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For an 8th season, the biggest urban lumberjack party will set up camp in Verdun for four days of square dancing, maple tires, and woodcutting. From this March 22nd to the 25th, La Cabane Panache et Bois Rond is the guiding beacon for celebrating sugaring time like nowhere else! Festive music, traditional foods revisited, and some lil’ nips to bring colour to your cheeks. Over 80,000 hungry lumberjacks are expected at the biggest and free-est maple festival in Quebec to enjoy a first big breath of springtime air!
For the first time ever, Cabane Panache et Bois Rond will host an official spokesperson: actor Rémi-Pierre Paquin.
Opening hours
Thursday, March 22, 2018: 5 pm to 9 pm
Friday, March 23, 2018: 5 pm to 10 pm
Saturday, March 24, 2018: 11 am to 7 pm
Sunday, March 25, 2018: 11 am to 5 pm
FREE ADMISSION
De l'Église Metro station
Strollers and bicycles parking available (bring your own locker)
For yet another year, the rubber boots will squeak, the glasses will clink and the hungry will stuff their bellies! Promenade Wellington and the borough of Verdun, official copresenters of the musical component, have worked tirelessly to design a program that is exhilarating… and free.
Forest Stage
Presbytery Park at the corner of Rue Galt and Rue Wellington
André Daneau is an explorer of traditions. Armed with his harmonicas and podorythmie, he is known as “the fastest foot tapper in the East”. At the intersection of Quebecois tradition and world music, he offers a repertoire of compositions that defy categorization.
More detailsMain Stage New Champlain Bridge
At the corner of Wellington and de l'Église street
After giving 100 shows of his tour Ultramarr, Fred Fortin, one of the most important actual composers from Quebec, returns with a solid new one man band show made out of crude resources (drums, harmonica, guitar), inspired by an intimate course of over 20 years of music.
Main Stage New Champlain Bridge
At the corner of Wellington and de l'Église street
Rednext Level was formed in the fall of 2014 when Maybe Watson and Robert Nelson begin the production of an album. The album Argent Légal was composed, written and recorded between fall 2014 and February 2016. Two song off this album, Sri Lanka and 40K, were released as music videos, the first one at the end of October 2015 and the second one in December 2015. Together, the videos accumulated more than 30,000 views.
More detailsMain Stage New Champlain Bridge
At the corner of Wellington and de l'Église street
Brown brings together two brothers, Snail Kid (Dead Obies) and Jam (K6A, Jam et P-Dox, Alaclair Ensemble), and their Jamaican father Robin Kerr (Uprising). At the time of debates about culture and Quebec identity, Brown offers the fruit of a mixed family tree. Their music reconciles roots-reggae with dancehall; Golden Age rap with New School.
More detailsMain Stage New Champlain Bridge
At the corner of Wellington and de l'Église street
KNLO aka Akena Okoko (Movezerbe, K6A, Alaclair Ensemble) is one of the most influential Quebec Hip Hop artists. Using beats from different eras, KNLO delivers his first solo rap album "Long Jeu", which addresses the themes of poverty, wealth and collective healing.
More detailsForest Stage
Presbytery Park at the corner of Rue Galt and Rue Wellington
É-T-É was born from a meeting between three young musicians with backgrounds in Quebecois traditional, jazz, and classical. This new musical group proposes a collection of traditional tunes from near and far, as well as original compositions with a unique sound combining violin, cello, bouzouki, voice, podorythmie, and jig.
More detailsMain Stage New Champlain Bridge
At the corner of Wellington and de l'Église street
Les Chiens de Ruelles are a dynamic family where discomfort and taboos are left aside to make room for honesty and cheerfulness. They invite you to their festive world where extravaganza and drinks intermingle for a wild party. Folk yeah!
More detailsMain Stage New Champlain Bridge
At the corner of Wellington and de l'Église street
Pepe, guitar virtuoso, transmits happiness to his audience and leads them through a musical journey to the land of cheerfulness. With wise lyrics and melodies, his festive Quebec acoustic rock will make you sing and dance while putting a smile on your face, guaranteed.
More detailsMain Stage New Champlain Bridge
At the corner of Wellington and de l'Église street
For his new show, Mononc 'Serge picks up his electric bass and goes back to rockin’! His old classics as well as his new crude tunes from his most recent album Révolution Conservatrice are sure to charm the whole family. Do not forget your raincoat because the forecast calls for a rain of hits!
More detailsForest Stage
Presbytery Park at the corner of Rue Galt and Rue Wellington
PRESENTED BY DESJARDINS THEATER
Drawing inspiration from Quebec’s traditional heritage, Florence Payette and Louis-Philippe Dupuy take on today’s working class jig. Urban music posing as heritage and history posing as modernity, the duo express in good humor the reality of honest people who could use a break now and then.
Bivouac Stage
Anglican Church (Outside) 4322 Rue Wellington
Travel through the fabulous universe of Louis Mercier’s tales and legends.
Foot-tapping Stage
Outside, 4260 rue Wellington
Traditional Quebecois dance led by a group of amateur dancers and their callers will make the swingers swing their partners right ‘round. Relive the nights of yore and learn to square dance in the great outdoors during these one-hour workshops.
More detailsBar Palco
4019, rue Wellington
Since receiving his first guitar at the age of 8 years old, Samuel Robert hasn’t stopped evolving in the world of music. His first album, Tourne le vice, saw the light of day in 2007 after 2 years of work. Since then, he regularly publishes original songs in several different styles.
More detailsMain Stage New Champlain Bridge
At the corner of Wellington and de l'Église street
At the wheel of her guitar, Sara Dufour strolls her bluegrass-inspired country-folk music wherever the road leads her. She fuels her music with stories and takes you on adventures filled with humor and spontaneity, rooted in her roots.
More detailsMain Stage New Champlain Bridge
At the corner of Wellington and de l'Église street
In 1994, the rock band Zebulon was taking Quebec by storm! 20 years later, the group that has marked a whole generation is back with an acoustic set! Our favorite Zigs are dangerously in shape and ready to bring you in their new musical adventure. Come sing along to Job Steady, Les femmes préfèrent les Ginos, and the classic Marie-Louise.
More detailsForest Stage
Presbytery Park at the corner of Rue Galt and Rue Wellington
PRESENTED BY MUSIQUE NOMADE
Keith Whitedog is a Anishnabe musician from the Kitigan Zibi community in Outaouais. With a degree in music from Queens University and trained by virtuosos such as Charlene Biggs and Kenneth Van Barthold, he is as skilled in classical piano and jazz as he is when he grabs a folk guitar.
Bivouac Stage
Anglican Church (Outside) 4322 Rue Wellington
Travel through the fabulous universe of Louis Mercier’s tales and legends.
Foot-tapping Stage
Outside, 4260 rue Wellington
Traditional Quebecois dance led by a group of amateur dancers and their callers will make the swingers swing their partners right ‘round. Relive the nights of yore and learn to square dance in the great outdoors during these one-hour workshops.
More detailsFoot-tapping Stage
Outside, 4260 rue Wellington
The tireless and colourful Patrick Mainville will auction off several lots that are as interesting as they are surprising. All profits will go to the Point de Mire youth center in Verdun.
More detailsOnce again marking the arrival of sweet springtime, the camp cookerie will quench Montreal foodies’ irrepressible need for maple everything. Together, local restaurants revisit the sugar shack’s traditional menu, which they will offer at set prices of $2 or $4. The best idea since sliced bread!
March 22nd and 23rd 2018 - Menu
4578 Rue Wellington
- Salted maple caramel churros /// $2
- BBQ deep-fried pork jowls (oreilles de crisse) /// $2
4150 Rue Wellington
- Maple sugar and almond essence tarts (vegetarian) /// $2
- Croissant with bacon confit, maple syrup, and apples /// $4
4844 Rue Wellington
- Codfish croquette with maple sauce /// $2
- Classic creamy clam chowder /// $4
4134 Rue Wellington
- Maple poor man’s pudding (pouding chômeur) /// $2
- Maple-ham poutine /// $4
3779 Rue Wellington
- Codfish meatball with spicy maple sauce /// $2
- Grilled shrimp brochette with BBQ sauce /// $4
4567 Rue Wellington
- Ricotta and bacon pancake (vegetarian option) /// $2
- Salmon and edamame gravlax, maple vinaigrette /// $4
3629 Rue Wellington
- Pea soup /// $2 and $4
- Pulled-pork croquettes, maple mustard /// $2 and $4
3625 Rue Wellington
- Chicken skewers, maple sauce and citronella /// $2
- Coco and maple beverage, lumberjack style /// $4
4701 Rue Wellington
- Pulled pork, chipotle, and maple-syrup tacos /// $2
- “Grandfather” soup with chicken, rice, coriander, and maple ham /// $2
4718 Rue Wellington
- Irish stew with smoked maple syrup /// $2 or 4$
- Half ‘n’ half Guinness and Carlsberg cocktail /// $4
March 24th and 25th 2018 - Menu
4578 Rue Wellington
- Salted maple caramel churros /// $2
- BBQ deep-fried pork jowls (oreilles de crisse) /// $2
4436 rue Wellington
- Maple-smoked pulled pork with maple mustard /// $2 and $4
Website4150 Rue Wellington
- Maple sugar and almond essence tarts (vegetarian) /// $2
- Croissant with bacon confit, maple syrup, and apples /// $4
3819 Rue Wellington
- Maple-glazed duck bonbon /// $2
- Maple-glazed végépâté balls (vegetarian option) /// $4
4844 Rue Wellington
- Codfish croquette with maple sauce /// $2
- Classic creamy clam chowder /// $4
4640 Rue Wellington
4640 Rue Wellington
- Maple cones dipped in dark chocolate /// $2
- Ham, maple, and cheese crepe (vegetarian option) /// $4
4134 Rue Wellington
- Maple poor man’s pudding (pouding chômeur) /// $2
- Maple-ham poutine /// $4
5335 rue Wellington
- Smoked mackerel and seal, cranberry jam /// $2
- Seafood soup /// $4
3779 Rue Wellington
- Codfish meatball with spicy maple sauce /// $2
- Grilled shrimp brochette with BBQ sauce /// $4
4567 Rue Wellington
- Ricotta and bacon pancake (vegetarian option) /// $2
- Salmon and edamame gravlax, maple vinaigrette /// $4
3629 Rue Wellington
- Pea soup /// $2 and $4
- Pork croquettes, maple mustard /// $2 and $4
3852 rue Wellington
- Grilled cheese with French toast, sharp cheddar, and bacon /// $2 and $4
Website3625 rue Wellington
- Chicken skewers, maple sauce and citronella /// $2
- Coco and maple beverage, lumberjack style /// $4
4701 Rue Wellington
- Pulled pork, chipotle, and maple-syrup tacos /// $2
- “Grandfather” soup with chicken, rice, coriander, and maple ham /// $2
4718 Rue Wellington
- Irish stew with smoked maple syrup /// $2 or 4$
- Half ‘n’ half Guinness and Carlsberg cocktail /// $4
5589 Rue de verdun
- Maple sausages, pepper and chipotle /// 2$
- Smoked Ham, mechoui styled Panini /// 4$
To make sure you stay hydrated, four drinks stations will be set up on site and the Crown Royal drinkerie will be offering flights of Canadian whiskeys. There’s no better way to turn up the heat than with original recipes your favorite local bars.
Drinkery
4816 Rue Wellington
- Spiced hot chocolate /// alcohol free $4 /// with Sortilège $6
- “Old Fashioned” house tea /// alcohol free $4 /// with gin $6
4817 Rue Wellington
- Captain's choice microbrewery beers /// $4 (selection TBA)
Website4718 Rue Wellington
- Irish stew with smoked maple syrup /// $2
- Half ‘n’ half Guinness and Carlsberg cocktail /// $4
A flight of Canadian whiskey, offered by Crown Royal.
Social center of the village, the general store used to bring together a community that didn’t have many spaces, other than the church courtyard, to exchange news and, of course, gossip. The storekeeper knew everyone and everyone knew them. This year, the general store will host 18 Quebecois artisans that will showcase their heritage products and highlight local skills.
Maple-caramelized pecans
Discover an exquisite mixture of classic golden brown sugar, sweetened with a touch of maple sugar
WebsiteThe little bites and refreshments offered by local restaurants generate waste that is nearly all recyclable or compostable. The Cabane Panache et Bois Rond would like to underscore their environmentally-responsible stance and seeks to create a waste-free event.
Management of waste and compostable packaging
Thanks to Cascades, our partner in environmental responsibility for the event, recycling and composting locations are strategically placed around the event to encourage the disposal of waste. A squad will also be on-site to supervise waste management.
La tablée des chefs
For the first time this year, the organization has decided to call upon the food-recovery organization “La Tablée des Chefs.” They act as a liaison agent between the producers of surplus food, particularly those in the HRI (Hotel, Restaurant, Institutional) food services industry, and the organizations that redistribute this food to persons in need.
