Lanark County Maple Trail

Welcome to the Maple Syrup Capital of Ontario!

Lanark County is the proud home to a myriad of award-winning producers, including world champions and premier awards from the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.
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Once the sap is collected and the maple products are made, you can enjoy the magic of maple all year. In autumn, Lanark County’s sugar maple forests explode with bright yellow – one of the most dramatic displays of fall colours in the world!

🍁 Beckwith Butcher – Maple Sausage

 📍  1 Costello Dr, Carleton Place, ON K7C 0B4

They say “you are what you eat” – that’s why Beckwith Butcher offers only hormone free beef, chicken and pork. The finest quality maple breakfast sausage made with maple syrup from ThomsponTown Maple Products is a family favourite – sold frozen to cook at home – for every occasion.


🍁 Freska Inc. – French Toast with Maple Cream

 📍 151 Bridge St, Carleton Place, ON K7C 2V6

An elevated experience for foodies, this bright and cheery spot offers a bit of contemporary flare in historic downtown Carleton Place. The goal of this café is to bring a new vibe to the local culinary scene, specializing in breakfast and lunch with a commitment to freshness and exceptional quality – featuring “the Local” breakfast; French toast with candied pecans and maple cream.

🍁 Balderson Village Cheese Store – Maple Butter

 📍 1410 511, Balderson, ON K0G 1A0

An important slice of food history, Balderson was not only the birthplace of the now famous Balderson Cheese brand, but also an integral contributor to the world-renowned Mammoth Cheese. Located in the original cheese factory building, you will always find locally sourced products including Dorian Height’s maple candy and maple butter.


🍁 CC’s on the Rideau – Maple Cocoa

 📍  1030 Rideau Ferry Rd, Perth, ON K7H 3C7

Overlooking the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this farm-to-table organic food restaurant is set on a breathtaking waterfront vista accessible by boat. Nestled on a small peninsula between the lower Rideau lake and the Big Rideau, this lively, family run, and community-minded eatery captures the atmosphere of true cottage country.

🍁 Clyde Hall – Breakfast with Maple Syrup & Maple Bacon

📍  131 Mill St, Lanark, ON K0G 1K0

This luxury 5-star accommodation is set on a mature sugar maple forest overlooking the Clyde River. Owned and operated by Chefs Liisa & Robert Salzmann, their signature location-inspired breakfast is served with syrup made on site and delicate maple bacon.

🍁 Baker Bob’s – Maple Mousse Pie

📍  75 Little Bridge St, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0

You don’t have to be expecting company to eat well. Grab a frozen maple mousse pie – an easy addition to any meal at home or away. Enjoy with family, friends or your favorite book.


🍁 Dairy Distillery – Sugar Bush Maple Cream Liqueur

📍  34 Industrial Dr, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0

We combine Vodkow cream liquor with pure, organic dark maple syrup from Fulton’s Sugar Bush and Maple Shop in the heart of Lanark County. The aromas of fresh dairy, vanilla and robust maple make a truly Canadian experience.


🍁 Don’s Meat Market – Maple Chipotle Sausage

📍 126 Mill St, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0

For the grill, pick up some fresh hand-made Maple Chipotle sausage on your way to the cottage or for your next charcuterie board – a conversation piece that is sure to impress.


🍁 Equator Coffee Roasters – Maple Latte

📍  451 Ottawa St, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0

Equator Coffee Roasters was created to connect the coffee farmer to the coffee drinker. The world is a better place with coffee that is sourced ethically and grown organically – at Equator, a coffee is more than just a beverage… it is a way of changing the world. Start your day with a Maple Latte or take home a bar of maple latte soap as a souvenir.


🍁 Healthy Food Technologies (HFT) – Maple Bacon Doughnut

📍  25 Industrial Dr, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0

This research lab developed cutting edge equipment that makes doughnuts that are up to 70% less fat than regular doughnuts. Try their delicious Maple Bacon doughnut!


🍁 Hummingbird Chocolate Maker – Maple Chocolate Bar

📍  476 Ottawa St, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0

Winner of over 85 awards, including the 2016 Golden Bean award, this world renowned chocolate is made from Bean to Bar on site. From an awesome variety of elite, ethically produced chocolate products, try the Maple Chocolate bar made with Fulton’s maple sugar or take home a bar of chocolate chip maple soap!


🍁 Mill Street Crepe Company – Crepes with Maple Syrup

 📍 14 Mill St, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0

Hot crepes served withmaple syrup offer a flavourful twist to this traditional favourite.


🍁 Pakenham General Store – Maple Baked Beans

 📍  2524 County Rd No 29, Pakenham, ON K0A 2X0

A historic treasure, this old-fashioned general store has been open for business in the same location for 175 years and is believed to be the “oldest” and longest running general store in North America. Although this stone building is known best for its bakery (and famous for their sticky buns), gift shop and antique store, you will also notice a few items that date back a generation or two.

🍁 Fall River Foods  – Maple Syrup in a Leaf-shaped bottle

📍  33 Gore St E, Perth, ON K7H 1H4

At Fall River Fashion in beautiful downtown Heritage Perth, a storefront is dedicated to fashionable food including a selection of fine Lanark County Maple Syrup. The large, leaf-shape bottled syrup makes a beautiful gift – they’ll even warp it for you!


🍁 Fiddleheads Bar and Grill – Maple Pecan Tart

 📍  53 Herriott St, Perth, ON K7H 1T5

Enjoy a classic maple pecan tart for dessert, made with toasted pecans and smooth Lanark County maple syrup for a simple, rich sweetness.


🍁 Foodsmiths – Bottled Maple Syrup 

📍 106 Wilson St W, Perth, ON K7H 2P3

You’ll find true Lanark County maple sugar candy, syrup, and fine chocolate; the Maple Almond Bar, Dark Chili MapleBar, and Dark Chocolate with Winterspice, also sold at North Folk in Perth, Peches et Poivres in Almonte, and The Granary in Carleton Place.


🍁 Maximillian Restaurant – Bacon Wrapped Sausage Bites

 📍  99 Gore St E, Perth, ON K7H 1J1

The savoury, smoky bacon-wrapped sausage bites are glazed with rich Lanark County maple syrup, delivering the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and locally crafted flavour in every irresistible bite.


🍁 North Folk Cafe – Maple Blueberry Kombucha

 📍 1 Gore St W, Perth, ON K7H 2L5

A Canadian Cafe & Market specializing in highlighting local makers, gift boxes, locally roasted espresso from Mighty Valley Coffee, Artizen Kombucha on tap and a variety of delicious pastries from local bakeries including Maple Almond Biscotti by Sweet Cheeks bakery. Order a Maple Latte as you browse. You’ll find Wheelers’ Maple Syrup, maple candy, and Maple Almond Chocolate by Ludwig.


🍁 Perth Brewery  – Maple Ale

📍 121 Dufferin St, Perth, ON K7H 3A5

Embark on a craft beer adventure at this multi-generational family operation offering more than 12 styles of specially crafted beer including the Oh! Canada Maple Ale – a simply outstanding classic ale with a hint of maple sourced from our very own Temple’s Sugar camp.


🍁 Perth Chocolate Works – Leaf-shaped Maple Chocolates

📍 17 Wilson St E, Perth, ON K7H 1L3

Try the Lanark Maple Cream chocolates in the signature leaf shape! They’re not just cute. They’re divine. Local maple cream covered in the finest Belgian chocolate that melts in your mouth.


🍁 Perth Pie Company – Maple Sandwich Cookies

📍 12 Gore St E, Perth, ON

Soft, handmade oatmeal cookies are paired together with a rich maple buttercream filling, creating a perfectly balanced sweet treat. These sandwich cookies offer a comforting, handmade twist on a classic favourite.


🍁 Top Shelf Distillery – Variety of Maple Liqueurs & Whiskies

📍 14 Warren Cres, Perth, ON K7H 0A8

From the velvety Maple Whisky Cream Liqueur and bare-bones Reunion Maple Moonshine to the Upper Narrows Barrel Aged Maple Syrup and the dark-maple-finished Rideau Maple Whisky, every product is an expression of Lanark County’s land, history, and craft. Lanark County is a place that has always known how to make something worth savouring – and Top Shelf is keeping that tradition very much alive.

🍁 Sweet Scoops – Maple Affogato

📍  1 Chambers St., Smiths Falls, ON

A rich dessert made with creamy vanilla ice cream and espresso, maple-infused version of a popular Italian dessert.

Sugar Bushes

Prepare to be captivated by the beauty of nature and indulge in the flavors of this local delicacy during your journey through Lanark County’s farms and sugar bushes

🍁 Ennis Maple Products

📍  848 Ennis Rd, Balderson, ON K0G 1A0

All wood fired, the old fashioned way! Five generations of the Ennis Family have made maple syrup on their family farm. Modern vacuum system with high efficiency wood fired evaporator and reverse osmosis. Products available by farm gate sales or at Balderson Village Cheese and Foodsmiths (Perth).

They are usually in Camp late afternoon and evening boiling. To make arrangements for earlier pickups, please call ahead at (613) 278-2177.


🍁 Paul’s Maple Products

 📍  267 Sugarbush Way, Lanark, ON K0G 1K0

Maple Products, Sugar Camp, Complete Line of Maple Syrup Equipment. Gift Baskets and Wedding Favours our Specialty. Pure Maple Syrup and Butter. Year Round Wholesale and Retail Sales.



During the maple season (March and April), their sugar camp at 1699 Galbraith Road in Lanark Highlands is open for visitors. Vistors are welcomed  to drop in for a visit and taste and smell the bounty that nature has provided.


🍁 Temple’s Sugar Bush

📍  1700 Ferguson Falls Rd, Lanark, ON K0G 1K0

Venue, weddings, maple syrup, ceremonies, events, country, corporate, local menu. Temple’s Sugar Bush is a family owned and run maple sugar and syrup producer. Nestled in the woods, visitors will find two beautiful and impressive post and beam buildings, one the sugar camp and the other the restaurant and event venue. Groups welcome, fully accessible, extensive menu all home made, fresh ground coffee and maple products in our gift shop.


🍁 Wheelers Pancake House and Sugar Camp

📍 1001 Highland Line, McDonalds Corners, ON K0G 1M0

Vernon and Judy Wheeler and their family welcome visitors all year round. Pancake meals with pure maple syrup are served in a heritage log building nestled in a 600 acre maple forest. Maple educational displays, maple museum, chainsaw and logging display, nature trails, farm animals, playgrounds. Seasonal activities include maple taffy-on-snow, horse-drawn sleigh rides, and maple syrup production.


 📍 1775 Wolf Grove Rd, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0

We are located 8km southwest of Almonte. Farm gate sales or call to place orders. Free local delivery. All syrup produced with a state of the art wood fired stainless steel evaporator and modern pipeline system.


🍁 Fortune Farms and Sugar Bush Ltd.

 📍  2442 Wolf Grove Rd, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0

Maple syrup, maple candy, maple butter. During the season they boil fresh sap nearly every day to make syrup. They also make maple candy and maple “butter”. Experience the pioneer methods of making syrup. After a walk in the sugar bush along an interpretive trail, enjoy fresh taffy. Please call to inquire about group tours and rates. Reservations Required. Camp facilities are accessible for individuals with disabilities. Guided tours available, gift shop on site.


🍁 Fulton’s Sugar Bush & Maple Shop

📍 399 Sugar Bush Rd, Pakenham, ON K0A 2X0

On the sugarbush, this store serves up an extensive selection of both sweet an savoury maple delights including maple BBQ sauces, maple infused spices, maple preserves, maple candy floss, maple mustard, maple butter, maple syrup and the ultimate Maplicious lip balm, maple milk bath, maple shea butter, and more


🍁 Rosehill Ranch

📍 2792 Concession Rd 4, White Lake, ON K0A 3L0

Maple Syrup Producer in the spring and host Pick-Your-Own pumpkin farm experience in the fall.


🍁 Thompsontown Maple

📍 2792 Concession Rd 4, White Lake, ON K0A 3L0

Nestled in the natural beauty of Lanark County, Thompsontown Maple is a family farm offering award winning Canadian maple syrup, maple sugar and maple butter.

📍  158 Lakewood Ln, Perth, ON K7H 3C7

Oliver’s Mapleworks is a small, family run sugar bush that operates about 2000 taps. Maple butter and soft sugar is available for sale as well as the prize-winning maple syrup


🍁 Coutts Maple Products

 📍 1230 Port Elmsley Rd, Perth, ON K7H 3C7

Coutts Maple Products, a cherished family business nestled in the heart of Lanark County. With 6500 taps on their pristine family farm, they offer 100% pure Ontario maple syrup that comes with over 140 years of expertise.

Events and More

Discover the unique heritage and vibrant maple culture that thrives in Lanark County, inviting you to taste, explore, and create lasting memories in this maple lover’s paradise.

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