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Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival this weekend

April 5, 2024   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

Experience maple syrup season this coming weekend at the Tiffin Centre for Conservation during the Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival being held on April 6 – 7.

The festival is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

Admission includes a pancake and sausage breakfast with fresh maple syrup and a wide range of family-friendly activities.

“For more than 30 years, Spring Tonic has celebrated maple syrup as an important aspect of Canadian heritage,” said Kyra Howes, Director of Conservation Services at the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority. “Our staff and volunteers always look forward to sharing the past and present methods of maple syrup production with the public. Of course, the event is also a great opportunity to purchase delicious Tiffin maple syrup, the sale of which supports community programs.”

Festival activities include interactions with exotic animals, dog agility demonstrations and tractor wagon rides through the forest. Visitors will also enjoy learning outdoor skills with cadets and live music by Rob Watts. There will also be a meet and greet with firefighters, paramedics, and conservation officers.

The festival is jointly hosted by the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority and the Rotary Club of Barrie.

Volunteers from the Rotary Club donate their time to organize Spring Tonic and manage different stations during the event.

Visitors can build their own bird box for $10 or purchase a pre-built cedar bird box for $30.

“All proceeds from the festival go towards Rotary community projects and maintaining Tiffin Conservation Area,” said Darren Robinson, Chairperson of the Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival at the Rotary Club of Barrie. “Funds help support the Royal Victoria Hospital, Salvation Army, affordable housing and many other community enhancement projects throughout Simcoe County.”

Admission to the festival is $20 for adults, $15 for children between ages three and 12, and free for children two years old and under.

Family packs for two adults and two children are available for $65.

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