Évenement
From March 20 to 23, 2025, Cabane Panache festival, in collaboration with Benelux, Coureur des Bois, Fizz and Brique Recyc, returns to Promenade Wellington for the 13th edition of the biggest maple and wood party in town, as part of Verdun’s 150th anniversary celebrations. For the occasion, the camp is expanding and getting ready to get you swinging like never before!
This year, get ready for a celebration of sugar time, Quebec culture and its many heritages, with festive music that will get your toes tapping and your pelvis moving! There’ll also be culinary specialties concocted especially for the event, plenty to quench your thirst, and plenty of lumberjack-style entertainment throughout the camp.
Mark your calendars and get ready for four days of mouth-watering festivities!
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OUR SPOKESPERSON
We’re very proud to announce that chef Jean-Michel Leblond, aka. John Mike, will be the official spokesperson for Cabane Panache 2025! Owner of the Tripes & Caviar restaurant on Promenade Wellington from 2013 to 2016, he’s been holding Verdun and Rue Wellington close to his heart ever since! You can catch him on his own ”chef John Mike” show on Zeste or listen to his latest EP Good to the Bone on streaming platforms.
He embodies the very essence of the event, and will bring his energy and passion to the biggest maple and wood party in town! Yeehaw! 🤠🪕
“Verdun has always held a special place in my life, both personally and professionally. I had the honor of being part of it with my first restaurant Tripes et Caviar, and today it’s with great emotion that I become associated with this event that celebrates culinary art, culture and community. I’m convinced that the 13th edition of Cabane Panache will be an extraordinary experience, and I’m proud to be a part of it.”
Jean-Michel Leblond
PRACTICAL INFORMATIONS
Dates and hours:
Thursday, March 20, 2025: 5 pm to 9 pm
Friday, March 21, 2025: 5 pm to 10 pm
Saturday, March 22, 2025: 11 am to 6 pm
Sunday, March 23, 2025: 11 am to 5 pm
Free admission to the site
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How to get to the camp?
🟢 De l'Église metro station: Wellington exit on the green line
🚲 By bike: several bike racks on site
🚌 By bus: Lines 12, 37, 61 and 350
🚘 By carpool: More than 500 parking spaces nearby, including the Éthel parking deck with 250 spaces (4000 Éthel St.)
This year, Cabane Panache, in collaboration with Quai 5160 – Maison de la culture de Verdun, has put together a festive musical program that’s 100% free and 100% local, to celebrate Quebec culture and its many heritages!
In addition to a host of musical talents performing across the site on the Forêt Fizz Stage and the Ici Pneu Touchette Stage, nine artists from all over the province will take to the main stage to warm your body and heart over the four days of the festival. 🎶🎻
Get out your plaid shirt, and come spend your sugar rush during four days of sweet sweet fun! 🧤🎉
Ici Pneu Touchette Stage
Corner of Willibrord and Wellington streets
Presented by Espace Trad, Courtney Drew, Timi Turmel and Marie-Jeanne Brousseau form an essential trio on the Eastern Townships trad scene, where talent, passion and creativity intertwine. Rooted in the rich musical traditions of Ireland, Scotland and Quebec, they reinvent the genre through original arrangements that combine virtuosity, sensitivity and contagious energy. Their musical complicity and mastery of traditional instruments give life to a vibrant universe of sound, where exhilarating rhythms, captivating melodies and refined harmonies come together.
With each performance, these three musicians take you on a journey where tradition is boldly reinvented, offering an uplifting and unforgettable musical experience!
Forêt Fizz Stage
In the Forêt Fizz area
Stew & Alice: a duo of musicians from the Chateauguay Valley with a repertoire of fusion folk music. A tasty blend of Celtic, Québécois, bluegrass and country sounds, simmered to perfection and served up with fiddle, guitar and two voices in perfect harmony.
Their music will transport you elsewhere: imagine the energy of a New Year's Day party, the festive songs of St. Patrick's Day and a touch of wild reels straight from Texas and Virginia.
You've got to hear it to believe it, and Stew & Alice are ready to prove it!
On the move, towards the main stage
Between Galt and De L'église streets
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 13th edition of Cabane Panache!
Main stage
Corner of Wellington and De l'Église streets
Émile Bilodeau is a detonation of contagious sincerity who has found a way to conquer crowds relentlessly for the past 10 years.
It's with great pleasure that he brings to life on stage the folk-rock gems of his entire repertoire. This duo format is a bar cabaret-style proposition where the lucid chansonnier presents a show filled with humor, social awareness and catchy melodies. Au bar des espoirs was born of the idea that there can be a fine line between hope and its opposite.
Ici Pneu Touchette Stage
Corner of Willibrord and Wellington streets
Ô Renard is a folk band from Lanaudière featuring Yvon Roy on vocals, banjo and gazou, Alexandre Lafrenière on vocals, guitar, harmonica and melodica, Eric Major on vocals and drums, and Guillaume Beauséjour on bass.
Their compositions are about wood, the history of villages and our beautiful Quebec, water, winter, homelessness, love and car rides. between which are grafted a variety of songs in French and English, which they cover with their singular “twist”.
Main stage
Corner of Wellington and De l'Église streets
L'Orchestre Tisonnier puts on a unique show, featuring original French compositions that boldly blend folk sounds with the raw punk energy.
The instruments (accordion, mandolin, acoustic guitars, acoustic bass) weave a musical web where authentic roots collide with inimitable vocal power. The four musicians' husky voices, carried by poignant harmonies, inhabit every chorus, imbuing the audience with a contagious energy.
Fizz Forest Stage
In the Forêt Fizz area
Musicopratik's famous open-mic Wednesdays are coming to Cabane Panache!
Come and discover talented artists, get inspired by different musical styles and share your passion for music!
Are you a musician or singer who wants to share your art by taking part in the Open-mic?
Don't hesitate to join Enora and Stéphane on the Forêt fizz stage on Friday evening!
Contact Musicopratik at 514 769 6515 or enora@musicopratik.com for more info.
Main stage
Corner of Wellington and De l'Église streets
Fueled by bluegrass and swing music, Margaret Tracteur's songs demonstrate a solid mastery of the fundamental ingredients of American folklore, as well as a great deal of freedom.
With a keen sense of observation, a good touch of humor and surprising vocal techniques, the artist invites audiences on a highly personal and colorful journey between tradition and modernity, sure to delight hooligans and yodle enthusiasts alike.
Main stage
Corner of Wellington and De l'Église streets
Bernard Adamus is an artist with a lively background, and has been touring around Quebec for a dozen years. He sings sincere, personal songs tinged with blues, urban and rural influences. His loves and friendships are at the heart of his expiatory work.
Having won numerous awards and trophies in his career, culminating in over 1000 shows, he offers a reassuringly fresh stage presence despite the passing years. Authentic and wild, free and natural, his torments are his own. Bernard Adamus salutes life in his own way, and is preparing a great show for the 13th edition of Cabane Panache!
Main stage
Corner of Wellington and De l'Église streets
A lifelong music enthusiast, John Mike realized a dream when he launched his first single, “Good to the Bone”, in April 2024, followed by his first EP, released on August 9!
The singer-songwriter invites you to an intimate country-folk show to open the special Country Day at Cabane Panache.
Ici Pneu Touchette Stage
Corner of Willibrord and Wellington streets
Ryan MacDonald & The Farm Hands are a high-energy acoustic trio from the Châteauguay Valley in rural southern Quebec, rooted in country, bluegrass, and contemporary Americana.
Featuring Ryan MacDonald (vocals/guitar), Greg Bohemen (vocals/upright bass), and Alice Packard (fiddle), their sound blends heartfelt storytelling with driving rhythms and a natural, down-to-earth musicianship.
Inspired by the raw honesty of traditional country and folk music, and the raucous spirit of modern Americana, they deliver a compelling mix of originals and reimagined covers, creating an authentic, foot-stomping experience for lovers of country and roots music.
Fizz Forest Stage
In the Forêt Fizz area
Andrew Charlebois is a country singer from Plantagenet, Ontario. He has been performing at festivals and events throughout Quebec and Eastern Ontario for the past 8 years. He loves to entertain audiences and get the crowds dancing to the rhythms of country music's greatest hits, from the '70s to today.
His greatest musical influences are Merle Haggard, Randy Travis, George Strait and Alan Jackson, to name but a few.
Main stage
Corner of Wellington and De l'Église streets
Get ready for an unforgettable experience with Winslow Dancers! Here's what they've got planned for Cabane Panache: The entertainers will guide you through line-dancing and country-style moves, suitable for all levels.
Whether you're a beginner or an expert, you're sure to find your rhythm with these experts!
Main stage
Corner of Wellington and De l'Église streets
The Wild Palominos have made a name for themselves with their self-assured country sound, inspired by the greats of the American tradition. With modern textures reminiscent of the Midland sound, they deliver with verve this music rooted in North American customs, combining a contemporary sound with the fabric of country traditions.
Having performed on some of Quebec's biggest country stages, including Lasso Montreal, Festival Country de Lotbinière and the Festival Western de St-Tite, the band has just released its 2nd album, Wilder, and transports us into the typical honky tonk atmosphere of its brand-new show.
Main stage
Corner of Wellington and De l'Église streets
Deluxe Rodeo is a Canadian new country band from Montreal, offering a festive show of classics & new country with a touch of rock.
These lovers of American country are celebrating a year of life for their first album, “Genuine”, with a more than festive tour, surprises and, above all, a whole lot of fun!
Let yourself be seduced by their boundless energy and contagious fun!
Ici Pneu Touchette Stage
Corner of Willibrord and Wellington streets
Born in Sherbrooke and raised by a single mother in a turquoise living room missing two feet of wallpaper, Anaïs Constantin fires her bittersweet poetry over chill lofi tenor-baritone guitar riffs.
Somewhere between Courtney Barnett and Beau Dommage, her indie-queb “Do It Yourself” music runs on 2000s nostalgia and envelops with the comfort of a roadside cantina.
Performing live, equipped with an old drum machine and surrounded by her musicians, Anaïs delivers an authentic, rallying performance that reaches a wide audience. Her no-nonsense voice, at once gentle and casual, tells the story of everyday life with self-mockery and tenderness, in a straight-talking way that bears witness to her love for the language and its colorful regionalisms.
In addition, the musician won the 2024 edition and the Coup de coeur Cabane Panache prize of the cabaret Festif! Baie-Saint-Paul cabaret.
Ici Pneu Touchette Stage
Corner of Willibrord and Wellington streets
The very first show in Immersion Rock's VERDUN ROCK 150th program takes place during Cabane Panache! Come and rock to the rhythm of Trad Rock with youths aged 7 to 17, who will take to the stage to present a show that will get feet stomping... and mittens tapping!
More detailsMain stage
Corner of Wellington and De l'Église streets
Veranda invites you to a show at the heart of their bluegrass music, firmly rooted in folk and good old country.
In a spirited, festive and sensitive performance, the band will accompany you on winding roads along mountains and rivers, where banjo, mandolin, fiddle and guitar resonate.
Fizz Forest Stage
In the Forêt Fizz area
David “Dâvi” Simard is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and arranger who works mainly in the fields of traditional, audiovisual and electronic music. He is involved in a wide range of projects, notably with Cirque Alphonse, L'Oumigmag, Les Mercenaires du terroir and Damien Robitaille.
For his part, Varennes-born David Brunelle was introduced to traditional Quebec music at an early age. He taught himself the rudiments of the harmonica and forged his own distinctive playing style.
With a rich repertoire of old and new tunes, the fruit of his research and encounters, Brunelle is also the composer of several original pieces strongly inspired by the tradition and sound of old-time musicians. He has taken part in numerous projects on stage and on record, notably with the group Les Mercenaires du terroir and alongside fiddler Dâvi Simard.
Come jig with this talented duo presented by Espace Trad!
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Main stage
Corner of Wellington and De l'Église streets
Clay and Friends consists of 5 multi-tasking musicians: Mike Clay (lead vocalist, trumpet), Poolboy (MPC, backing vocalist, beatbox), Pops (guitarist & musical director), Killah B (bass, bass synthesizers and saxophone), Alvaro (keyboards).
The versatility of the individualities operates on stage to form a continuous soundtrack of infectious grooves. The chemistry between the members of Clay and Friends translates into a festive experience that navigates between musical improvisation and the performance of a well-stocked catalog. With over 1900 performances on the biggest stages in Canada and Europe, the group excels in crowd interactivity and appeals to a wide audience thanks to the eclecticism and spontaneity of its music.
Ici Pneu Touchette Stage
Corner of Willibrord and Wellington streets
The trad music and dance duo of Marc Maziade and Jordan Bélanger bring you rigodons and sing-alongs in a high-energy, authentic style!
Let's get the music pumping and the company swinging!
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 on camp will be 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 - Saturday and Sunday
- Poutine with foie gras and maple confit chicken gizzards // $6
- Porchetta, bourbon mustard and maple sandwich with Mornay old cheddar sauce // $8
*Special comeback for the weekend!
💳 💵 Card and cash
Booth 1 - Thursday and Friday
- Savoury crepe stuffed with maple ham, béchamel sauce // $6
- Tartiflette with duck confit, maple juice, local cheese fondue and fried onions // $8
💳 💵 Card and cash
Booth 2
- Coco-maple and marshmallow hot chocolate (vegan 🌿) // $6
- Maple-grilled pork sausage cassoulet (vegan option available 🌿) // $8
💳 💵 Card and cash
Booth 3
- Guinness baked beans (vegetarian 🌱) // $6
- Irish stew // $8
💳 💵 Card and cash
Booth 4
- Vegetarian stew with curry and maple syrup (vegan 🌿) // $6
- Fried chicken meatball with yellow curry sauce and maple syrup // $8
💳 💵 Card and cash
Booth 5
- Maple shredded pork tamal with pickles (vegetarian option available 🌱) // $6
- Churros with maple dulce de leche (vegetarian 🌱) // $8
💵 Cash only
Booth 6
- Beef polpettes with maple sauce // $6
- Maple pulled pork sandwich // $8
💳 💵 Card and cash
Booth 7
- Portion of McCain-style cake with maple buttercream 🌱 // $6
- Pizza pocket with maple bacon // $8
💳 💵 Card and cash
Booth 8
- Old-fashioned pea soup (vegan 🌿) // $6
- Maple beer pulled pork shepherd's pie // $8
💳 💵 Card and cash
Booth 9
- Cinnamon roll 🌱 /// $6
- Grilled cheese French toast with cheddar, bacon and maple syrup /// $8
💳 💵 Credit card and cash
Booth 10
- Maple cannoli 🌱 // $6
- Tourtière Arancini with homemade ketchup // $8
💳 💵 Card and cash
Booth 11
- Mexican general tao cauliflower with tamarind, maple and cilantro (Vegetarian 🌿) // $6
- 2 Pulled pork tacos cooked in banana leaf, pickled onions and maple salsa verde (Vegetarian option available 🌱) // $8
💳 💵 Card and cash
Booth 12
- Split pea and maple soup (vegan 🌿) // $6
- Smash burger with maple and barbecue // $8
💳 💵 Card and cash
Booth 13
- Bao tofu: maple dijon sauce, sauerkraut, mustard, pickle, wasabi aioli, wakame, furikake (vegan 🌿) // $6
- Cabane plate: Tortilla, justgg and yuba, stewed jackfruit, vegan beans and sausage, mock bacon crumble, green onion (vegan 🌿) // $8
💳 💵 Debit card and cash
Booth 14
- old fashioned broth // $6
- Mini beef Wellington with brown gravy with mashed potatoes // $8
💳 💵 Card and cash
Booth 15
- Maple sausage coated with crispy pork rinds // $6
- Mac and cheese with maple-smoked ham (veggie option available 🌱) // $8
💳 💵 Card and cash
Booth 16
- Chili Con Carne served with nachos // $6
- Burger with maple caramelized onions and bacon (Veggie option available 🌱) // $8
💳 💵 Card and cash
Booth 17
- Decadent ricotta maple cookie 🌱 // $6
- Maple smoked sausage sandwich // $8
💳 💵 Card and cash
Booth 18
- Maple fried rice cake 🌱 // $6
- Maple dak (fried chicken) balls // $8
💳 💵 Card and cash
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: the Drinks Area! Take a look at the new installation that will be standing on top of the Bouésson container: the Brique-Recyc Train will have arrived to destination with its crew of four bars from the Well to quench your thirst!
They will be at your service on the camp, in addition to the Benelux Beer Shack and the Chalet Coureur des Bois to supply you with liquid fuel during the event.
Because we care about our planet, all beverages will be served in a reusable, returnable glass for the small cost of $2 (which will be refunded if you bring it back). Even better, 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!
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Three types of beer from Brasserie Artisanale BENELUX will be available in 473 mL format:
- Gertrude, German Pilsner, the official beer of the 150th anniversary of Verdun
- Cactus, NEIPA
- Cimonak, maple-smoked porter
💳 Card only
Racking
You've got a good spot in front of the main stage, you're thirsty and don't dare leave for fear of losing your precious spot?
Don't panic, Benelux beer will be served into the crowd, thanks to the valiant racking lumberjacks.
Just ask and grab yourself a Cimonak! on the way!
Coureur des bois cottage
The Cottage
For a third year, the Coureur des Bois family brings their original creations to the Chalet Coureur des Bois, the perfect place to recharge your batteries just a stone's throw from the main stage.
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- HOT MAPLE TODDY: Coureur des bois Excellence 12-year-old whisky, orange juice, lime juice, Angostura bitters and maple syrup
- COUREUR DES BOIS COFFE: Coureur des bois maple whisky, Coureur des bois maple cream, coffee and whipped cream
- BRUNCH LATTE: Coureur des bois maple-blueberry cream, hot milk infused with Fruit Loops topped with whipped cream
💳 💵 Card and cash
Lounge area
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.
Maltéhops - Special 10 years anniversary!
The Maltéhops' trusty merchant ship will be on hand with barrels, hops and unique energy to quench your thirst!
What's more, they'll be celebrating their 10th anniversary on Promenade Wellington on Thursday, March 20. It's the perfect occasion to celebrate with a nice cheers!
Menu
- Pilsner Saaz
- NEIPA Hypa
- IPA Alcohol-free
💳 💵 Card and cash
Verdun Beach
Menu
- Hot wine
- Hot or cold espresso martini (also available alcohol-free)
💳 💵 Card and cash
Bar Social Verdun
Menu
- Maple hot toddy (bourbon, maple syrup, ginger, lemon juice) also available alcohol-free
- Hot chocolate Ben chaud (hot chocolate, gin, chartreuse, marshmallow)
💳 💵 Card and cash
Rita
For the first time ever, Rita's restaurant will set up a booth in the drinks area, serving up creations that are as good as they are comforting!
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- Mocha coffee with amaretto (coffee, cocoa, oat milk, amaretto) (vegan 🌿), also available alcohol-free
- Nun's Island Iced Hot (Earl grey tea, grapefruit and canadian maple whisky) (vegan 🌿)
💳 💵 Card and cash
Cabane Panache is working hard to reduce its ecological footprint! Since the very first edition of the event, we have put in place various initiatives to minimize waste production during the event. To this end, all food containers, taffy sticks and utensils are compostable. For the past 3 years, we have been using a system of returnable glasses for all drinks served on site. Cans of Cimonak! and other beverages served in cans on site are consigned, and we pay particular attention to the distribution of residual materials.
In 2024, Cabane Panache won the jury’s Coup de coeur award in the Tourisme Montréal Distinction category at the Vivats awards organized by the Conseil québécois des événements écoresponsables! 
You’ll also find hard-working volunteers at our sorting stations to help you choose the right bin!
Come and spend your sugar rush by taking part in our lumberjack activities… all for free!
That’s right, all on-site programming is free of charge, for budding lumberjacks and seasoned loggers alike. Traditional games, special tales and legends, logging, jigging, traditional dancing, campfires… there’s plenty of action and something for everyone!
👨👩👦 : Suitable for young children
1 pm, 2:30 pm, 4 pm
Danseux Stage // Between Willibrord and Rielle streets
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
11 am and 12:30
Fizz Forest Stage
For the second year, 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
2 pm
Danseux Stage // Between Willibrord and Rielle streets
You and your partner are experienced lumberjacks and think you're the fastest and best at chopping wood?
Come and get your elbow greasy at the two-handed saw contest and compete against the agility and strength of the other participants! Prizes and honor are at stake!
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Ongoing from 11 am to 4 pm
Desjardins Family area
Has your little one always dreamed of looking like real lumberjack or having a moustache like Louis Cyr? The make-up booth is the perfect place to transform your child into a little lumberjack!
Choose your beard or moustache model and watch it metamorphose with a few strokes of the brushes of the students in the esthetics program of the Centre de formation professionnelle de Verdun.
Don't forget to immortalize the moment in the small photobooth!
👨👩👦 Suitable for young children
Ongoing during festival hours
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?) Patrik Laine in you or your kid!
👨👩👦 Suitable for young children
Ongoing during festival hours
Galt and Wellington corner
Ready to put your coordination and communication skills to the test? Hop on the giant skis with your gang and get ready to shout “Right! Left!” as you try to stay on course... or just avoid falling!
Laughter guaranteed for this classic that always steals the show!
Ongoing during festival hours
Galt and Wellington corner
Come and get your hair trimmed by the barbers from La Baraque du Barbier and Beardlington, who'll be on site to give you a quick trim or dress you up.
Their energy and sense of style await you!
Voluntary contributions.
11 am to 1 pm
Fizz Forest Corner
The region's bravest lumberjacks will be on hand to demonstrate their cutting skills with a typically Québécois tool: the godendart!
Will you have enough muscle to help them handle this two-handled saw?
*1m40 and over
Thursday and Friday: 5 pm to 8 pm
Saturday: 11 am to 4 pm
Sunday: 12 pm to 4 pm
In Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs church
Come and discover a small market of knitted and handmade products from the Cercle des fermières inside the church, located at the heart of the event!
Coffee, hot chocolate, milk berlingots and soft drinks will also be on sale on site. Perfect for a little haven of peace and warmth!
👨👩👦 Suitable for young children
Ongoing during festival hours
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
Ongoing during festival hours
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
12 pm, 13:30 pm, 3pm and 4:30 pm
30-minute workshops
Small backyard stage
Workshop on how to make a small notching mallet, a traditional wooden tool used by many metal, wood and stone workers.
👨👩👦 : Suitable for young children
11:30 am, 1 pm, 2:30 pm and 4 pm
30-minute workshops
Small backyard stage
Mr. André learned podorythmy with Alain Lamontagne at the École des Arts de la Veillée, and has been setting the rhythm for his songs ever since.
Come and learn the basics of “foot tapping” while singing songs to respond to in this little workshop for the whole family.
👨👩👦 : Suitable for young children
Presbytery park at the corner of Galt and Wellington streets
The Fizz forest area is the perfect place to unwind!
The area will feature a small stage, wood-burning stoves for warming up, and rustic furniture!
Wood choppers, maple taffy and play structures will ensure a trip into the woods right at the heart of the event!
Small presbytery park, corner of Galt and Wellington streets
The Desjardins family area, the perfect place to relax with the little ones! You'll find table games, relaxation areas, a face-painting booth (on Saturday) and maybe even a sweet treat from Desjardins on Sunday!
👨👩👦 Adapted for young children
Behind the main stage
Come and immortalize your visit to Cabane Panache in the set hidden behind the big stage!
A brand new set will be set up to take your portrait!
On Wellington, Rielle and Gordon streets
At Cabane Panache, there's no need for seat hopping! The feast hall, presented by VC999, 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!
Between Rielle and Willibrord streets
Several games will be available to give your aspiring lumberjacks all the space they need to unleash their suger rush: table field hockey, pool table, tug-of-war, checkers and more.
Form a team and let the (friendly) clan war 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!
This year, thanks to Acuitis Verdun, we'll have hearing protection (earplugs) available at the info booth!
And just behind this spot lies Cabane Panache's best-kept secret...the outhouses!
Take a look at the general store section of the event site on Saturday and Sunday to discover artisanal and local products put forward by merchants who take the local know-how at heart! 🍁
At Cabane Panache, syrup flows all along the Well! Get your booties moving along “la trail d’à côté”, a sugaring-off-themed trail through the shops on the street, to keep the festivities going from one end of the Well to the other! 🥾🎉
General Store booth
Wellington St. near Rielle
Modestone, Montreal's western clothing and accessories store, will be at Cabane Panache camp on Thursday and Friday, offering hats, shirts and boots to get you ready for our country day on Saturday!
Bring out the cowboy in you!
General Store booth
Wellington St. near Rielle
Since 2010, Helenou has been committed to offering sustainable, locally made accessories to make every moment more comfortable. Whether it's for your outdoor escapades or to warm your home, each piece is carefully crafted by hand.
By favoring natural materials and recycling fur, Helenou brings memories back to life while respecting the environment. To consume responsibly, honoring nature with accessories designed to stand the test of time.
General Store booth
Wellington St. near Rielle
Pitou also deserves to be in the sugar shack theme! Visit the Chico - Boutique d'animaux booth for dog clothes, Quebec-made treats and surprise discounts.
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Wellington St. near Rielle
The Dillingers gang will be on hand with a range of clothing and grooming products to maintain your best lumberjack beard!
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Wellington St. near Rielle
LOCO, the ultimate ecological grocery store, will be at Cabane Panache's general store with a selection of local products, ready-to-eat meals and zero-waste accessories.
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Mouvement social Madelinot invites you to their Saturday Bingo event, with a Western theme for the occasion!
Free admission, $1 per card (cash), prizes to be won!
From 1 pm - 3 pm
3762 Wellington
Sugar Shack Burger: Beef patty, Swiss cheese, bbq sauce, shredded ham, maple and dijon ice sauce, creamy coleslaw
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Handcrafted candles with woodsy scents: cypress and Tonka Bean or leather and labdanum, and lumberjack-shaped candles.
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Organic maple products from St-Ours farm and handmade maple chocolates.
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Sugar shack-themed cookies and scarves for dogs. Spin the wheel of fortune to win prizes!
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Western-themed evening with line dancing lessons from 8 to 11 p.m.!
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- Vegetarian or vegan Sugar shack breakfast meal: Organic egg or grilled marinated tofu, maple tempeh bacon, organic extra dark maple syrup, organic breakfast potatoes, fresh fruit, tomatoes and toasts.
- Organic maple lemonade: Organic lemon, maple sugar, organic extra dark syrup
- Maple and pecan tartlet
4448 Wellington
- Maple pulled-pork turnover: maple pork and cheddar puff pastry
-Maple cigar: croissant dough, maple mousseline cream, pecan chips and maple syrup
-Pecan-maple tart: sweet almond/vanilla pastry, almond/pecan cream, maple cream, caramel/maple ganache, pecan praline
4611 Wellington
The Cha Noir Tea House team is back in the kitchen with maple shortbread and delicious maple mini meringues. Available for the sugaring-off season only, from March 12.
With woody accents, smoky notes and maple syrup aromas, the Cha Noir Tea House is back with free “Cabane & local products” themed tastings.
Here are the teas and herbal teas available for free tastings from March 20 to 23:
- Balsam fir (young shoots from the Gaspésie Peninsula)
- Labrador tea (Hand-picked in Gaspésie)
- Temps des sucres (Their original maple tea recipe)
These teas and herbal teas will also be available in the tearoom, as infusions to take away, and in bulk in the boutique.
4750 Wellington
Local and gourmet themed products, candles and crafts.
Tasting of Nos Cabanes products (pure and flavoured syrups, maple butter, maple cotton candy, etc.) on March 22nd and 23rd.
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La Cabane du boucher: special gourmet menu inspired by classic Quebec sugar shacks.
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The Well's beer merchant ship will have a special offer of oak-aged maple syrup
Scotch and Cognac from Brasserie Wilsy, in addition to their vast selection of craft beers.
Stop by to wish them a happy 10th anniversary!
4835 Wellington
Local products and maple syrup-themed crafts: candles, souvenirs, posters and more!
Check out the window display too!
Are dogs allowed on site?
Puppy is welcome to come and feast, as long as he’s on a leash! However, please note that we are expecting a large number of people on site. If your dog is not comfortable with large crowds, lots of stimuli or loud noises (live music), it may be best to leave him at home. Also note that with the spring weather, the possible thaw and lots of boots, Cabane Panache camp can quickly get muddy, and it can be messy for four-legged friends!
Drop by Chico’s kiosk at the general store on Saturday and Sunday for some dog treats! 😉
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!
How can I find out about show times and activities on site?
The best way to get all the info you need for tomorrow’s event is via the FEST app. We highly recommend it! You’ll have real-time schedules, locations and site maps, all in one place: in your pocket! Don’t forget to follow the Cabane Panache event to receive notification of any schedule changes,
Otherwise, all the info will be posted on the event site and on the web, right here.
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 260-space Ethel parking garage, and the parking lot near Wellington between 3rd and 4th avenues.
Where will the buses be passing through while the street is closed?
In order to have lots of fun in complete safety, Wellington Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from Sunday March 16 to the evening of Tuesday March 25. As a result, some bus routes will be affected by the closure. Here are the detoured routes and where to find your temporary bus stops :
Download the PDF version of this map just here!
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.
Is the event accessible for people with reduced mobility?
At Cabane Panache, we make every effort to accommodate the whole crew! Several ramps will be deployed at strategic locations, and the site is wheelchair accessible.
Only the Cercle des fermières market in the Notre-Dame-des-Sept Douleurs church is not (yet) universally accessible. (Work on an elevator is in progress, however!)
Are there toilets on site?
Yes! This year, we’re upgrading everything: even the loos! There will be more toilets, and at two locations this year:
- Behind the info booth
- On Rielle Street
Of course, a toilet for people with reduced mobility will be installed at each of the two locations.
Is it possible to distribute flyers at the event?
As there are already a number of kiosks and activities on site, we do not allow this practice at the event.
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!
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 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 20, 2025: 5 pm to 9 pm
- Friday, March 21, 2025: 5 pm to 10 pm
- Saturday, March 22, 2025: 11 am to 6 pm
- Sunday, March 23, 2025: 11 am to 5 pm
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