There's nothing more Canadian than maple syrup! 

The Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival offers visitors

the chance to explore the history, customs and production of maple syrup at their local conservation area. With a variety of activities to choose from including horse-drawn wagon rides, maple syrup demonstrations and even special “Maple Syrup by Lamplight” events for adults, the Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival has something for visitors of all ages. Delicious pancakes with fresh maple syrup can also be purchased at all festival locations.

Tickets to the festival are available at the participating conservation areas and online at maplesyrupfest.com. Tickets purchased online give unlimited general admission to all festival locations. Hours and dates of operation vary by location and are listed below.

Kortright Centre for Conservation

Open each day from March 9 – April 7

Hours of Operation: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area

Open on weekends (March 9 – April 7) and March Break (March 11 – 15)

Hours of Operation: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Terra Cotta Conservation Area

Open on weekends (March 9 – April 7) and March Break (March 11 – 15)

Hours of Operation: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Island Lake Conservation Area

March 15, 16 & 23

Hours of Operation: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

For more information and a full schedule of events, visit maplesyrupfest.com.