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Syrup Season 2026 is Just About Here!

As the days grow longer and winter loosens its grip, excitement builds for one of our favourite traditions — maple syrup season. The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of activity as we prepare for the sweet flow of

That’s a Lot of Snow!

Winter in the sugar bush has a way of testing both grit and gear. This season’s snow has kept us on our toes, but it’s also pushed us to get smarter about how we collect sap. Over the past few

Honoured to Receive the 2023 Sugar Maker of the Year Award

We are proud to announce that the Lanark & District Maple Syrup Producers Association has named us the 2023 Sugar Makers of the Year. Our involvement with the Association has been instrumental to our growth. The opportunity to exchange knowledge

Wow That Was Early!!

Yes, the early spring weather is what everyone has been speaking about this year. Syrup season seems to have come early for everyone. Our sap collection began the first week of March and our first boil was March 8th.

And the Winner is … Sara Charron

Congratulations to Sara Charron on winning the 2022 case of maple syrup. Sara – we look forward to see you fashioning your new Branson Family Sugar Bush hats this summer. Thank you to everyone who participated!

Scouts Canada Maple Syrup Camp

It’s spring and time to start camping! After a long winter and several Covid-cancelled events, the 3RD OTTAWA SCOUTING GROUP got back out in the field with a Spring Maple Syrup Camp. More than 25 Scouts and Leaders set up

The 2022 Season is Underway!

The second weekend of production went off without a hitch: We started off the weekend by labelling and packaging the bottles produced on Thursday and Friday! We stayed busy and boiled & bottled another batch on Saturday! But the best part

Buy a Hat or Toque for a chance to Win a Case of Syrup

2022 Syrup Raffle New for 2022 … Branson Family Sugar Bush hats & toques! Purchase either a hat or toque and get your name entered into our sap bucket for a chance to win a case of syrup (12 @

The 2022 Maple Syrup Season has Started!

More specifically, our first boil of the 2022 season began yesterday. Yes, although we’re excited to be back making maple syrup, preparations for this season actually began months ago. The season really began soon as the last season ended and