Celebrate The Sweetest Time Of The Year In Lanark & District April 5 & 6

Mar 05, 2025

Get ready to tap into tradition—Maple Weekend is back for its 9th annual celebration in Lanark & District, and it’s shaping up to be the sweetest one yet. On April 5 and 6, 2025, the Lanark & District Maple Syrup Producers (LDMSP) invites visitors to experience the magic of maple syrup season at local sugar bushes across the region.

Since its launch in 2015, Maple Weekend has become a springtime tradition for families, foodies, and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Visitors from Ottawa, Brockville, Kingston, and beyond make the annual pilgrimage to Lanark & District to get a firsthand look at how Canada’s liquid gold is made. From sugar shack tours and sap boiling demos to fresh maple taffy on snow, this free, family-friendly event is the perfect way to celebrate Ontario’s maple heritage.

“We’re looking forward to another fantastic maple season,” said LDMSP Chair, Leann Thompson. “After a long winter, there’s nothing better than welcoming visitors back to the sugarbush to experience the sights, smells, and tastes of fresh maple syrup being made.”

Whether you're craving a classic pancake breakfast, eager to watch sap being gathered and boiled, or just looking for a sweet outdoor adventure, Maple Weekend has something for everyone. Activities vary by location but can include sugar-making demonstrations, wagon rides and hiking trails, taffy on snow and more.

With 14 local sugarbushes participating across Almonte, Pakenham, Lanark, Fermoy, Westport,  Athens, Mallorytown, Clayton, Perth, and McDonald’s Corners, there’s no shortage of spots to experience the magic of maple.

Participating Maple Producers in Lanark, Leeds & Grenville, and Frontenac Counties include:

• Bellamy Mills Maple Products, Almonte
• Blair Brothers Maples, Westport
• East Slope Maple Products, Fermoy
• Fortune Farms Sugar Bush, Almonte
• Fulton's Sugar Bush & Maple Shop, Pakenham
• Golden Moment Farm, Athens
• Jameswood Maple, Lanark
• Oliver's Mapleworks, Perth
• Ostler's Maple, Mallorytown
• Quabbin Hill, Mallorytown
• Temple's Sugarbush, Lanark
• Thompson’s Sweet Retreat, Clayton
• Thompsontown Maple Products, Clayton
• Wheelers Maple Products, McDonald's Corners

For the full list of participating sugarbushes, interactive maps, and special offerings at each location visit www.ontariomaple.com/lanarkdistrict.

For more information:

Leann Thompson

Committee Chair

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