Sugar Shack

Cirque had a "sugar shack" celebration in the area behind the company. I've never heard of a sugar shack before...was a lot of fun! It's a celebration of springtime and the harvesting of maple sap to make maple syrup, maple butter, etc. Lots of yummy food, good music and a great time! They had maple sap-collection buckets hanging in different areas of the company for decor.
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The coolest part of this celebration is when they pour heated/reduced maple syrup over crushed ice (supposed to be snow), then it turns into a taffy-like chewiness.


Then you roll it up with a stick and devour it. Yum!


You can't do sugar shack with out the music of Quebec...think French...mountains...village... with a hint of Celtic. And even though it was about 60 degrees F, people dress up in sugar shack garb.


The guy in the crazy hat on was handing out maple butter parting gifts (softer than peanut butter)...



...but you had to wear the hat first before they handed you the parting gift. No need to twist my arm!