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Spring Activities... Sugar Season! |
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When the days warm up, the sap starts to flow. The Canadian tradition of maple sugaring' is a great way to enjoy the beautiful outdoors of Lanark County. There is always lots of activity at the sugar bush. From the time we tap the first trees in February and early March to clean-up in May, we keep busy - often quite unreasonable hours - that's the life of a farm family though, and we love it! We are open daily 9 AM to 5 PM all year round, but Spring is by far our busiest season. Our busiest times are on weekends (especially Sunday) from 10AM to 1PM. If you prefer a more leisurely visit it wouldn't hurt to come at off peak times, or even better on a weekday. Whether or not the sap runs and we are boiling depends entirely on the weather.
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Self guided tour of the Sugar Camp. Open Daily 9AM to 5PM. See how we collect sap from the maple trees and make it into pure maple syrup. |
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Pancake Meals (choose from pancakes, french toast, homemade sausages, and baked beans) Meals are served to your table and ordered by menu. Open Daily 9AM to 5PM |
Prices range from $3.25 to $17.5- (average adult meal is $9) |  |
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Tour Wheelers Maple Heritage Museum along with our many outdoor displays and learn about the history of Maple Syrup making. Open Daily 9AM to 5PM |
Admission by Donation (recommended $2/pp) |  |
| Nature trails through the sugar bush. Explore the sugar bush on our hiking trails. There are three 1 KM trails, a 3.5 KM trail and a 10 KM trail. Walk or bring your own cross-country skiis or snowshoes. (more info) | FREE | |
| Maple Taffy-on-Snow | $2.00 each |  |
| Exciting Children's Playground | FREE | |
| Horse drawn wagon or sleigh rides (depending on trail conditions) through the sugar bush. 15-20 minutes in length. Daily during March Break, weekends from March12th until April 24th, plus Good Friday and Easter Monday (2011). Weather Permitting | $4 per person, Age 3-10 are $2, 2 and under free. |  |
| Visit our Highland Steers, and the Sheep at the Log Barn. | FREE |  |
| Check our Vernon Wheeler's collection of antique chainsaws and farming equipment. Over 400 chainsaws on display. | FREE |  |
