"Fall in Love with Maple" at an Ontario sugarbush is back for a second year says the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association (OMSPA).
A number of local companies are taking part. (See below for names and addresses)
This event was launched for the first time in 2021 and the response was so positive this event will now become an annual offering for maple syrup lovers says a news release.
One of the local producers involved is Bella Hill Maple Syrup in Powassan.
"We are looking forward to participating in the Fall in Love with Maple event again this year," co-owner Lori Costello tells BayToday. "The fall colours in our Maple Sugarbush are second to none! It's a great opportunity to go for a guided walk in the bush and learn about making award-winning Maple Syrup."
Running from Sept. 24 to Oct. 2, Fall in Love with Maple includes participating sugarbushes from 23 locations across Ontario and is an invitation for people to get out and see the fall colours in some of the most beautiful locations in the province.
“We are so excited to be hosting this event again in 2022,” Leann Thompson, Chair of the OMSPA Maple Weekend working group said. “When the leaves change colours in fall it transforms a sugarbush into an amazing explosion of colour and we are excited to share that experience with others.”
Hosted by OMSPA, Fall in Love with Maple is a celebration of the Canadian tradition of maple syrup production, and features two weekends of activities and specials at participating maple syrup producers across the province. This free, family-friendly event will run daily on Saturday and Sunday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Participating sugarbushes may limit their participation to specific weekends or days and visitors are encouraged to check the website before heading out.
Visitors to participating sugarbushes can expect to experience the best of fall, like vibrant foliage featuring brilliant shades of gold, orange, and red. The event will feature guided or unguided trail walks, outdoor activities, and chatting one-on-one with the maple syrup producers who make the sweet liquid gold.
While at the sugarbush, visitors are encouraged to stock up on maple syrup for fall recipes.
In 2022 there will be more than 20 producers taking part in Fall in Love with Maple with participants from Algoma, Algonquin & District, Eastern Area, Lanark & District, Quinte & District, Simcoe & District, Southwestern Area and Waterloo-Wellington.
A list of participating maple syrup producers is available on the Ontario Maple website, along with further details about specials and activities. Visitors are invited to visit the website for more information.
Here are the BayToday area locations:
Maple Syrup Producer – Algonquin & District
150 Lindsay’s Hill Rd., Trout Creek, P0H 2L0
Maple Syrup Producer – Algonquin & District
47 Bella Hill Rd, Powassan, P0H 1Z0
Maple Syrup Producer – Algonquin & District
199 Maple Valley Road, Sundridge,
Maple Syrup Producer – Algonquin & District
338 Conc Rd 10, Arnstein, P0H 1A0
Maple Syrup Producer – Algonquin & District
2389 Muskoka Rd #10, Huntsville
