is prohibited to advertise at the event, whether in the form of distributing flyers, samples, or by having a mascot present, without written authorization from the SDCW.
I have a drone. Can I bring it and operate it during the event?
No. No drones are allowed to fly over the event site without prior written permission from the organization.
Any unauthorized device may result in intervention and penalties.
Are shows postponed in case of rain, snow or bad weather?
As far as possible, all shows and events are maintained, depending on the intensity of the weather and the type of show. The show must go on! However, if a show has to be postponed or rescheduled, you’ll be notified via our social networks, Facebook event and through the Fest APP.
What’s the best way to dress for Cabane Panache?
Cabane Panache is a 100% outdoor event and takes place at the beginning of spring in Quebec, so while the weather can be great, it’s always a little chilly! Dress in layers, and hats and mittens are a must. There will be fireplaces and campfires at various points on the site to keep you warm, but double up on your socks and put on your warm woollies!
As for style, this is the time to get out your lumberjack clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty, and warm, waterproof “chouclaques”. White shoes aren’t recommended, but your best plaid shirts sure are! 😉
We also have merch on sale at the info booth, so you can have all the swag of a Cabane Panache lumberjack!
What should I bring to Cabane Panache?
Here’s a non-exhaustive list of the essentials for a great time at Cabane Panache!
- A bottle of water: Cabane Panache is an eco-friendly event! No bottled water will be sold on site. A water station will be available to refill your bottle, so remember to bring your water bottle!
- Cash : Some booths do not accept cards as a method of payment. We recommend that you withdraw cash in advance, to avoid waiting in line at the bank! And don’t forget a little $2 for the ecocup deposit! If you need it, there’s a Banque Nationale, an RBC and a Caisse Desjardins close to the site.
- Warm clothes: a pair of extra socks won’t take up much space, and will save you a couple of toes if Mother Nature ever decides to bring up cold weather, especially in the evening!
- A reusable bag: You never know what treasures you might bring back with you on a trip to Cabane Panache! Don’t forget your reusable bag to bring back your findings or souvenirs.
- Reusable containers and utensils: If you want to be at the top of your game, you’ll want to bring along some small containers to hold leftovers in case you’ve bitten off more than you can chew to avoid food waste. If you have picnic utensils, for example, remember to slip them into your bag!
For more tips on how to be a green and responsible festival-goer, check out this article!
Questions during the event?
Visit the Info Booth, located at the corner of Galt and Wellington. Our volunteers are waiting to answer your questions! The info booth will be open during event hours:
Thursday, March 19, 2026: 5 pm to 9 pm
Friday, March 20, 2026: 5 pm to 10 pm
Saturday, March 21, 2026: 11 am to 6 pm
Sunday, March 22, 2026: 11 am to 5 pm
