There’s no sweeter sign of spring on Ontario’s West Coast than maple syrup season. As the sap begins to flow, sugar bushes across Huron County come alive with maple producers busy crafting the golden syrup Canadians know and love. For generations, maple syrup has been a treasured part of our food culture, and local producers continue the tradition with care, craftsmanship, and a strong connection to the land. It’s the perfect time to discover local flavours and experience one of the region’s most beloved spring traditions.
Local Maple Syrup Producers
We’re lucky to have many talented producers across Huron County crafting delicious maple syrup and maple products, including:
- Bayfield Maple is a multigeneration maple syrup operation known for their Bourbon Barrel-aged maple syrup.
- Blyth Creek Maple Farm is a family-run maple syrup producer that welcomes visitors each spring to experience the maple tradition by hosting daily Sugar Bush Tours.
- Coastal Coffee Maple Syrup is locally produced in small batches and available at their farm stand, and it’s also used in baked goods and specialty coffees in their café.
- Cranston Farms Maple Syrup is a family-run operation near Lucknow, producing delicious, locally made maple syrup and maple products.
- Freedom Syrup is a one-of-a-kind local sugar bush where all proceeds from syrup sales go to Support Our Troops, helping honour and support Canadian service members and their families.
- Hanna’s Maple Syrup is a first-generation family-run maple operation known for its delicious maple BBQ sauce.
- Proper’s Maple Farm is a family-run operation producing delicious, locally made maple syrup that captures the rich flavour of maple season.
- Robinson’s Maple Products is where generations of maple-making tradition come together to produce pure maple syrup and unique maple treats.
- Schilbe Family Maple Syrup is a local, family-run producer crafting rich, flavorful maple syrup from their sugar bush near Bayfield.
- Souse’s Maple Syrup is a local, family-run producer crafting delicious, small-batch maple syrup.
- Tuckey Farms Maple Syrup has been produced locally near Exeter since 1917 and offers fresh, handcrafted maple syrup straight from the sugar bush.
- Westlake Maple Syrup has been made by the Westlake family since the late 1800s. This family-run, sixth-generation producer near Bayfield makes small-batch, 100% pure maple syrup.
Celebrate Maple Season
Join Robinson’s Maple Products as they celebrate their Golden 50th Harvest Celebration on March 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spend the day in the sugar bush enjoying guided tours, maple tastings, sweet treats from Salt Mine Creamery, kids’ crafts, a raffle, and plenty of maple-inspired fun. It’s a great opportunity to experience the maple harvest season and celebrate five decades of maple-making tradition.
Join Bayfield Maple on Saturday, March 21, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for an open house featuring sugar bush tours, maple samples, and classic maple taffy on snow. Visitors can also enjoy coffee from Shop Bike Coffee, outdoor learning with Seeds Rooted, and pop-ups from local favourites Woodland Drive-In and Bad Apple Brewing.
Head to Bad Apple Brewing Company on Sunday, March 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Totally Local Pancake Brunch. This annual event celebrates Ontario’s maple syrup season with syrup from Bayfield Maple and other local ingredients from Farm Little Bayfield, CedarVilla Angus Farms, and Coastal Coffee. Enjoy fluffy pancakes, local flavours, and live music by Brad Cassel from 12–3 p.m. while supporting local producers.
Visit Blyth Creek Maple Farm in March and April for a true maple season experience. Hop on a wagon ride to the sugar bush for a guided tour through the trails to learn how maple syrup is made, with educational stops and fun activities like a crosscut saw challenge and maple leaf branding. Back at the farm, meet the animals, browse the sweet shop, and enjoy pancakes, sausages, baked goods, or a refreshing maple milkshake.
So grab a bottle of local maple syrup, plan a visit to a sugar bush, or gather around a stack of pancakes with friends and family. However you choose to enjoy it, maple season is one of the sweetest traditions of the year. 🍁🥞