Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) invites visitors to embrace the sweetness of maple season with two unique experiences at Terra Cotta Conservation Area in Halton Hills. Guests can choose between a daytime, hands‑on workshop or an enchanting maple‑themed evening in the sugarbush, hosted at the park on select days from April 4 to 12. These one‑of‑a‑kind special events highlight the heritage, flavours and traditions of maple syrup production in Ontario.
Sap to Syrup: A Maple Syrup Making Experience
Step into Terra Cotta Conservation Area’s sugar shack for an immersive maple syrup making workshop with CVC’s experienced staff. Explore the craft behind the production of one of Canada’s most iconic sweet treats. You’ll learn the craft and science behind maple syrup production through hands-on demonstrations in an authentic setting. During an intimate guided tour, participants will:
- Learn how to identify and tap sugar maple trees
- Collect fresh sap and use an evaporator to create maple syrup
- Measure sugar content and understand syrup grading
- Sample maple syrup and prepare their own bottle to take home
With only 10 tickets per session, this experience offers a personalized, hands‑on connection to the maple syrup making process. Participants must be 14 years or older.
Lamplight: Maple Syrup After Dark
Terra Cotta Conservation Area transforms into a glowing celebration of maple season as night settles over the sugarbush. This magical evening begins with an educational wagon ride into the illuminated forest, where guests will explore the rich history of maple syrup in Canada. The event also features:
- Fresh maple taffy
- A maple-inspired tasting menu
- A maple-themed cocktail or mocktail served in a souvenir glass
- Live music by Rag Maple Music, enjoyed fireside under the lamplight
Lamplight offers an intimate night out in nature with good food, drink and live music. With space for 20 guests per session, this event is a great option for a unique date night or outing with friends. Participants must be 19 years or older.
Tickets and Additional Information
Registration is required for both events. View full event schedules and reserve tickets at cvc.ca/MapleSeason. Locally made maple syrup and maple products are available for purchase at the Park Store.
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Caption: Maple taffy is just one of the special treats at Lamplight: Maple Syrup After Dark.
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Sap to Syrup
Caption: Sap to Syrup participants outside the Sugar Shack after taking part in a hands-on maple syrup making workshop.
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Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is a local conservation authority established by the Ontario government in 1954 to protect, restore and enhance the natural environment of the Credit River Watershed. Our watershed is defined by the area of land where all rainfall, snowmelt and runoff drains into lands and waters flowing into the Credit River. CVC creates connections between people and nature, knowledge and action. We inspire a deep appreciation for the role of nature in keeping people connected, healthy and happy. CVC is a member of Conservation Ontario.
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