5 WAYS TO WARM UP YOUR WINTER

3 January 2026

A post by L’Atelier Touristique

Are you feeling somewhat stifled, missing out on outdoor activities and needing to heat up your winter?

Winter in Sutton is also meant to be enjoyed with a warm heart (and a happy stomach!). Between comforting food breaks, cozy fireplaces, and great local eateries that make you forget the cold,

here are 5 simple ways to add some warmth to your winter in Sutton.

What could be better after a winter hike, a day of skiing, or snowshoeing than sitting down to enjoy a hearty soup? Sutton offers several great options. If you’re craving ramen noodles—a major food trend right now—head to Kokkaku Ramen, a recently opened Japanese restaurant with a warm atmosphere and an excellent selection of this Asian comfort food. Be sure to also stop by Chez Matis Traiteur, where the tonkinese soup is made with so much love, you’ll definitely want to come back for more.

End your day
by the fire

Many accommodations in Sutton feature cozy fireplace areas that instantly create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Bring your blanket and you’re all set! Notable options include Hôtel Horizon, Le Montagnard, Huttopia Sutton chalets, Le Pleasant Hôtel & Café, and many others.

You can also enjoy outdoor fire pits available at the mountain and at several other spots around Sutton.

Sip one of the best
hot chocolates in the region!

It’s no secret anymore: for a perfect, rich, homemade hot chocolate—served by a wonderfully kind and passionate owner—you have to visit L’Échappée Belle. Nothing more to add… it’s simply perfect.

Enjoy a Delicious Hot Meal

Sutton is also the perfect place to discover culinary specialties that will make your taste buds dance. Beyond comforting soups, the town’s restaurants and microbreweries offer menus that warm both body and soul. Here are ten must-try options:

Duck poutine at Microbrasserie à l’Abordage
Ramen soup at Kokkaku Ramen
The BeeBop Burger at Microbrasserie Auberge Sutton Brouërie
Lac-Saint-Jean-style meat pie at Lasserre & Roy
The famous pizza at Tartinizza
A vegan dish at Café Tintoretto
A grilled cheese at Mo’café
Tarte Tatin at Matis Traiteur
Unique bagels at Round Top Bagels
Oysters at Pixel Nano Resto

Our Suggestion: Get Outside and Get Moving!

Cold temperatures are no reason to stay indoors! Once you get moving, you’ll quickly realize it’s easy to warm up—even when the thermometer dips below zero. Just dress properly and choose an activity that inspires you: carve down the slopes at Mont Sutton, explore snowshoe trails at Au Diable Vert Mountain Station or Parc d’environnement naturel de Sutton, or head out on cross-country ski or fatbike trails at Plein air Sutton.