Discover Maple Sugar Bush Tour
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Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission - White Meadows Farms
What to expect
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Stop At: White Meadows Farms, 2519 Effingham St, Pelham, Ontario L2R 6P7 Canada
In our small corner of the world where the right trees and climate combine to make 100% Pure Maple Syrup, tours into the sugar bush are an annual winter tradition. However, we believe something this good and this rare deserves to be celebrated all year.
Join our expert sugar-maker on a one-hour journey beneath the iconic maple leaves of the “off-season” sugar bush and discover the modern world of maple syrup production, the traditions that have survived the centuries, and the innovations that make today’s farms thrive. Witness how, in our three generations of sugar-making, we still craft our syrup 100% pure and simple, with no additives or sacrifice to the sap’s natural nutrients.
Who are these expert sugar-makers? Our sugar-makers are the chief masters of all things maple on the Farm. Often very busy giving our tree herd its deserved TLC, they’re setting aside time to take you deep into the character and complexity of 100% Pure Maple Syrup. There’s never been a better chance to ask your toughest maple questions, like:
Why is maple syrup production often compared to wine?
What’s the science that causes maple syrup to get darker and stronger later in the season?
How does the soil make Ontario maple syrup unique?
Your Discover Maple Tour begins in our hub of maple syrup production, the Sugar Shack, and ventures by wagon to the heart of the maple factory, the forest. Here the masters unveil the world of maple syrup from sap collection to the health and wellness of the trees, as you venture along our groomed walking trail. Linger afterward in the shade of the mighty maples for a legendary sugar bush treat, “stick-to-your-lips” delicious, Taffy-on-Snow -- another winter tradition we can’t let you miss.
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Really enjoyed our tour today. The tour is very informative, allows for lots of questions and our tour guide, one of the family members who owns the farm, made it humorous too. The tour is definitely worth the $15 adult price. It was about 2 hours because people had lots of questions. Would rec...
Really enjoyed our tour today. The tour is very informative, allows for lots of questions and our tour guide, one of the family members who owns the farm, made it humorous too. The tour is definitely worth the $15 adult price. It was about 2 hours because people had lots of questions. Would recommend this for people of all ages- including those with limited mobility (we had a gentleman using a collapsible mobility scooter. Keep in mind that there is a wagon with three steps that you’ll have to get on/off.)This is truly a tour not to be missed! It’s on a beautiful family farm, and the tour is given by the owners. We ordered the picnic lunch and it was much more delicious than we could have hoped for. The little shop has fantastic prices and a great variety! Don’t leave without getting extra butter ...
This is truly a tour not to be missed! It’s on a beautiful family farm, and the tour is given by the owners. We ordered the picnic lunch and it was much more delicious than we could have hoped for. The little shop has fantastic prices and a great variety! Don’t leave without getting extra butter tarts to take with you.the tour was interesting, my favorite was the snow taffy. I definitely recommend reserving the charcuterie board for after the tour. It was delicious. We bought a bunch of products (syrup, maple/onion jam, maple sugar, cookies) and it's all amazing. Tour guide Leah was great.
the tour was interesting, my favorite was the snow taffy. I definitely recommend reserving the charcuterie board for after the tour. It was delicious. We bought a bunch of products (syrup, maple/onion jam, maple sugar, cookies) and it's all amazing. Tour guide Leah was great.Exceeded expectations, our guide Luc was brilliant - knowledgeable, friendly & funny. We learnt more than we expected, tractor ride included up to the forest, making taffy lollipops in the forest was a nice surprise. Also got to do some tasting as well as enjoying the deluxe charcuterie board aft...
Exceeded expectations, our guide Luc was brilliant - knowledgeable, friendly & funny. We learnt more than we expected, tractor ride included up to the forest, making taffy lollipops in the forest was a nice surprise. Also got to do some tasting as well as enjoying the deluxe charcuterie board afterwards. Really pleased we went here & supported a local business.My family of four enjoyed a wonderful and informative tour. Our guide, Luc, took time to explain the process, answer questions, and was very entertaining. We rode the wagon pulled by a tractor by beautiful fields and stopped in the wooded area. While on the tour, we tasted cooked maple syrup. ...
My family of four enjoyed a wonderful and informative tour. Our guide, Luc, took time to explain the process, answer questions, and was very entertaining. We rode the wagon pulled by a tractor by beautiful fields and stopped in the wooded area. While on the tour, we tasted cooked maple syrup. When we got back we had a tasting of all the types of syrup. It was a great morning!We had a wonderful time on our tour. Not only was our tour guide (Luc) The absolute BEST, but so was the group we toured with. He shared fun stories, facts about maple farming, and answered all of our questions, in addition to cracking some fun jokes. As travel agents, my husband and I have trav...
We had a wonderful time on our tour. Not only was our tour guide (Luc) The absolute BEST, but so was the group we toured with. He shared fun stories, facts about maple farming, and answered all of our questions, in addition to cracking some fun jokes. As travel agents, my husband and I have traveled a lot fo places, and have taken many tours - this was by far one of our favorite!! We added the charcuterie board to our tour and enjoyed time tasting incredible foods made local in Ontario. If you are on the fence about adding the tasting - I would definitely do it! Just be sure to request someone to tell you what everything since you (or at least no one at our table) won't receive a sheet telling you what each item is.