(CNN) In the Canadian city of Montreal, maple syrup is a culinary staple.

Here, you might find syrup in Canadian classics such as poutine -- French fries smothered in cheese curds and sweet syrup -- and taffy -- where maple syrup meets frozen snow.

Taffy is one of Montreal's most iconic concoctions, made from sap from Canadian maple trees.

This sap is sourced via eco-friendly vacuum systems, boiled into syrup, drizzled onto frozen snow and placed on a cocktail stick.

The result is a popular sweet treat for Montrealers, found in sugar shacks across the region.

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