Maple tree tapping at the Museopark

Description

Every year, the Vanier Museopark seeks the help of the community to take part in an essential step in the production of maple syrup at its sugar shack: maple tree tapping. The Vanier Sugar Shack is the only operating sugar shack in an urban setting in Canada! Young and old, families, couples and friends are invited to come to the Richelieu Park forest to tap sugar maple trees in the traditional way: drilling holes in the trees, inserting spigots and hanging buckets to collect maple water, the tree’s sweet sap. Here’s some information to help you make the most of your community tapping experience: No reservations required - just show up between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Please bring a wireless drill and charged batteries if you can. A quick training session on tree tapping and forest orientation will be offered every hour on the hour. Limited free parking at Centre Richelieu-Vanier (300, av. des Pères-Blancs, Ottawa). Take the pathway near the library to get directly to the cabin.

This is a free event.

Interests: Families and kids, Adults, Daytime

Event website: Learn more about our tree tapping event

Schedule

• Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at 320 des Pères-Blancs Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1L 7L5