The 5 sweetest maple syrup festivals in Toronto
1) Mountsberg Conservation Area
Mountsberg is a large conservation area that boasts a petting zoo, a birds-of-prey exhibit, a large pond for fishing, hiking trails and of course, in spring, a maple syrup festival. They provide informative programming that will teach you all the ins and outs of maple syrup production.
![a person collection maple sap at the Mountsberg Conservation Area](https://images.the500hiddensecrets.com/2020-02/441-toronto-mountsberg_conservation_park.jpg?auto=format&fit=max&h=1080&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=1920&s=7a5ba8548e84ec773af64312e9878500)
2) Kortright Centre
This centre is just a quick trip north of the city. The Kortright Centre hosts a maple syrup festival each spring. They offer children’s programming, including summer camps. The centre also offers programs for adults. It’s a beautiful spot for a hike with 16 kilometres of open trails.
![people collecting cups of maple sap at the Kortright Centre](https://images.the500hiddensecrets.com/2020-02/442-toronto-kortright_centre.jpg?auto=format&fit=max&h=1080&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=1920&s=7fd0a07b2db5e5c5a84c9d11e0f31376)
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3) Terra Cotta Conservation Area
Terra Cotta is another spot that allows you to explore the Niagara Escarpment. Their festival includes a fun informative booklet for kids to use when exploring the sugar bush. The pond also delights little ones and ducks swim around serenely, searching for food.
![a young boy looking for maple syrup at the Terra Cotta Conversation Area](https://images.the500hiddensecrets.com/2020-02/443-toronto-terra_cotta_conservation_area.jpg?auto=format&fit=max&h=1080&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=1920&s=f5a8798695bb9a8723d6b0229443cdba)
4) Purple Woods Conservation Area
In spring, local families flock to Purple Woods for their yearly festival. Little ones get a chance to see the syrup being produced and to try traditional tapping methods. You can sample maple sap as well as take home some of the syrup made on-site.
![kids at the annual maple syrup festival at Purple Woods](https://images.the500hiddensecrets.com/2020-02/444-toronto-purple_woods_maple_.jpg?auto=format&fit=max&h=1080&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=1920&s=9345604665b59962f2821c7e98f0ce2a)
5) Maple Magic Mississauga
Maple Magic is held at the Bradley Museum in Mississauga. The museum is a historic building that’s open all year round. The festival includes local performers, children’s activities and a chance to sample maple syrup. Try the maple taffy; it’s a sticky treat made with syrup and snow.
![the annual Maple Magic in Mississauga](https://images.the500hiddensecrets.com/2020-02/445-toronto-maple_festival_mississauga.jpg?auto=format&fit=max&h=1080&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=1920&s=6132a908cbd1c67b14641a60d1d43ff2)
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