The Vanier Sugar Shack is getting ready to kicking off the 2026 maple season! It will opening for its first customers on Sunday, February 15, at 9 a.m. Located less than 5 km from downtown Ottawa, the Vanier Sugar Shack is the only operating sugar shack in an urban setting in the country. Opening hours during the 2026 maple season: February 15 to April 19, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Sugar Shack is open Wednesday through Sunday:
- No reservations required on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Reservations required for groups (15+) from Wednesday to Friday
The Vanier Sugar Shack is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays during the season. It will also be closed during the Sugar Festival and the week before (from March 16 to 29, 2026). Details: museoparc.ca
