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Events Description
Join us this spring for an immersive maple syrup making workshop. Step inside the Sugar Shack at Terra Cotta Conservation Area for hands-on demonstration of how to turn sap to syrup. In this small group maple syrup making experience, you’ll learn the craft and science behind maple syrup production, guided by experienced staff in an authentic sugar shack.
Visitors can also purchase maple syrup and maple products from the Park Store before or after your experience.
What to Expect at Your Sap to Syrup Workshop
Small group maple syrup demonstration inside the Sugar Shack
Participate in hands-on activities, including tapping maple trees and collecting sap
Learn how to operate an evaporator and boil sap into syrup
Discover how to measure sugar content and grade maple syrup
Taste different grades of maple syrup
Bottle your own maple syrup made during your session to take home
Access a maple-themed outdoor photo booth
This event is a memorable and educational maple syrup making experience perfect for:
Who is it for?
This maple syrup experience is designed for older teens (14 years and older) and adults, outdoor enthusiasts, food lovers and anyone interested in learning how to make maple syrup in Ontario. This small‑group workshop blends education, outdoor exploration and real maple syrup production. You’ll learn the traditional practices and modern techniques that transform sap into Canada’s sweetest natural product.
HOW MUCH
Admission:
$50 plus tax.
How to get tickets?
Buy Online
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
Saturday & Sunday, April 4, 5, 11 and 12, 2026
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.
Venue: Terra Cotta Conservation Area
14452 Winston Churchill Blvd, Terra Cotta, ON L0P 1N0
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