Hike & Eat at the Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival - Sun, Mar 21 2010

Hike & Eat at the Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival (3/21/2010)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Bruce's Mill Conservation Area (3291 Stouffville Rd, Stouffville, ON)
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Mar 21 2010  1:00 PM  (Carpool Departure: 11:45 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Mar 19 2010 5:00:00 PM
Event Duration:6 hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Adele
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Member Cost:$8.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, All Ages Welcome
Maximum Group Size:25
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 20 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
It's that time of year again, when the maple sap is flowing in the trees! We can "tap" into this at a maple syrup festival at the Bruce's Mill Conversation Area, in Stouffville.

Our carpool will leave from Downsview station at 11:45 a.m., to arrive at the conservation area for 1:00. We'll do a group hike. Then, it's choose your own adventure!

We can break into smaller groups, as there are lots of options to explore at the Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival. A few highlights of things to do:

  • go on another hike -- there are 3 different trails to walk through
  • hop on the horse-drawn wagon ride
  • join a group on a guided tour, to learn more about how maple syrup is made (the tours are offered every hour, on the hour)
  • watch the strolling unicycle juggler, who will be around until about 2:00
  • go to the petting zoo
  • and, perhaps most importantly, eat delicious pancakes with maple syrup!!

    The cost of pancakes is about $6.50 for 3 pancakes, and $5.50 for 2 pancakes. Other things for sale include hot dogs, sausages, back bacon, and soft drinks. You could also pick up some fresh maple syrup in a bottle to take home with you.

    After we've filled our bellies with good and sweet things, we'll meet back up in the large group at 4:00 when the conservation area closes, and begin our carpool rides back home. We should be back at Downsview station by about 5:30 p.m.

    Note: I will have a very limited number of 2010 Toronto Outdoor Club patches available on this day. They're $20 and cover all your voluntary donations for the year.

    Drivers, and possible drivers: when you sign up, please write into the "comments" section how many people you can bring in your car, including you.


    • Required Items to Bring:
  • $8 for the cost of admission to the conservation area
  • Carpool money
  • Extra money if you want to buy pancakes and/or maple syrup
  • Warm clothes
  • Winter boots, or hiking boots.
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

    How to Get There:
    Event Directions:I'll hand out written directions for drivers when we meet at our carpool location.
    To see the conservation area on a map, visit Bruce's Mill Conversation Area.
    Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):76Km
    Carpool Departure Time: 11:45 AM
    Carpool Location:   Log in for location
    Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
    Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $19.61 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Tuesday, November 4, 2025). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Your event coordinator will confirm exactly how much money is required from each person.

    Notes:

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    Cost & Payment:
    Member Cost:$8.00/Person
    Cost Includes:The cost of admission to the Bruce's Mill Conservation Area.
    Make a Payment:Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the TOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.
     
    Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
    Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

    Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
    Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!