Sweet living with maple

Snow taffy at Fulton's Sugarbush and Maple Shop

You’re a Canadian when you’ve dribbled maple syrup into fresh snow.

It’s March in the Ottawa area, and you know what that means. It’s time for a trip to the sugarbush.

Here’s a list of places the Lagois team thinks you might like to visit, especially if there are children in your life.

 

Stanley’s Sugarbush

2452 York's Corners Rd., Edwards, Ont.

Saturdays and Sundays until April 12

March break: March 17 – March 20

Stanley’s is a family-owned and operated farm that has been welcoming visitors for more than 32 years. Enjoy taffy on the snow, tractor-drawn rides, a barn full of animals, a heritage sugar shack and a delicious pancake breakfast.

More information about hours and prices here.

Wheelers Sugarbush

1001 Highland Line, McDonalds Corners, Ont.

Tuesday to Sunday 9am – 3pm 

March 1 to April 26 - Reservations required

The Wheelers have been tapping trees since 1978, and since then their family business has grown into one of the largest maple syrup producers in Ontario. Visit the sugar camp to see how the sweet stuff is made, head to the blacksmith shop to explore hand-forged items, and meet the sheep and alpacas at the barn. You will probably want to go to the pancake house for a homemade breakfast (but be sure to book your table in advance).

More information here. 

 

The Log Farm

670 Cedarview Rd., OttawaStarting March 7 between 9 am and 3 pm

Take a wagon ride out to the sugarbush to see how maple syrup is made, or go for a walk through the trails of sugar maples to taste some sweet taffy on snow. Help gather the sap around the sugarbush, too. (The sap flow is weather dependent, +5 degrees and sunny are the best days to collect.)

You can also visit the farmyard with all the farm animals. There are play areas including hay structures and corn tables for kids and a pioneer farmhouse where you can take guided tours.

More information here.

Maplefest at Proulx farm

1865 O'Toole Rd, Cumberland

March 1 to April 12

Farm and sugar bush are open Wednesday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm; brunch and pancake house are open 9 am to 3 pm (with the last seating at 2 pm). Enjoy a traditional brunch at the pancake house and explore the farm. March break activities, too!

More information here.

Fulton’s Sugar Bush and Maple Shop

399 Sugar Bush Rd, Pakenham

To April 19

Monday to Friday, 10 am to 3 pm

Fulton's Sugar Bush offers trails, an outdoor play area, sleigh rides, maple taffy and (of course!) maple syrup.

More information here.

 

Vanier Sugar Festival

Richelieu Park, 300 des Pères-Blancs Ave, Ottawa

Monday, March 9; Saturday, March 28; Sunday, March 29

Learn about artisanal maple syrup production at the only urban sugar shack in the country. This cultural and tasty event has maple syrup seasonal meals and maple taffy; free musical performances by local artists; lumberjack skills competitions; a collective art project, and more.

More information here.

It’s been a long snowy winter in Ottawa, and we’re glad to welcome the beginning of spring at last. From our Lagois families to yours: Wishing you the swe-e-e-test March ever!