Ontario’s sweetest season has arrived! As winter melts away and the first hints of spring appear, maple syrup farms and sugar shacks across the GTA come to life, offering a delicious and unforgettable experience for all ages. Whether you’re drawn in by the sight of sap dripping from sugar maple trees, the rich aroma of boiling syrup, or the irresistible taste of warm maple treats, there’s no better way to welcome the season than with a classic Canadian maple adventure.
From tree-tapping and sugarbush tours to rustic pancake houses and bustling maple festivals, there’s something for families, couples, and adventure-seekers alike. Step into the woods, watch the magic of maple syrup production firsthand, and indulge in the sweetest flavors of spring.
Ready to explore? We’ve rounded up 25 of the best maple farms, sugar shacks, and pancake houses near Toronto where you can experience the magic of Maple Season 2025.
🗓 Maple Season: Early March to Mid/Late April 2025
Grab your boots, bring your appetite, and let’s dive into Ontario’s most delicious seasonal tradition!
Toronto GTA
Enjoy a pancake brunch and explore the self-guided maple syrup tours at this charming farm.
Event Details:
- Location: 9467 Erin East Garafraxa Townline, Hillsburgh, ON
- Dates: February 15 - April 6, 2025
- Website: Elliott Tree Farm
Visit the sugar bush for a tapping tour, sugar shack tour, and fresh maple taffy, with a delicious pancake meal featuring local sausages and live music on select dates.
Event Details:
- Location: 12300 Concession 6, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1R2
- Dates: Weekends from March 8 - April 19, 2025
- Website: Pefferlaw Creek Farm
Experience maple taffy on snow, horse-drawn wagon rides, bonfires, face painting, and a delicious pancake lunch at this family-friendly farm.
Event Details:
- Location: 6635 Simcoe County Rd 56, Egbert, ON L0L 1N0
- Dates: March 23th - 24th, 2025
- Website: Drysdale’s Tree Farm
Take a sugar bush tour, roast marshmallows, enjoy a maple syrup tasting, and visit the farm market for fresh produce and baked goods.
Event Details:
- Location: 122 Ashworth Road, Mount Albert, ON L0G 1M0
- Dates: March 2025 (Check website for exact dates)
- Website: Brooks Farms
This family-owned farm has been producing syrup since 1995, offering educational tours on modern and traditional syrup-making methods, along with a farm store selling maple products.
Event Details:
- Location: 3662 Concession 3, Adjala Township, Alliston, ON
- Dates: Saturdays in March & April 2025
- Website: Breedon’s Maple Syrup
Enjoy family-friendly activities and maple syrup demonstrations on weekends and March Break, plus an evening guided tour to explore the history of maple syrup.
Event Details:
- Location: 9550 Pine Valley Dr, Woodbridge, ON L4L 1A6
- Dates: March 8 - April 6, 2025
- Website: Kortright Centre for Conservation
Featuring tree-tapping demonstrations, maple syrup making, and family-friendly activities, including a special evening program on select dates.
Event Details:
- Location:3291 Stouffville Rd, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 7X5
- Dates: March 8 - April 6, 2025
- Website: Bruce's Mill Conservation Area
Enjoy a fun-filled experience with pancake breakfasts, sugar shack tours, and maple syrup tastings at this iconic sugar bush.
Event Details:
- Location: 500 Concession Road 3 West, Warkworth, ON
- Dates: March 13-16 | March 22 & 23 | March 29 & 30
- Website: Sandy Flats Sugar Bush
Southwestern Ontario
Fort Rose Maple Company - Maple Syrup Festival 2025
A family-run farm with over 8,000 taps, offering wagon rides and a buffet-style pancake house for a true maple experience.
Event Details:
- Location: 27382 Coldstream Rd, Parkhill, ON
- Dates: Weekends from February 22 - March 30, 2025 | March Break (March 10-14, 2025)
- Website: Fort Rose Maple Company
Enjoy fresh maple syrup, a nature trail, and an authentic traditional syrup-making process in a cozy setting.
Event Details:
- Location: 10279 Lamont Dr, Komoka, ON
- Dates: February - April 2025
- Website: McLauhlan Family Pancake House
More than just maple syrup! Enjoy maple tours, a pancake house, farm animals, tractor rides, and even archery for a fun-filled day.
Event Details:
- Location: 42232 Moncrieff Rd., Blyth, ON
- Dates: March - April 2025 | Maple Weekend: April 5-6, 2025
- Website: Blyth Creek Maple Farm
A traditional maple farm experience with syrup-making demonstrations, maple treats, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Event Details:
- Location: 5896 Line 78, Atwood, ON
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Dates:
Family Day Weekend: February 15-17, 2025
Every Saturday & Sunday: February 22 - April 21, 2025 - Website: Hoover’s Maple Syrup
A quaint sugar bush retreat where you can enjoy a relaxing maple experience in the heart of nature.
Event Details:
- Location: 2491 Norman Rd, Branchton, ON
- Dates: March 2025 | Maple Weekend: April 5-6, 2025
- Website: Rock Maple Lodge
A quaint sugar bush retreat where you can enjoy a relaxing maple experience in the heart of nature.
Event Details:
- Location: 2491 Norman Rd, Branchton, ON
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Dates:
Family Day Weekend: February 15-17, 2025
Weekends: February 22-23, March 1-2, March 8-9, March 15-16, 2025
March Break: March 10-14, 2025 - Website: Kinsmen Fanshawe Sugar Bush
Niagara Region Maple Farms
Enjoy guided sugar bush tours, fresh farm produce, and delicious pancakes drizzled with maple syrup.
Event Details:
- Location: 131 River Road, Dunnville, ON
- Dates: March 8, March 11-15, March 29, 2025
- Website: Richardson’s Farm & Market
Take a hayride shuttle to the sugar bush, enjoy a delicious pancake meal, and explore the maple syrup-making process.
Event Details:
- Location: 392 Kilman Road, Ridgeville, ON
- Dates: Every Saturday in March & March Break (March 10-14, 2025)
- Website: Agape Valley Sugar Bush
Experience a self-guided Sugar Bush Trek, make maple taffy in the snow, and visit their farm store for fresh maple products.
Event Details:
- Location: 2519 Effingham Street, Pelham, ON
- Dates: March 1 - April 13, 2025
- Website: White Meadows Farms
Barrie & Simcoe County
A family-run farm producing high-quality maple syrup since 1999, now with over 1,200 taps. Enjoy self-guided tours of the sugar bush and watch the evaporator in action (weather permitting).
Event Details:
- Location: 4279 Line 5 North, Coldwater, ON
- Website: Elsie’s Creek Farm
Visit this local farm market to enjoy a variety of maple goodies, including Hewitt’s Pure Maple Syrup, maple pecan muffins, fudge, barbecue sauces, bacon, and sausages.
Event Details:
- Location: 3331 Town Line, Coldwater, ON L0K 1E0
- Website: Hewitt’s Farm Market & Bakery
Experience maple syrup production from tree to bottle. Enjoy self-guided walking trails, a tour of the sugar shack, and a variety of maple products available for purchase.
Event Details:
- Location: 2217 5 Line North, Oro-Medonte, ON L0L 2E0
- Website: Hutchinson Maple Syrup
A family-owned sugar bush that has been producing maple syrup for generations. Enjoy self-guided tours, sugar camp visits, taffy on snow, and syrup-making demonstrations.
Event Details:
- Location: 493 Oro-Medonte Line 14 South, Oro-Medonte, ON L3V 8J3
- Website: Maple Grove Syrup
A 120-year-old family-run farm, Shaws offers self-guided sugar bush tours and a chance to see how maple syrup production has evolved over time. Their Pancake House serves delicious maple-infused treats.
Event Details:
- Location: 2448 Burnside Line, Severn, ON L3V 0W1
- Website: Shaws Maple Syrup
A family-run farm for over 25 years, Windlee Farms crafts maple syrup the traditional way, using a wood-fired evaporator and a modern tubing system with 500+ taps.
Event Details:
- Location:10 Baseline Road North, Tiny, ON L4R 0E3
- Website: Windlee Farms Maple Syrup
Muskoka
Explore a self-guided maple-themed culinary tour, featuring maple-infused treats, drinks, and immersive experiences at multiple locations in Muskoka.
Event Details:
- Location: Various locations, including Hubbert’s Maple & Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery
- Dates: March 7 - April 26, 2025
- Website: Muskoka Maple Trail
Explore a self-guided maple-themed culinary tour, featuring maple-infused treats, drinks, and immersive experiences at multiple locations in Muskoka.
Event Details:
- Location: 2389 Muskoka Road 10, Huntsville, ON
- Dates: March 9 - April 7, 2025
- Website: Sugarbush Hill Maple Farm
Northern Ontario Maple Farms
A family-owned maple farm in Northern Ontario offering fresh maple syrup and farm experiences in a scenic setting.
Event Details:
- Location: 1157 Thielman Road, Goulais River, ON
- Dates: March 3 - April 30, 2025
- Website: Hogan’s Homestead
