Many people who have lived in Canada their entire lives haven’t taken full advantage of the maple syrup season. Which is a shame because maple syrup is an iconic internationally recognized symbol for Canada, and some of the best maple syrup is produced right here in Ontario's Southwest.
To all the locals lucky enough to live in Ontario's Southwest, let's show up for the local maple syrup producers. And to anyone thinking of visiting Ontario's Southwest, now's the time! When the temperature stays between -5°C and +5°C (23°F and 41°F for our American friends), maple sap is at its peak flow rate. This means that late February and March will be the prime time for maple season in southwestern Ontario.
Road-Trip Worthy Maple Events
Check out these sweet maple themed events!
The Sweetest Smell on Earth Maple Experience
Richardson's Farm in Dunnville, offers a family maple experience for visitors to learn about the process of making maple syrup. During the tour, visitors can see how sap is collected from maple trees and boiled down into syrup. They can also participate in various activities such as tapping a tree, tasting maple taffy, and taking a wagon ride through the farm. The experience is available on Saturday, March 1st or 29th. Get your tickets to this fun and educational experience, here.
The Maple Trail
The Essex Region Conservation Authority's Maple Trail is the perfect choice for visitors who want to explore various maple syrup producers to learn about the process of making maple syrup! Click here to learn more and get ready to experience the Canadian tradition of maple syrup production while enjoying the beauty of the outdoors.
3-Courses of Maple from Home
If you're looking for those delicious and sweet local maple products, without all of the work of tapping your own tree, pick up some high-quality Canadian maple syrup from a local farm in Ontario's Southwest.
Then, utilize local ingredients to create a maple feast. Click the links within the menu to be directed to the recipes that were created by foodies throughout our region.
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