The Ontario Maple Syrup Producers\u2019 Association (OMSPA) is disappointed to announce that Maple Weekend has been cancelled for 2021. The event, which takes place the first weekend of April each year, sees more than 15,000 visitors visit participating sugarbushes in Ontario.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWe are very sorry to cancel Maple Weekend for the second year in a row,\u201d said OMSPA president Frank Heerkens. \u201cUnfortunately, the spread of COVID-19 has made it so we cannot safely host the weekend this year. OMSPA and our members are committed to ensuring we are conforming with health advisories and are doing our part to combat the spread of the virus.\u201d<\/p>\n
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As the first agricultural crop of the year, maple syrup producers are following all COVID-19 guidelines for safe production practices and continue to produce a wonderful, made in Ontario product for customers. This year will mark the second year in a row in which the syrup season was impacted for maple syrup producers.<\/p>\n
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Maple syrup production will be starting in most parts of Ontario in early March, once temperatures remain above zero during the day, and fall below zero at night. In spite of the current pandemic situation, producers will be working hard to produce a safe, quality product that will be used on tables year-round in Ontario.<\/p>\n
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Maple syrup and maple products will continue to be available at sugarbushes across the province throughout the sugar season. Members of the public are encouraged to reach out to their local sugarbush to confirm if they are offering in-person visits, curbside pick-ups, or online sales. An interactive map of maple syrup producers, along with nutritional information and recipes, is available at www.ontariomaple.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cOur producers are working hard to make maple syrup this year, and many of them rely on visits to their sugarbush to sell their products,\u201d Heerkens said. \u201cMany producers have moved their stores online and are happy to make arrangements to ensure syrup makes it into the hands of customers, safely.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n OMSPA is in the midst of planning a new event for fall 2021 that will run between Sept. 25 to Oct. 3. It will encourage Ontarians to visit participating sugarbushes across the province to celebrate the fall colours and maple syrup production in Ontario. More details for this event will be available in the near future.<\/p>\n Get your Maple Syrup Fix in the SSM area:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/i> Andrew Erkkila<\/a><\/p>\n 145 REID ST, Sault Ste Marie, ON P6B 4T8<\/p>\n <\/i> Burnt Land Maple Syrup<\/a><\/p>\n 24292 Hwy 540, Meldrum Bay, ON 118 B Cannard\u2019s Lane, Mindemoya, ON P0P 1S0<\/p>\n <\/i> Fallen Leaves Maple Products<\/a><\/p>\n 64 Mount Pleasant Court, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5K8<\/p>\n <\/i> Fiddlehead Farm<\/a><\/p>\n 1133 Hwy 552 E, Goulais River, ON P0S 1E0<\/p>\n <\/i> George Willoughby Maple Syrup<\/a><\/p>\n 2605 20th Side Rd., Richard\u2019s Landing, ON P0R 1J0<\/p>\n <\/i> Gilbertson\u2019s Maple Products<\/a><\/p>\n 3365 A Line,, Richards Landing, ON P0R 1J0<\/p>\n <\/i> Hogan\u2019s Homestead<\/a><\/p>\n 96 White Oak Dr E, Sault Ste Marie, ON P6B 4J8<\/p>\n <\/i> Island Sweet<\/a><\/p>\n 39 Kitchener St, Box 650, Emo, On P0W 1E0<\/p>\n ><\/i> Kent Brothers Pure Maple Syrup Ltd.<\/a><\/p>\n 2632 A Line, Richards Landing, ON P0R 1J0<\/p>\n <\/i> Makes Scents Maple Products<\/a><\/p>\n 2218 D Line, Richards Landing, ON P0R 1J0<\/p>\n <\/i> Malars\u2019 Maple Sweets<\/a><\/p>\n 1892 U Line, Hilton Beach, ON P0R 1G0<\/p>\n <\/i> Maple Ridge Farm<\/a><\/p>\n 228 Smith Bay Rd, Gore Bay, ON P0P 1H0<\/p>\n <\/i> Mountain Maple Products<\/a><\/p>\n 1300 P Line, Box 98, Richards Landing, ON P0R 1J0<\/p>\n <\/i> Oak-Pine Farm<\/a><\/p>\n 825 Hwy 548 (P-Line), Richards Landing, ON P0R 1J0<\/p>\n <\/i> Old Mill Mapleworks<\/a><\/p>\n 23 Lane 5, Bruce Mines, ON P0R 1C0<\/p>\n <\/i> Paul B. Martin<\/a><\/p>\n 712 Desbarats Lake Rd, Desbarats, ON P0R 1E0<\/p>\n <\/i> Rose Valley Maple Syrup<\/a><\/p>\n 3 Rydall Mill Rd, Echo Bay, ON P0S 1C0<\/p>\n <\/i> Stinson Maple Products<\/a> 856 Fourth Line East, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 6J8<\/p>\n <\/i> Wabos Maple<\/a><\/p>\n 2134 Hwy 532, Searchmont, ON P0S 1J0<\/p>\n
\n<\/i> David Kains<\/a><\/p>\n
\n1720 P Line Road, Hilton Beach, ON P0R 1G0
\n<\/i> Twisted Tree Maple Products<\/a><\/p>\n