Making maple syrup is the sweetest tradition of the year—and Kawarthas Northumberland is packed with sugar bushes that promise an incredible taste of place
A visit to a sugar bush in Kawarthas Northumberland means tapping into authentic local flavour and tradition. We’ve gathered plenty of ideas to help you shake off winter, enjoy quality time with family, and savour the region’s distinctive terroir. Head straight to the Maple Map to start planning your getaway, explore the Maple Route itinerary for some of our top picks, or browse the blog for stories and insider tips from the sugar bush.
While spring may be peak season, maple magic lasts all year. Local resorts, restaurants, and specialty food shops partner with area producers to showcase maple in every season—from irresistible baked treats to savoury dishes finished with a touch of sweetness—highlighting the very best the region has to offer.
Swipe through the carousel below to learn some maple quick facts, find sugar bushes in Kawarthas Northumberland with our Maple Map, or browse more maple recommendations and ideas below.
Maple season is busy in Kawarthas Northumberland. Looking for a list of events around the region? Head to our Maple Events page. For unique attractions, it’s Sugarbush Experiences.
If a maple menu sounds appetizing, visit our Maple Brunch page. Continue your tree-to-table odyssey with Maple Beyond The Pancake.
For a full maple renewal, try the Ste. Anne’s Spa Maple Experience. That’s just one way to plan a special trip during maple season—see Maple Getaways for more, or chart your own course with a Maple Itinerary.
Last but not least, don’t forget to take a bottle of maple syrup home after your visit—find a list of vendors on our where to buy your maple syrup in Kawarthas Northumberland page.
The Kawarthas Northumberland blog is the place to go for longer stories and additional recommendations. Browse the articles below to find out more about maple in the region.
Maple season arrives this year at a time when people are primed to make the most of local experiences and national pastimes. Tapping trees, boiling syrup, and rolling maple taffy in the snow are annual traditions that can evoke rich, happy memories of Canadian spring—or create new ones for kids on their first trip to
Eliza Braden-Taylor is a cultural interpreter with the Curve Lake First Nation Cultural Centre. As maple syrup season approaches, we asked Eliza if she could share an Indigenous perspective on the history, meaning, and importance of maple season. She responded with a detailed and thoughtful account of the teachings she has encountered as a member
Check the shelves in a grocery store on either side of the country, and you’ll find plenty of foods that taste exactly the same as they do here in Ontario. So many experiences these days are standardized for consistency, it’s a real thrill to find something uniquely tied to a place and a community. That’s