It’s Maple Time!
Springtime in Muskoka means it’s time for maple syrup! The spring harvest marks the end of winter and the start of warmer weather, longer days, and, of course, the collection of our cherished maple syrup.
We take great pride in our local maple syrup in Muskoka, celebrating the gathering of Canada’s most beloved natural product. Whether you explore Muskoka throughout March and April or visit downtown Huntsville for the grandest celebration of all—the Muskoka Maple Festival—you’re sure to experience the sweeter side of Muskoka this spring!
Muskoka Maple Experiences
March & April across Muskoka
The Muskoka Maple Experiences are a collection of essential maple activities, including hiking the sugar bush, maple breakfasts, maple beer, maple-inspired dining, and delicious maple baked treats! Hurry, though—the maple fun only lasts until April!
Build Your Maple Adventure
Visit a sugarbush, enjoy baked goodies, hot beverages, maple-inspired dining, maple drinks and a sleigh ride & campfire.
Sugarbush Hill Maple Farm is a state-of-the-art maple sugaring facility with 3,200 taps, located in the heart of Muskoka. They are the largest sugarhouse open to the public year-round. Visitors can enjoy a hike through the sugarbush and indulge in their original Maple Creemee, which features a delightful blend of maple syrup and vanilla soft serve served in a cone or cup. Learn more
Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery During maple season, they feature unique maple flavours. Their Maple Mulled Wine and Hot Sheila are a great way to warm up after a spring hike. Their cheese plate celebrates the season with local maple cheeses and preserves. Even their gourmet grilled cheese gets a makeover with maple cheddar, maple caramelized onion and maple dipping sauce. Yum! Learn more
Back of Beyond Your adventure begins with a guided tour around the farm to meet our friendly resident horses and ponies and hear their unique stories. Then climb aboard a traditional sleigh or wagon for a scenic ride through the Muskoka Forest. As you wind your way through the peaceful trails, following in the footsteps of Muskoka’s original settlers, keep an eye out for sap buckets hanging from the sugar maple trees – a sure sign of this sweet maple season. Your journey concludes at a cozy campfire where you can roast marshmallows and sip hot chocolate, enhanced with a dash of locally produced maple syrup – a truly special Canadian treat. Before heading home, stop by the barn to visit our friendly rabbits and feed the ducks and chickens for the perfect end to your springtime escape.
The wagon ride duration is approx. 35 minutes and the total experience about 1.5 hours. Pets are welcome. The Maple Bush Wagon Ride runs March 10 to April 26, 2025. Learn more
Basilico at Inn at the Falls is the perfect getaway and dining.
Basilico brings you Maple Old Fashioned – They’re maple-y take on a classic cocktail and Maple Soy Glazed Salmon – Glazed salmon with a maple and butter sauce, roast vegetables and couscous.Learn more. Learn more
Affogato Cafe + Gelato will offer a Maple Spice Latte (hot/iced), Salted Maple Latte (hot/iced), Muskoka Fog—a local twist on the London Fog. You can also add Maple Cold Foam and enjoy delicious maple butter tarts. Learn more
Humble Pie Butter Tart Factory & Pizzeria will be featuring Maple Tarts, Maple Raisin Buttermilk Scones, Maple Cookies, & Maple Creams…featuring Baysville’s own Fairy Falls Sugarbush Maple Syrup, also available for purchase in-store. Learn more
Blue Willow Tea Shop you will enjoy Maple Loose Leaf Black Tea! A smooth blend of black teas with a subtle maple sweetness. Learn more
Christie’s Mill Inn and Spa – Port Severn
Christie’s Mill Waterfront Restaurant Savour the season with their Maple-Inspired Menu, available March 7 – April 26, 2025. Indulge in dishes like Maple Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin and Warm Maple Pecan Bread Pudding….each bite celebrating Muskoka’s sweetest flavours. Maple in Muskoka Awaits! Learn more
Clear Lake Brewing Co. try the maple bacon poutine or the chicken and waffles with the spicy maple syrup. Learn more
Canvas Brewing Co. enjoy a Maple Beer and a Maple cocktail! Learn more
Sawdust City Brewing Co. will be offering Maple Cinnamon Skokie Tail Brown Ale, crafted around the flavors of one of their favorite Canadian desserts. Skokie Tail is a delightful blend of maple, cinnamon, and soft vanilla, making it the perfect dessert beer. This delicious brown ale has everything you could want in a beer! You can enjoy it starting March 12th. Learn more
Copperhead Distillery where you can tap into Maple Season!
Visit the tasting bar in their retail store in Sundridge to sample their Canadian Maple Cream and Maple Moonshine.! Learn more
Rich Hill Candles are featuring assorted maple candles and blends. Including jars, pillars votives, tealights, wax melts and more. Learn more
Muskoka Maple Festival
Saturday, April 26, 2025
The Muskoka Maple Festival is a family friendly event that celebrates the culmination of the maple harvest in Muskoka and is a full day of fun and activities, vendors and displays, live music, street performers and, most importantly – so much delicious food!
With local restaurants, bakeries and cafés serving up unique maple inspired offerings, the biggest challenge will be deciding which tasty treats to try. Bring your appetite and sense of adventure and truly eat your way through the amazing line up. Discover pure maple syrup, maple beer, and unique maple inspired dishes from sweet to savoury and back again.
Come hungry and join this spring’s sweetest party – the Muskoka Maple Festival!
Stay and Play
Make the most of your Muskoka experience and check out our top recommendations for places to stay and perfect getaway packages.
