Les Delices de L’Erable, Montreal

What to buy here: Maple Products.

A trip to Montreal would not be complete without some sort of maple souvenir. After all, the province of Quebec is by far the largest producer of maple syrup in the world, with about 75% of the global supply! Once you have grabbed a mandatory can of syrup (remember, the darker the syrup, the stronger the taste), make sure to take your taste buds a little further down the sweet path and explore the vast range of products available, such as maple butter, maple candy, maple tea, maple cones, maple liquor, and even maple cookies!

The prices vary according to the quality and origin but expect to pay around $7 for a syrup can and $5 for other products (excluding the liquor, which is around $25, available at authorized liquor stores like SAQ). While the peak maple season is in March-April, there is a small selection year-round in grocery stores and markets, but if you have to chance to visit the specialized boutique Les délices de l’érable in Old Montreal, you are guaranteed a sweet time!