Ontario Maple Syrup Festivals
Maple syrup festivals and sugar bush tours continue through March and April Don't miss the Canadian rite of spring. See the boiling of the maple sap, (sweet water) and the making of the maple syrup after a sugar bush tour north of Toronto GTA. See March Maple Syrup Festivals, April Maple Syrup Festivals, May Maple Syrup Festivals and Maple Sugar Bush Tours. See a sample of a festival at Maple Syrup Festival Photo Gallery
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Ontario Maple Syrup Festivals
May 2013
 Land of the Voyageurs
Rubber Boots Festival
Noelville, ON
A foot-stompin’ fun maple syrup & music spring celebration!
May 11, 2013 • 1 pm – 1 am • Noëlville arena
First Nations – Francophone – Métis – Anglophone Music
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ubber Boots Market – Magic – Mediums – Games & Activities – Grub & Pub
Rubber Boots Walk Off—prizes for Best, Ugliest & Goofiest
Raffle—Win Voyageurs chairs painted by local artists!
Early Bird Prize! Tickets available in March
Featured Accommodation in Noelville: The Lodge At Pine Cove
Maple Syrup Festival News & Links Canada
Maple Syrup Bush Tours
Proulx Sugarbush
Cumberland (Ottawa)
Annual Maple Festival February 28-April 14, 2013
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Ottawa, ON, Ottawa hotels on-line
Pine House Farm
Wyebridge
Open House at this Organic sugar bush in Simcoe County.
2193 Wood Road Wyebridge Ontario
Fulton’s Sugarbush
Pakenham
Feburary 16-April 22, 2013
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Ottawa, ON, Ottawa hotels on-line
Maple Sugar Bush Tours
McLean Berry Farm Buckhorn, ON
March –April, 2013
Pre booked group sugar bush tours of a traditional working sugar bush. Tours include a hay ride, guided walking tour of the sugar bush. Maple demonstrations, pioneer demonstration and activity centre, Toffee on snow, kids corral, straw pile.
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Buckhorn, ON
Wheeler’s Maple Syrup Pancake House
McDonald’s Corners, Lanark Highlands
mid-February to mid-March March Break Maple Festival March 9-17, 2013
See how Maple Syrup is made at the sugar bush. Sleigh rides, taffy-on-snow and artisans in the Museum on weekends, tours, nature trails, heritage displays, pancake meals, and maple products for sale.
Shaws Maple Bush Tours
March-April, 2013
Between Barrie and Orillia, there is a Pancake House, and maple bush fun. Percheron horses will take you through the maple wonderland. When the snow melts we trade the sleigh for a wagon. Rides are available on weekends during March and April, usually around lunch time
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Barrie, On, Orillia, ON Barrie hotels on-line, Orillia hotels on-line
Wintergreen Maple Syrup & Pancake Barn
Haliburton, ON
March & April 2013
See the evaporation process through the glass wall in our restaurant while savouring freshly made maple syrup on pancakes, French toast from fresh baked bread, baked beans and our specially prepared farmer's sausages. A wide variety of maple products are available We offer many activities to enhance your stay and broaden your knowledge of this truly Canadian tradition. Look for the Red Roofed Barn on the west side of Cty. Rd. 1, Just S. of the South Lake Rd. intersection between Lochlin and Gelert
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Haliburton, ON
Siloam Orchards Maple Syrup
Uxbridge
March-April 2013
Maple Syrup demonstration-visit the sugar bush,view the processing operation,sample fresh maple syrup and maple taffy on the snow. Visit the Cider Cafe for pancakes and other treats. Maple products available. Activities take place on weekends during the maple season.
Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm
Edwards, ON
February 23-April 7, 2013 (weekends); March Break March 12-15
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Ottawa, ON, Ottawa hotels on-line
Domaine Chez Philias
Hammond, ON
March –April, 2013
Maple Syrup Production News and History
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food provides an updated report on Maple Syrup Production . Maple syrup history goes back 1000 years and coincides with the arrival of spring, warmer weather and the "Maple Moon". See Maple Syrup News
More family events and activities can be found at Events and Festivals north of Toronto for day trips and family fun.
Check out our 400eleven travel blog for last minute Maple Syrup news.
Past Maple Syrup Festivals
February 2013
First Maple Syrup Tapping February 2013 in Grey-Bruce Counties
“It’s the first product that comes from Ontario farms. Traditionally farm families would stock up their pantry with sugars and they were getting at that immediately because they had nothing else to do but tend the livestock,” said Nick Bereznick, president of the Grey-Bruce chapter of the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association. Go to First 2013 maple syrup tapping
Proulx Sugarbush
Annual Maple Festival
Cumberland (Ottawa)
February 28–April 14, 2013
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Ottawa, ON, Ottawa hotels on-line
March 2013
Westfield Heritage Village-Sweet Taste of Spring
Rockton, ON
March 3, 2013
Explore the making of maple syrup from the tree to the table in three different time periods: the methods of Canada’s First Nations, 19th century pioneers and modern times. Families can enjoy a free old-fashioned horse and wagon ride and purchase a wonderful pancake breakfast.
Hamilton hotels on-line
Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival
Warkworth, Ontario
March 9-10, 2013
Parking availabe at the village for free and free shuttle buses to the locations for the festival.
See information on The Trent Hills, and accommodation near Peterborough Ontario, Peterborough hotels on-line
Maple Madness
Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area near Kingston
March 9-17 (March Break), March 23-24, March 30-31 (Easter) 2013
March means maple syrup at Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area near Kingston, Ontario. Ride a tractor-drawn wagon to our sugar bush. Learn how maple syrup was made then and now.
Kingston hotels on-line
Proulx Sugarbush
Annual Maple Festival
Cumberland (Ottawa)
February 28–April 14, 2013
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Ottawa, ON, Ottawa hotels on-line
Saugeen Bluffs Maple Syrup Festival - Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority
March 23-24, 2013 Sat. & Sun. 10-4
Maple Syrup Festival
Orangeville
March 23-24, 2013
Orangeville Optimist Maple Syrup Festival at the Island Lake Conservation Area.
Buckhorn MapleFest
Buckhorn
March 16-17, March 23-24, March 29-31, 2013
Numerous maple syrup displays at the traditional sugarbush and throughout the community including, Maplefeast/dance, pancake breakfast, hay rides and music. visit mcleanberryfarm.com for all details.
More information on Buckhorn Ontario and Westwind Inn
More accommodations in Peterborough Kawarthas
Maple Sugar Fest Sugar Bush Vanier
March
Richelieu Park
Sugar Shack Info
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Ottawa, ON, Ottawa hotels on-line
Maple in the County
Prince Edward County, Picton
March 23-24, 2013
Celebrate everything maple! From sap and syrup to lunch and laughter, taste the pleasure of this springtime tradition in maple country.
Purples Woods Conservation Area-Oshawa
March 2-3,.March9-17 (March Break) on weekends March 23-24, 2013 See how maple syrup was made over 400 years ago through to the modern methods of today, take a horse-drawn wagon ride and enjoy some hot pancakes.
Oshawa hotels on-line
April 2013
Wye Marsh Sweet Water (Maple Syrup) Festival
Saturday and Sunday April 6, 7 2013 in Midland Ontario
Sweet Water Harvest 2013 with an all day pancake breakfast with fresh maply syrup. Old & modern maple syrup harvesting. Live animal demonstration. Horse drawn wagon. Bannock over open fire. Live folk music. Also the Trumpeter Swans will be searching for mates and territory with lots of 'spring honking'.
Suggested accommodation in Midland and area Best Western Plus Highland Inn& Conference Centre, Comfort Inn, Little Lake Inn Bed & Breakfast or nearby Port Severn Ontario at Christie's Mill Inn & Spa, Muskey's Landing, Rawley Resort & Marina Inc
Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival at Kortright Conservations Centre and Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area
March 2- April 7, 2013
Wheeler’s Maple Syrup Pancake House - March Break Festival
McDonald’s Corners, Lanark Highlands
March Break Maple Festival March 9-17, 2013
See how Maple Syrup is made at the sugar bush. Sleigh rides, taffy-on-snow and artisans in the Museum on weekends, tours, nature trails, heritage displays, pancake meals, and maple products for sale
Sweet Water Harvest 2013 Midland, Tay Township
Wye Marsh, Midland, Simcoe County, Ontario
April 6 2013
All day pancake breakfast. Old & Modern maple syrup harvesting. Live animal demonstration. Horse drawn wagon. Bannock over open fire. Live folk music.
Suggested Accommodation in Midland: Best Western Plus Highland Inn& Conference Centre, Comfort Inn, Little Lake Inn Bed & Breakfast
4th Annual Kemble Maple Syrup Tour.
April 6, 2013
The 4th Annual Kemble Maple Syrup Tour will take place on Saturday April 6, 2013. New this year is a pancake breakfast at the Kemble United Church from 8-10 and Art in the Church at the Sarawak United Church. There will also be an early bird discount on Family Passports until March 23. Check our website for tour stops, passport sales locations and pricing. A number of Maple Syrup operations will be open to passport holders to see different ways Maple Syrup is made here in the beautiful Georgian Bluffs. For more info call 519-534-1211 or email tour@kembleunitedchurches.ca or visit www.kembleunitedchurches.ca .
Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival
Tiffin Conservation Area
Utopia (Between Alliston and Barrie)
April 6-7, 2012
A tasty Canadian tradition in Simcoe County south of Barrie. Learn how maple syrup is made using Native, pioneer and modern methods. Have a pancake and sausage breakfast. Enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides, crafts and music.
Book Resorts, Inns, Hotels Barrie, ON, Alliston, ON, Barrie hotels on-line
Friends of Killbear Annual Maple Syrup Festival
Killlbear Provincial Park / Nobel (Near Parry Sound)
April 6, 2013
From sap to syrup, come explore the creation of one of Canada's favourite treats through interpretive tours of the sugar bush and sugar shack.
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Parry Sound, ON, Parry Sound hotels on-line
Elmira Maple Syrup Festival
April 6, 2013
All roads lead to the town of Elmira for the world's largest Maple Syrup Festival. Book best hotel deals in Waterloo, Kitchener,
Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival
Sunderland
April 6-7, 2013
Proulx Sugarbush
Annual Maple Festival
Cumberland (Ottawa)
February 28–April 14, 2013
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Ottawa, ON, Ottawa hotels on-line
Holstein Maple Syrup Festival
April 13-14, 2013
Maplefest takes place in a 40 acre working sugar bush. All day Pancake and Sausage Breakfast is served daily. Over 30 great demonstrations and displays including Fergus Highlands Pipe Band, Blacksmith, Taffy Pull, Candle Making, Ice Cream Making, Catapults and lots more!!
Delta Maple Syrup Fest
April 20-21, 2013
This is an annual spring event in Delta, held on the third weekend in April, features pancakes with maple syrup served at the Delta Fair Grounds, visits to sugar bushes, and sales of maple products and crafts.
Powassan Maple Syrup Festival
Powassan, ON (North of Huntsville-South of North Bay)
April 27, 2013
Events and attractions that will be back at the Festival will include sheep shearing, Scottish heavy events, horse-drawn wagon rides, sugar bush tours, a full-day of musical entertainment, craft and food vendors on Main Street. Festival include cooking with Maple Syrup demonstrations as well as some events specifically for children. We are also very pleased to announce the return of the West Coast Lumberjack Show.
Discover the Lake Nippissing area via Highway 11 North. For accommodations see featured resorts, inns, hotels b&b's inPowassan,Callander, and North Bay
Festival of the Maples
Perth
April 27, 2013
On scenic downtown Gore Street and at other venues in Perth, you’ll discover fantastic shops, vendors offering award-winning maple products, displays, stage entertainment, lots of kids’ activities and more.
More information on the Ottawa Valley Destination
Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival
April 20, 2013
The Sweet Taste of Spring Every year the sleepy town of Elmvale (between Wasaga Beach and Midland) explodes in a celebration of Nature's rites of Spring - the running of liquid gold - Ontario Pure Maple Syrup. The town transforms into a shoppers' mall. with offerings of maple syrup, food galore, book sales aand more The Sugar Shack provides directions & tickets to the sugarbush tours. Lots of great maple syrup recipes here!! Pancakes and sausages seved to all. Travel Highway 400 to Highway 26 & Simcoe Road 27 (formerly Highway 27)
Recommended Accommodation in Midland area: Best Western Plus Highland Inn& Conference Centre,Comfort Inn, Little Lake Inn Bed & Breakfast,
Recommended Accommodation in Wasaga Beach area: Alton Lodges,
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Maple Syrup Sugar Shack Photo by R.Taylor
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