Log Farm sugarbush season runs from March 4 to April 2

It’s the sweetest time of the year at the Log Farm, as their annual sugarbush season begins Sat., March 4.

This once a year Canadian tradition doesn’t last long as winter gently eases into spring. Take a wagon ride out to the sugarbush to see how maple syrup is made. Then take a walk through the trails of the sugar maples and taste some sweet taffy on the snow. Taffy can be purchased in the sugarbush.

At the log farm, they only use pails on their trees, all their sap is collected by hand. They offer a special hands-on experience for guests. You and your family can help gather the sap around the sugarbush. The kids love running from tree to tree looking for a pail with some sap in it! Please remember that the sap flow is completely weather dependent, five degrees and sunny are the best days to collect. If it is too cold the sap will not be running.

When you visit during the sugarbush season you will also have access to the main farmyard, where you can visit with all the farm animals. The Log Farm has lots of friendly animals to see, feed and touch around the farm. Along with play areas for the kid’s, including hay structures and sensory tables. The pioneer farmhouse will be open for self-guided tours, where you will step back in time and see what family life would have been like in the 1860s. Make sure to dress for the weather and plan to be there for a few hours, giving you the time you need to enjoy it all.

Don’t forget to stop by the gift shop, it’s the log building at entrance to the farm. They have delicious maple syrup, treats and hot chocolate for sale inside.