TRCA Brings You the Ultimate March Break Experience

With March Break around the corner and warmer temperatures already here, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is excited to bring you the ultimate March Break experience.

We’re offering up a variety of engaging activities tailored to suit all interests – from family-friendly events with a delicious twist to day camp adventures at wilderness locations across the GTA. There really is something for everyone!

See what’s coming, and start making your March Break plans:

TRCA’s Maple Syrup Festival (March 9 to April 7)

TRCA educator greets visitors to Maple Syrup Festival at Bruces Mill Conservation Park
youngsters explore trail during Maple Syrup Festival at Bruces Mill Conservation Park
visitor to TRCA Maple Syrup Festival at Bruces Mill Conservation Park learns about traditional method of tapping maple trees to collect sap for making maple syrup

Tap into spring at Kortright Centre for Conservation and Bruce’s Mill Conservation Park. Discover the beauty of the spring forest and learn how maple syrup has been made through the ages. Delicious fun for the entire family!

Visit maplesyrupfest.com for tickets and more information.

Maple Days at the Village (March 11 to 15)

students at Black Creek Pioneer Village discover traditional method of tapping trees to collect sap for making maple syrup
costumed educator at Black Creek Pioneer Village demonstrates traditional method for making maple syrup
costumed educator at Black Creek Pioneer Village demonstrates traditional method of tapping trees to collect sap for making maple syrup

Celebrate the charm of maple syrup season this March Break, as Black Creek Pioneer Village buzzes with the energy of early spring. Bring the whole family out to discover the old-fashioned skills needed to take this sweet treat all the way from tree to table.

Visit Maple Days at the Village for tickets and more information.

March Break Camps

students enjoy outdoor adventure at TRCA March Break camp
students enjoy outdoor adventure at TRCA March Break camp
student learns about traditional method of tapping maple trees for sap to make maple syrup during TRCA March Break camp

TRCA camps allow kids to explore all that nature has to offer at great locations across the GTA.

Led by expert instructors, participants will enjoy hands-on experiences, interactive workshops, hikes, animal tracking, and more during March Break.

Learn more and register for TRCA March Break camps.

Migration Mysteries (March 9)

American goldfinch

Join TRCA at the Tommy Thompson Park (TTP) Nature Centre to learn about bird migration monitoring, the history of this field of study, and the importance of understanding the movement patterns of our feathered friends.

Learn more and register now.

Spring Equinox Celebration (March 9)

waning crescent moon in a twilight sky

Join TRCA for an enchanted evening under the stars at Tommy Thompson Park (TTP)! With the lowest light pollution in Toronto, TTP is the ideal location to learn more about the spring equinox, through a captivating presentation that sheds light on the science and significance of this astronomical event.

This event will also include information on the upcoming solar eclipse, an awe-inspiring celestial phenomenon taking place on April 8, 2024.

Learn more and register now.

Rain to Runoff: A Stormwater Story (March 7)

a heavy rain falls on a suburban street

Curious about where rainwater flows? Sign up for TRCA’s online Rain to Runoff: A Stormwater Story presentation to explore the fascinating world of stormwater and discover its impact on wildlife and the environment in the GTA.

Learn more and register now.

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