Experience the sights, sounds and smells of one of the oldest industries in Canada.  It’s Maple Syrup time again. A. W. Campbell Conservation Area and the Alvinston Community Centre will be the sites of the 39th Annual Maple Syrup Festival. Visitors to the Conservation Area will be able to witness the First Nations method of boiling maple syrup by placing hot stones into the cold sap. Early and Late Pioneer methods of making syrup and demonstrations of Modern Syrup Production will also be highlighted.

The Alvinston Firemen’s Association will be providing the traditional pancake and sausage meals at the Alvinston Community Centre, just a 5 minute drive from the Conservation Area. There will be a craft and toy show and maple syrup and candy will be on sale at the Community Centre.  The festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, March 19 - 20 from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission to the Conservation Area is $2.00 per car. 

A. W. Campbell Conservation Area is located on Shiloh Line, 3 km. north-east of Alvinston off County Rd. 79. For more information, contact the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority at 519 245‑3710.

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