Montreal: Maple syrup talk and tasting! In French!

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You'll get to taste maple syrup and a variety of maple products from our maple grove. You'll learn about the history, harvesting, and different uses in cooking.

Maple Syrup Tasting Experience at Le Domaine des 15 Lots

This 1-hour guided tasting in Montreal’s Le Domaine des 15 Lots suits maple syrup enthusiasts and food lovers interested in Quebec’s maple traditions.

Description

The experience takes place in the shop's kitchen and begins with a hot drink. You will taste various maple products, including butter, sugar loaf, jelly, pastries, and maple syrups from both the local maple grove and partner producers. The guide explains the origins of maple syrup, stages of harvesting, its market, and culinary uses. You will also participate in making maple taffy on snow.

Note that this experience is conducted in French. For an English session, book the 1:00 PM slot.

Highlights

  • Discover the four categories of maple syrup
  • Learn about the harvesting and syrup-making process
  • Taste maple taffy on snow and various maple products
  • Try the classic maple square and traditional pastries

Includes

  • 1 hour 15 minutes of guided talk about maple syrup in the kitchen
  • Food tasting of 10 different maple products
  • Choice of coffee or tea

Excludes

  • Maple products available for purchase to take home

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For best results, book in advance to secure your preferred language session and wear comfortable clothing suitable for seasonal weather.

Frequently Asked Questions

The experience includes tasting various maple products like butter, sugar loaf, jelly, pastries, and different maple syrups, along with a guided explanation of maple syrup origins and uses.
The tasting occurs in the kitchen of Le Domaine des 15 Lots shop located in Montreal.
A knowledgeable local guide leads the tasting and provides details about Quebec’s maple syrup traditions.
Yes, the guide explains the stages of harvesting and the production process of maple syrup as part of the experience.
Yes, it is designed for maple syrup enthusiasts and food lovers interested in Quebec’s culinary maple products.
The experience lasts about one hour; check the website for current availability and schedules in Montreal.
Yes, participants take part in making a traditional maple-based treat during the experience.
Yes, this particular tasting and talk are conducted entirely in French.
The syrups come from the local maple grove and partner producers featured at Le Domaine des 15 Lots in Montreal.
The guided tasting experience lasts approximately one hour.

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