Maple Syrup Festival at Kortright

Come out and tap into Spring! Family-fun activities and maple syrup demonstrations on weekends and March Break!

Festival Days & Hours

Visit the Maple Syrup Festival any day from Saturday March 9 – Sunday April 7, 2024

Weekdays:

  • Festival hours: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Demonstrations: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Gift Shop: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Café: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • *Kortright Maple Festival 2024 Menu

Weekends, Easter and March Break:

  • Festival hours: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Demonstrations: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Gift Shop: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Café: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • *Kortright Maple Festival 2024 Menu

*New* Friday and Saturday evenings:
Experience Maple Syrup Evenings at Kortright Centre every Friday and Saturday throughout the festival. Enjoy a quiet walk through the forest at dusk and learn how maple syrup has been made throughout the ages, within an intimate setting of lanterns, illuminated trail, campfires, and more. Maple Syrup Evenings run from 6:00pm – 9:00pm (last entry 8:00 p.m.). Separate tickets are required and must be booked in advance.
*Friday March 22 evening program has been cancelled.

  • Gift Shop: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
  • Café: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

General Admission

  • Adults (Ages 14-64): $11.50 + HST
  • Seniors (Ages 65+): $9.50 + HST
  • Children (Ages 4-13): $7.45 + HST
  • Children 3 years and under: FREE (with adult purchase)*
  • *Excludes Daycare, Day Camps and School Groups.

  • Parking: $4.80 + HST

Parks Members: Get in FREE / BUY MEMBERSHIP NOW!

Online Festival Tickets:
Pre-purchase your tickets today! Tickets unavailable for purchase at the locations. Must present advanced tickets to receive entry.

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*Reservations are not required for members/pass holders. Please have your membership ready to present on arrival.

Event Activities at Kortright

Everyday During March Break, Weekends and Easter Weekend:

  • Wagon Rides | 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. *Horses break time from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Strolling Entertainment | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Locations:

  • All Shows take place in the theater.
  • Ice Carving located by the Sugar Shop.
March Break Activities:

*Schedule subject to change

MARCH 9
  • Mad Science | 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
  • Bubble Show | 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
MARCH 10
  • Mad Science | 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
  • Magic Show | 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
MARCH 11
  • Mad Science | 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
  • Bubble Show | 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
MARCH 12
  • Mad Science | 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
  • Bubble Show | 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
MARCH 13
  • Puppet Show | 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
  • Magic Show | 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
MARCH 14
  • Ice Carving | 10:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Bubble Show | 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
  • Magic Show | 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
MARCH 15
  • Puppet Show | 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
  • Magic Show | 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Weekend Activities:
MARCH 16 & 17
  • Mad Science | 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. & 1 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
MARCH 23 & 24
  • Bubble Show | 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
  • Magic Show | 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
APRIL 6
  • Bubble Show | 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
  • Magic Show | 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
APRIL 7
  • Mad Science | 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. & 1 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Easter Weekend Activities:
MARCH 29, 30 & 31
  • Mad Science | 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. & 1 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
  • Strolling Easter Bunny | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
APRIL 1
  • Mad Science | 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
  • Bubble Show | 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • Strolling Easter Bunny | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Group Bookings and Information

Reserved Group Tours: Kortright 2 hours program
RESERVED GROUP TIMES

  • February 26 – April 12, 2024
  • Monday – Friday (not March Break or weekends)
  • 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m. or 1:30 p.m.

FOR SCHOOL/CLASS

  • $275 (HST Exempt)/class (up to 30 participants)
  • Group supervisors free at a ratio of 1:10
  • $8.10 + HST per additional group supervisor

FOR GROUP

  • $275 + HST/group (up to 30 participants)
  • *Please note: Groups that are not part of an education program will be charged HST.

BOOKING CONTACT

  • Email: vservices@trca.ca
  • Phone: 416-667-6295 ext.3 (Open Mon. -Fri., between 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

PANCAKE MEAL DEALS
If you would like to order pancakes for your class or group, we require notice at least two weeks prior to your visit. To place your order, please contact Visitor Services at (416) 667-6295 or vservices@trca.ca with the following information:

  • Group name
  • Time of meals
  • Number of orders:
  • 1 pancake with maple syrup and drink: $5.50 + tax
    2 pancakes with maple syrup and drink: $7.50 + tax

  • Number of drink selections from: juice, coffee, tea, and milk
  • Note on any allergies

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