2026 A. W. Campbell Maple Syrup Festival

Maple Syrup Festival at the A.W. Campbell Conservation Area

The A.W. Campbell Maple Syrup Festival will be held on Saturday, March 21st from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm (one day only). Interpretive staff will be on hand at the Festival to demonstrate the importance of this liquid gold in the lives of First Nations people and early settlers. You can even learn how to tap a tree!

It takes cold frosty nights and bright sunny days for sap to flow from the trees. Weather cooperating, visitors may have an opportunity to taste sap straight from the tree. Hands-on displays will be available for visitors to experience the pioneer sugar bush lifestyle. 

What to Expect:

• • • We are asking all attendees to park at the Brooke-Alvinston-Inwood Community Centre Complex and our Shuttle will bring you to the Festival. We apologize for any inconvenience but we are minimizing vehicles in the park at this time
    • Activities:
      • • Horse-drawn wagon rides (daily between 10:30 am and 2:30 pm)
        • Hands-on demonstrations of historical maple syrup production methods by SCRCA Education Staff
        • Booths hosted by local community groups and organizations – more information coming soon!
        • Maple taffy!
    • Please be prepared for muddy conditions
    • Please advise the gatehouse staff of any mobility challenges. 
    • Alvinston FireFighters Association is hosting their annual Pancake Breakfast at the Brooke-Alvinston-Inwood Community Centre Complex on the same day – we encourage you to participate in both activities!

Price for the Festival is $5 per person, but those five and under are free! *CASH ONLY

The A.W. Campbell Conservation Area is located at 8477 Shiloh Line in Brooke-Alvinston. The Conservation Area is 3 km northeast of Alvinston off Nauvoo Road (County Road 79). For more information, contact the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority at 519-245‑3710.