As winter’s grip loosens and the first signs of spring emerge, Southern Ontario’s countryside comes alive with one of the region’s most cherished traditions: the maple syrup festival. These events celebrate the art of maple syrup production, a practice that has deep roots in Canadian culture and history. In 2025, maple syrup festivals across Southern Ontario will offer visitors the chance to experience the sweet joys of the syrup-making process, along with a variety of family-friendly activities that showcase the best of rural Ontario.
Various Ontario Festivals
March Weekends and March Break week from 9:30am – 3:00pm
Bronte Creek Maple Syrup Festival
Bronte Creek Provincial Park, Oakville
www.brontecreek.org/BCPP_Friends/the-park/featured-events/maple-festival
The Bronte Creek Maple Syrup Festival is a delightful annual event celebrating the arrival of spring and the sweetness of maple syrup. Held at Bronte Creek Provincial Park, this family-friendly festival features guided tours of the sugar bush, traditional syrup-making demonstrations, and delicious pancake breakfasts drizzled with fresh maple syrup. Visitors can also enjoy live entertainment, wagon rides, and various outdoor activities, making it a perfect outing for all ages in a beautiful natural setting.
March 1, 2025 | 10 am – 2 pm
Cold Creek Maple Syrup Fest
Cold Creek Conservation Area, 14125 11th Concession, Nobleton
www.coldcreek.ca/MapleSyrupFest
Come out to Cold Creek to join us for a day filled with fun activities. Enjoy and pancake breakfast, learn about the process of syrup making, guided hikes to the sugar bush, tree tapping demonstrations and a variety of vendors. This event is intended for all ages.
March 1 – April 6, 2025 | 9:30 am to 4:30 pm (Weekends, Holidays & March Break)
Maple Town
Mountsberg Conservation Area, Campbellville
www.conservationhalton.ca/mapleseason
Mountsberg Maple Town invites you to celebrate maple season on weekends in March. Explore the sugar bush to see how sap is collected, and visit the sugar shack to watch traditional syrup-making demonstrations. Enjoy wagon rides, taste maple taffy, and sample fresh syrup over pancakes at the pancake house. Kids can meet farm animals and explore the play barn, while the whole family will enjoy learning about this sweet Canadian tradition. It’s a fun-filled, educational experience for all ages.
March 10 – 14, 2025 |11 am to 4 pm
Maple at the Village
Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Toronto
blackcreek.ca/things-to-do/maple-syrup
Experience the sweet tradition of maple syrup production at Black Creek Pioneer Village! Enjoy guided tours that showcase the history of maple sugaring, interactive demonstrations, and tastings of pure maple syrup. This family-friendly event highlights the process from tree to table, making it a delightful outing for all ages.
March 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30, 2025 | 10am – 3pm
April 5-6, 12-13, 19, 2025 | 10am – 3pm
Pefferlaw Creek Farms Maple Syrup Festival
2300 Concession Road 6, Uxbridge
www.pcfarms.ca/pages/events
Come out and experience Pefferlaw Creek Farms Maple Syrup Festival, a Canadian spring in our sugarbush! Sap collected from hundreds of sugar maple trees is boiled on-site into delicious maple syrup. On your self-guided tour, you can visit our modern evaporator, enjoy games, activities, and of course pancakes with real maple syrup. Don’t forget to stop by our Heritage Store to purchase some maple treats to take home! Booking ahead is not required.
March 8 – 9, 2025
Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival
Various Locations, Warkworth
warkworthmaplesyrupfestival.ca
Celebrate the sap run and the beauty of the Warkworth community! The Warkworth Community Service Club, Sandy Flat Sugar Bush, Maple Syrup Festival Committee, and local merchants invite you to their village. Enjoy a free shuttle to the sugar bush for a pancake breakfast, horse and wagon rides, maple taffy, and live music. Explore Maplelicious in the village with a shuttle back to downtown for shops, boutiques, and cafés featuring maple-themed items.
March 8– April 6, 2025
Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival
Bruce’s Mill Conservation & Kortright Centre for Conservation
www.trca.ca/activities/maple-syrup-festival
The Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival, hosted at Kortright Centre for Conservation and Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area, celebrates Ontario’s maple syrup season with a range of sweet activities. Visitors can enjoy syrup tastings, maple-themed treats, and traditional pancake breakfasts. The festival also features live demonstrations of syrup-making, horse-drawn wagon rides, and guided tours through scenic sugarbushes. Perfect for families, this annual event highlights the natural beauty of spring while celebrating the art of maple syrup production.
March 9 – 31, 2025
Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival
Purple Woods Conservation, Oshawa
www.cloca.com/maple-syrup-festival
The Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival, held at the scenic Purple Woods Conservation Area, is a popular spring event celebrating the maple syrup season. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the sugarbush, live demonstrations of traditional syrup-making, and delicious pancake breakfasts. The festival also offers wagon rides, family-friendly activities, and maple syrup tastings. Set against beautiful natural surroundings, it’s a perfect way to experience the sweetness of spring in the Durham Region.
March 15 – 16, 2025
Maple Festival
Drysdale’s Tree Farm, 6635 Simcoe County Rd. 56, Egbert
www.drysdales.ca/seasonal-event.php?id=20
The Maple Festival at Drysdale’s Tree Farm offers a fun-filled celebration of Ontario’s maple syrup season. Held annually, the festival features guided tours of the sugarbush, syrup-making demonstrations, and delicious maple-infused treats. Families can enjoy pancake breakfasts, wagon rides, and outdoor activities like hiking and exploring the scenic tree farm. With its charming rural atmosphere, the festival provides a perfect opportunity to enjoy the sweetness of spring in nature.
March 22 – 23, 2025
Sweetwater Harvest Festival
Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre, Midland
www.wyemarsh.com/sweetwater
The Sweetwater Harvest Festival, held at Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre, is a beloved spring event celebrating the maple syrup season in a natural setting. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the sugarbush, learn traditional syrup-making methods, and indulge in pancake breakfasts topped with fresh maple syrup. The festival also features family-friendly activities like live entertainment, wagon rides, and nature hikes, making it a perfect blend of outdoor fun and sweet maple treats.
April 2024
Maple Sugar Festival
Brooks Farms, Ashworth Road, Mount Albert
www.brooksfarms.com/maplesugarfestival
Join Brooks Farms for their delightful Maple Sugar Festival, where you can experience the magic of maple syrup production. Enjoy guided tours, tastings, and hands-on activities for all ages. Discover the art of tapping trees, sample delicious maple treats, and explore the beautiful countryside. A sweet adventure awaits!
April 5, 2025
Elmira Maple Syrup Festival
Various Locations, Elmira
www.elmiramaplesyrupfestival.com
The Elmira Maple Syrup Festival, the world’s largest one-day maple syrup festival, is a cherished annual event in Ontario. Held in the heart of Elmira, it attracts thousands of visitors for its famous pancake breakfasts, maple syrup tastings, and live demonstrations of syrup-making. With local vendors, artisan crafts, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities, the festival offers a sweet celebration of spring and the region’s rich maple syrup heritage.
April 5 – 6, 2025
Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival
Tiffin Conservation Area, 8195 8th Line, Utopia
www.nvca.on.ca/spring-tonic-festival
The Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival, held at the Tiffin Centre for Conservation, is a delightful celebration of Ontario’s maple syrup season. This annual festival offers syrup tastings, pancake breakfasts, and family-friendly activities like horse-drawn wagon rides, live entertainment, and demonstrations of traditional maple syrup production. Visitors can explore nature trails and enjoy the sweet smells and tastes of freshly made syrup in a fun, outdoorsy setting.
April 5 – 6, 2025
Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival
Various Locations, Downtown Sunderland
maplesyrupfestival.ca/sunderland/schedule
The Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival is a beloved annual event celebrating the sweetness of spring in small-town Ontario. Held in the charming village of Sunderland, the festival features maple syrup tastings, pancake breakfasts, artisan vendors, and live entertainment. Families can enjoy wagon rides, games, and maple-themed treats while exploring local crafts. It’s a perfect way to experience the community spirit and traditional maple syrup production in a festive, family-friendly atmosphere.
April 10 – 12, 2025
Belmore Maple Syrup Festival
Belmore Community Centre, Wroxeter
belmorecommunitycentre.ca/belmore-maple-syrup-festival.html
The Belmore Maple Syrup Festival is an annual celebration in Belmore, Ontario, highlighting the rich tradition of maple syrup production. Visitors can enjoy a delicious pancake and sausage meal, local crafts, and live entertainment. The festival offers a unique glimpse into the syrup-making process, with demonstrations and activities for all ages. It’s a sweet family-friendly event that showcases the best of rural Ontario’s maple syrup culture.
April 26, 2025
Muskoka Maple Festival
Main Street, Downtown Huntsville
www.muskokamaple.com
The Muskoka Maple Festival in Downtown Huntsville is a sweet celebration of all things maple. Held annually, this family-friendly event features local vendors offering maple-inspired treats, live entertainment, and activities for all ages. Visitors can indulge in syrup tastings, artisan crafts, and delicious food while enjoying the charm of Huntsville’s historic downtown. It’s the perfect way to welcome spring and celebrate Muskoka’s rich maple heritage.
Southern Ontario’s maple syrup festivals are more than just a celebration of a sweet treat; they are a testament to the region’s cultural heritage and natural beauty. The 2025 festivals promise to deliver a rich tapestry of experiences, from traditional syrup-making demonstrations to lively community events. Whether you’re a long-time lover of maple syrup or a first-time visitor, these festivals offer a unique opportunity to connect with Ontario’s rural charm and enjoy the simple pleasures of spring.
