Tap Into Maple

Hewitt’s Farm Market & Bakery has maple goodies for visitors to their store in Warminster. Enjoy Hewitt’s Pure Maple Syrup, maple pecan muffins, lollipops, suckers, toffee and maple sugar, as well as maple barbecue sauces, bacon, sausages, butter, fudge and loaves.

Hours of Operation:
Monday-Saturday 10am – 6pm
Sunday 11am – 5pm

During Tap into Maple: At Elsie’s Creek Farm, Quality and Flavor are the number one concerns. Carl and his wife Rebecca started producing maple syrup in 1999 and have since expanded their operation to over 1200 taps on their farm. Enjoy self-guided tours of the sugar bush, watch the evaporator in action (weather permitting) and take home delicious maple products.

Hours of Operation:
Advanced bookings preferred call or text 705-737-6339

A short drive from Orillia, you can find exquisite maple syrup at The FarmGate, just outside of Brechin. At The FarmGate you can see the steam rise as Bert boils the sap for all to see. Check out their maple products!

Hours of Operation:
12pm-5pm

Shaws Maple Syrup has been tapping their trees for over 100 years! This maple syrup hotspot offers self-guided sugarbush tours, indoor and outdoor seating for pancake meals, maple syrup, and more. Guests can contact Shaws via Instagram and Facebook.

Hours of Operation:

From Daily 8am-4pm Saturday February 14/26 until Sunday April 12/26

Where to Buy:
Country Produce, Orillia
Eclectic Café, Orillia
Orillia Bakery & Deli, Orillia
Freskiw Farms, Coldwater
Egos Farm Market, Oro-Medonte

During Tap into Maple: Experience maple syrup being produced from tree to bottle. Enjoy self-guided walking trails, tours of the sugar shack and maple syrup and other maple sugar products available for purchase.

Where to Buy:
Hutchinson’s Maple Syrup
Open Daily 9am-5pm
Call ahead to see if the sugar shack is boiling! Contact them via phone, e-mail, Facebook, or Instagram.

Welcome to Maple Grove Syrup, a family-owned and operated sugar bush where maple syrup has been crafted on this land for generations. Stop by our roadside stand to shop pure maple syrup, maple butter, maple candy, and maple sugar, all made right here. Meet the producers behind the syrup, hear their story, and have all your maple questions answered along the way.

Hours of Operation:

Farm Stand Hours – Saturdays from 10-4 and Sundays from 10-2

Where to Buy:
Road-side Stand (Available Weekends 10am-2pm in April)
Mariposa Market, Orillia
Coco’s Cookies, Orillia
Drenth’s Meat Market, Orillia
Blue Moon Junction restaurant, Severn
Foodland, Craighurst

Discover the art of maple with Coldwater Maple Company’s curated maple tasting experience, featuring a guided sampling of our pure maple syrups alongside Sweetwater comparisons that highlight the subtle flavours of each pour. Don’t miss our signature Whisky Barrel Oak-Aged Maple Syrup, rich with deep, complex notes you won’t find anywhere else. Complete the experience with fresh maple-baked treats from our Cozy Acres bakery and farm stand. We’re thrilled to bring this one-of-a-kind maple tasting to this year’s Sweetwater Festival.

Hours of Operation:

Weekends from Dawn to Dusk

We offer small batch honey and maple syrup from our driveway stand.

Hours of Operation:

Please visit our socials for hours

Windlee is a local maple syrup producer inviting visitors to experience maple at its source during Tap Into Maple. Guests can enjoy tours of the sugar house, sample fresh maple syrup, and browse a selection of maple products for sale. It’s a sweet, authentic stop for anyone wanting to learn more about the craft behind local maple.

Hours of Operation
Sugar House Tours: Saturday & Sunday, 11am–3pm

Visit Apple Annie’s Cafe in Downtown Orillia! Featuring their famous Maple Latte, and Maple Pecan Danishes. For a limited time only, enjoy Maple French Toast, and Brie, Pear and Ham sandwich as well.

Hours of Operation:
Mondays: 7:30am-3pm, Tuesday – Saturday: 7:30am-4pm

Enjoy a maple inspired menu at Blue Moon Junction, just off of Hwy 11 in Washago. 2026 Tap into Maple Features:

Baked Maple Chili Atlantic Salmon filet served on a bed of coconut rice topped with garlic butter grilled asparagus. The dish is finished with a balsamic glaze and served with toasted rosemary garlic-buttered Naan bread.

In-house prepared Maple chili glazed Pork Back Ribs served with Baked Beans, fresh-cut Parmesan dusted Fries, and our homemade roasted garlic aioli.

Dessert Feature: Hot Maple Bacon Walnut Cheesecake

Hours of Operation:
7 Days a Week 8am-9pm

In the heart of the Village of Coldwater, Em’s Cafe is a cozy spot with famous grilled sandwiches, specialty lattes and hot chocolate and local products. Don’t miss their special feature the french toast ice latte with vanilla cold foam and topped with maple sugar.

Hours of Operation:
Monday – Saturday: 9am-3pm, Sundays: 10:30am-3pm

You Chill, We Grill! Family-style dining in Orillia. Featured Menu Item: Maple Chili Rib special served with Sweet Potato Fries, Chipotle Aoili and Fresh Coleslaw. Dessert feature includes a Maple Crème Brulee!

Hours of Operation:
Sunday-Thursday: 11am-9pm, Friday & Saturday: 11am-10pm

Licensed Newest Pizza + Eats destination located at Lake Simcoe Regional Airport, just off Highway 11. Stop in for delicious hand-crafted pizza along your maple route!

Featured Items:

Maple bacon goats cheese pizza with cherry tomatoes, caramelized onions, and arugula
Maple bourbon chicken tenders served with choice of green salad or potato wedges

Hours of Operation:
Tuesday 11am-2pm
Wednesday & Thursday 11am-7pm
Friday 11am-7:30pm
Saturday 12pm-7:30pm

Quayle’s Brewery invites you to tap into the sweeter side of the season with special maple-inspired craft beer and delicious food features on our menu. Warm up with our rich Maple Stout, served with a maple crumble rim for the perfect finishing touch. Pair it with our house-made maple menu items, including maple butternut squash soup, chilli maple chicken & waffles, and a decadent maple cream and candied bacon tart. Enjoy each feature on its own, or experience them all with our Maplelicious Bundle.

It’s a cozy, indulgent celebration of local maple, fresh flavours, and craft beer – perfect for your Tap Into Maple stop at Quayle’s.

Hours of Operation:
Thursdays-Saturdays 12pm-8pm
Sundays 12pm-6pm

Provenance Wine Bar in Orillia is a cozy, elevated spot known for its thoughtfully curated wine list and locally inspired small plates. Rooted in quality ingredients and a love of regional flavours, Provenance celebrates Ontario’s food and drink scene with care and creativity. As part of Tap into Maple, they’ll be featuring select maple-inspired dishes on their menu—highlighting the rich, natural sweetness of local maple in subtle, delicious ways.

Hours of Operation:
Wednesday to Saturday 4-10pm

Vettä Nordic Spa is celebrating Tap Into Maple with locally made Shaw’s Maple Syrup, featured both in their boutique and throughout select menu items. Maple shines on the brunch menu with the Berry Parfait, Pannukakku (Finnish pancake), and Pulla Toast (Finnish French toast), alongside savoury dishes like Karelian Stew and a bold Maple Espresso Aioli served with the Chicken or Bacon Panini. A refined, Nordic-inspired way to savour maple during your spa experience.

Hours of Operation
Vetta Nordic Spa Open Daily 9am-9pm
Restaurants open to Vetta Guests:
SAVU Bistro: Daily, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Fri/Sat until 8:30 PM).
KOIVU Restaurant: Fri-Sat 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM, Sun 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Lighthouse45 Restaurant & Bar is celebrating Tap Into Maple with a delicious lineup of maple-inspired food and drink. Specialty cocktails include the Maple Bacon Caesar and Maple Cream Espresso Martini, paired with menu highlights like Maple Glazed Bacon & Scallop Skewers, Maple Dijon Glazed Salmon, Maple Sesame Tofu, and a decadent Maple Bread Pudding.

Nearby, The Spa at Rawley completes the experience with a seasonal Maple Sugar Body Glow, a soothing treatment that leaves skin soft, hydrated, and glowing.

Hours of Operation:
Lighthouse45 Restaurant: Thurs 5–9pm, Fri–Sun 8am–9pm
Spa at Rawley: Thurs–Mon 10am–5pm

The Grill is joining Tap Into Maple with maple-forward comfort favourites and a classic cocktail twist. Stop in for lunch and try the Maple Turkey Burger topped with maple aioli, or enjoy dinner featuring Maple Chili Glazed Pork Ribs served with mashed potatoes. To sip, don’t miss the Maple Bacon Caesar, finished with a maple-seasoned rim and signature garnishes.

Hours of Operation:
Open Monday–Sunday, 12pm–8pm

Casino Rama Resort is taking part in Tap Into Maple with two on-site dining experiences.

Weir’s Restaurant will be featuring themed maple breakfast items, offering a sweet start to the day.
Couchiching Court Buffet will showcase select maple-inspired dishes during its evening service.

Together, they offer guests multiple ways to enjoy maple flavours throughout their visit.

Hours of Operation:
Weir’s: Daily, 7am–12pm
Couchiching Court Buffet: Friday & Saturday, 4pm–9pm

Mariposa Market is celebrating Tap Into Maple with a delicious selection of local maple syrups, sweet bakery treats like donuts, tarts, and cookies, and café-style beverages crafted with local syrup. It’s the perfect stop for maple lovers looking to taste and take home a little local sweetness. Guests can also purchase syrup from local producers to take home and enjoy a taste of Ontario maple.,

Hours of Operation
Monday–Saturday: 7am–6pm
Sunday: 8am–5pm

Visit the store featuring maple roasted almonds, peanuts, pecans, cashews. Roasted maple treats use Backwoods Maple Syrup, which is also available for pick up at the Coldwater store!

Hours of Operation:
Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm.

A delectable, delightful adventure in chocolate in Downtown Orillia! During Tap into Maple, enjoy an Old Fashioned Dark Chocolate Bar, signature Maple Toasted Almonds, Forest Bar, and Cinnamon Toast Bar with maple infused flavours! Also featuring Hutchinson’s Maple Syrup for purchase!

Hours of Operation:
Wednesday – Saturday 11am-5pm

Join the Friends of Wye Marsh and Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons to celebrate a sweet Canadian Tradition. Walk the trails, visit a Sugar Shack, connect with local artisans, meet Animal Ambassadors, learn about our heritage and purchase award-winning maple syrup from Windlee Farms, Buy tickets online March 1-18 and save $5 per person!

Sweetwater Harvest Festival Hours of Operation:
March 28 & 29
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Experience the magic of maple at Chappell Farms Spring Festival during Tap Into Maple, with demonstrations of tapping trees, boiling syrup, and making maple sugar and toffee on the snow (weather permitting). Guests can also enjoy homemade pancakes and purchase local maple syrup from producers to take home.

Hours of Operation:
March 28–29 & April 3–6

Bumble Bee Jewellery in Coldwater is joining Tap Into Maple with beautifully handmade maple leaf pendants, available for purchase. Each piece captures the spirit of the season and makes a meaningful, locally crafted keepsake to take home.

Kiki LaRuse is celebrating Tap Into Maple with paintings of maple trees and hand-painted maple-themed glassware, all available to view and purchase. It’s a beautiful way to experience maple through local art and craftsmanship.

Hours of Operation:
Tuesday–Sunday, 9am–3pm

The Makers Circle is celebrating Tap Into Maple as a collaborative gallery experience featuring wooden maple leaf decorating, maple leaf painting workshops, and a collection of maple- and spring-inspired artwork from local makers. Guests may also find local maple syrup available for purchase (availability to be confirmed), making it a creative and community-driven stop along the maple trail.

Hours of Operation:
Tuesday–Saturday, 10am–5pm

Peter Street Gallery is celebrating Tap Into Maple by showcasing the work of two featured artists. Xavier Fernandes creates handcrafted bowls, platters, boxes, rings, and other pieces from found wood, giving old trees a meaningful second life through functional art. Alongside his work, Brian Tosh, a realist oil painter known for his Washago and Orillia streetscapes, will be presenting maple-inspired sugar shack paintings that capture the beauty of the backwoods landscapes that define the region.

Hours of Operation:
Tuesday–Saturday, 11am–4pm