Enjoy Canada’s unique gift to your taste buds
From mid-March to late April the maple woods give us delicious, sweet syrup. An hour’s drive takes us into Lanark County to a working sugar bush, Fortune Farms, in production season. The “Kettle Boys”, old hands who are animators, will show visitors how maple syrup is made and explain the culture and customs of the sugar bush. Songs and stories from ” The “Shantymen” and tasting make the visit. Walk through the bush to various sites. Meal at an adjoining property available. Product available at farm-gate pr
Itinerary
Drive from Ottawa to Fortune Farms, Wolf Grove Road, Lanark County. Time at site is approximately two hours and includes walk through the trails, First nations, Pioneer and modern syrup demonstrations, animators’ performance, tasting.
Added meal option is one hour, before or after sugar bush visit. Maple-based brunch menu at Wheeler’s Sugar Bush (same owners), just 15 minutes away. Add $60 for this option plus meal chosen.
Meeting Point + Tour Duration
Meeting Point Options: Hotel, Address or Intersection
End Point Options: Hotel, Address or Intersection
Duration: 4 hours
Add an hour if meal option is chosen. AVAILABLE WEEKENDS ONLY.
ONE TOUR AVAILABLE EACH DAY.
Transportation
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon. Larger vehicle can be rented for groups over 4. Add $100.
What’s Included
- Guiding Services
- Private Transportation
Other: Sampling at the sugar bush. Goods available at farm-gate prices.
Estimated Local Cash Needed
20 $CDN – Order off the menu
What’s Extra
- Personal Expenses
- Food, Drinks, Snacks
Other: Your purchases, sugar, syrup, etc.
Optional meal package.
Restrictions
No smoking during the tour.No smoking during the tour.
