Sugar Shack on Friday, March 7 - Drop-In
Enjoy an immersive day at a traditional Québécois Sugar Shack! Eat, dance and enjoy the sugar rush that comes with some of the finest maple syrup in the province. In the spirit of entrepreneurship, get an exclusive 30 minute Meet & Greet with the owner of the Sucrerie to learn all about what it takes to run such a unique business!
Daily Field Trip(s)
Sugar Shack at Sucrerie de la Montagne & Forest Scavenger Hunt
Our team will meet you at the DDO Civic Center at 7:30am. Parents and kids will have a chance to meet the guides (Andrea and Alex).
To get the day started and to ensure everyone has a chance to get acquainted with each other, we will conduct group ice-breaker activities. This is a great way to make new friends, especially for participants that are new to Inspire.
Upon arriving at la Sucrerie de la Montagne, participants will get exclusive meet and Q&A with the family that owns the sugar shack. This is an an entrepreneurial twist that we include in our programs in the spirit of sparking new passions and discoveries within youth. The group will be able to ask questions about the family business, its beginnings, and learn all about what it takes to operate something so unique and seasonal at such a large scale!
Our group will then get a guided tour of the property and learn all about the process and making of real quebecois maple syrup.
Now for the best part of the day... a traditional Sugar Shack Party which includes an all-you-can-eat lunch, live music and quebecois dancing to work off all the yummy food!
In the afternoon, our team has organized a very fun and mysterious Scavenger Hunt for the group - we don't wan to say too much because we want it to be a surprise!
Although we usually close at 6:00pm, on this specific day, we will be closing at 5:00pm. Once we arrive back to the DDO Civic Centre, participants are encouraged to hang out and talk about the day amongst each other (and with our team) until they are picked up.
Itinerary Schedule
Sugar Shack at Sucrerie de la Montagne & Forest Scavenger Hunt
8:00am : Opening
8:00am - 8:30am : Check-in & Ice Breakers
8:45am : Departure to Sucrerie de la Montagne
8:45am - 9:45am : Transport
9:45am - 10:00am : Check-in
10:00am - 10:30am : Greet & Meet with family owners of La Sucrerie
10:30am - 11:00pm : Visit of site and explanation of maple syrup process
11:00pm - 12:30pm : Festivities (eat, dance, maple taffy, etc.)
12:30pm - 2:30pm : Scavenger Hunt in the woods
2:30pm - 3:00pm : Free time
3:00pm : Departure back to West Island
3:00pm - 3:45pm : Transport
3:45pm - 5:00pm : Check-out and 'fire side' chat with group
5:00pm : Closing
What to Bring
Gallery
A little glimpse into this activity to get you even more excited about it!
Cancellation Policy
We understand that plans can change, so we’ve designed this policy to outline the terms of cancellation and make your experience with Inspire as smooth andn flexible as possible.
1. Cancellation & Refund Process:
Refunds must be requested at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled activity. Refunds will be processed within 14 business days of receiving the cancellation request. To cancel and request a refund, please email info@inspiremtl.com with your booking details.
Refunds are NOT available if the cancellation is made less than 48 hours prior the scheduled activity. This ensures our team can confidently prepare everything to ensure we deliver a high quality experience. Preparations include pre-purchasing your admission tickets and lunch as well as reserving your spot on the bus.
Exceptions may be made in rare or unforeseen circumstances, at the discretion of the Inspire team.
2. Refundable Amounts:
If you cancel at least 48 hours in advance, your entire purchase is refundable, minus a 10% administrative fee. This fee covers admission, software, credit card processing, banking, and labor costs. This fee will be deducted from the refundable amount to cover these associated expenses.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to bring you exceptional experiences at Inspire.