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Maple syrup festival

 

Maple Syrup Festival Starts March 9 ,2013
Time to visit our Maple Sugar Bush and sample the sweetness of spring. Come and enjoy the simple pleasure of being in the fragrant maple woods on a crisp March or fresh April day. Smell the sweet aroma billowing from the sugar shack as the maple sap is boiled down to syrup. Savour the taste of hot pancakes fresh off the griddle smothered with our homemade maple syrup in the old log cabin. Experience maple syrup being made in the pioneer and modern ways is a Canadian tradition to be enjoyed year after year. We have been welcoming people to our traditional, family-run operation since 1963.

Our visitors appreciate our warm and personal approach, as well as the rustic setting we have maintained in our beautiful sugarbush over the years.

  • Our Maple Sugar Bush is located at the home farm. CLICK HERE for maps and directions.
  • CLICK HERE to find out about our Outdoor Education Centre for School Group tours

    Gallery:

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    A maple syrup demonstration for school children. Horton family members outside the log cabin. Horton family members outside the log cabin.  
    Class demonstration. The maple cabin. Boiling down the sap.  
           
    Kids love the Monkey tree :-) Fresh pancakes for the maple syrup    
    The Monkey tree. Fresh hot pancakes.    

    ATTRACTIONS

    • self guided and guided tours (lessons in maple syrup production, trees, nature appreciation and ecology
    • wagon rides
    • sap and syrup samples
    • log cabins
    • museum
    • hiking trails
    • pancakes
    • pure maple syrup and maple products
    • hot drinks
    GROUPS ARE WELCOME ! PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A RESERVATION

    WEEKEND ADMISSION PRICES

    • Adults - $6.50
    • Seniors and Students - $5.50
    • Children ages 5 to 12 - $4.50
    • HST Included
    • please bring cash - We aren't equipped for for debit or credit cards
    • Dogs on a leash are welcome

    FESTIVAL DATES AND HOURS - 2013

    • Saturdays and Sundays:March 9 to April 7 : 9AM to 4PM
    • Good Friday March 29 : 9AM to 4PM
    • The festival is open to families on weekends - No reservation required.
    • All activities are continuous throughout the day - allow 2-3 hours
    • Formal group tours (20 plus) are available on weekends and weekdays. Please call 905-888-1738 for information and reservations.
    • Dress warmly and wear boots - expect snow or mud
    Maple syrup tours only occur at the Horton's Home Farm at Vandorf.

     

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