Rose Valley Maple Syrup

03/25/2026

We are not yet making much maple syrup. Actually we've made just an extremely small amount. This weather is unbelievable and it's past mid March. We get 1, maybe 2, days of above freezing and then, Boom, back to freezing and MORE SNOW. On those "warm" days we bring in a few hundred litres of sap, but that's not enough to start a boil. By the time it warms up again, that sap is no good. So far it doesn't look like it's going to be a very good year. Hopefully something happens soon. Keep your fingers crossed.
While I was walking today I noticed all the lateral lines and drop lines were frozen solid. Norm has had to dig out main lines that don't usually get too far buried. But this year they are about 40 to 50 cm under. (some pictures below)

02/27/2026

A few more decent days and the tapping will be all done. The amount of snow in the bush is prohibitive, even with snowshoes. I'm very proud of Norm and his helpers for the work they've accomplished. Hopefully there will be a few days of rest between the tapping and sap run.

01/24/2026

We absolutely hate to do this but, we're going to have to raise the prices on a couple of our products. The cost to us on our jugs has been going up. We have kept your costs down over the last couple of years but things are getting too expensive for us to not raise our prices too. The only jugs affected by an increase are the 4 litre and 2 litre jugs. We are keeping the smaller jugs at the same price to try and help our regular friends and customers.

I know with the economy as it is in the Sault, this is going to affect everyone. I hope you are still able to purchase some of our products. We're still making our best maple syrup. We sell only the pure product. It is not "infused" with anything else.

Norm is working daily to prepare the bush for the new syrup season but it is sure hard on him with all the snow we've been getting. With the temperature swings we have no idea when the run will start so we have to be ready any time. This has been our coldest day so far this winter (-34 C) so who knows if any bush work will get done today because even the equipment is having a hard time. Stay warm and we hope to hear from you soon.

12/31/2025

Happy New Year to all our loyal and new customers who helped us make 2025 a wonderful year. We're going to be working on making 2026 even better.

12/24/2025

We want to wish all our customers a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We'll soon be busy preparing for the 2026 maple syrup season , making all that deliciousness for you.

11/28/2025

Our last "Close to Home" Christmas Show!!!! Come join us at the Calvary Baptist Church, 40 Lake Huron Dr, Desbarats.
Sat 10-2pm!!
We'll have all your alpaca needs to keep you warm and amazing Christmas gift selection.
❤️

11/19/2025

I'm there.

11/19/2025

11/01/2025

We're all ready to greet you tomorrow and Sunday at the Bushplane show from 10 - 4. Hope to see you there.

10/26/2025

10/23/2025

Bushplane Holiday Gift & Craft ShowMark your calendars for November 1–2 and 8–9! Join us at the Bushplane Museum from 10 AM to 4 PM for

08/21/2025

If you can't make it to the Johnson Farmers' Market Desbarats on Sat. Aug. 23, at least visit the Forest Garden Store on Trunk Rd. in the Sault. They are holding a large fund raiser for Harvest Algoma.
You can still get our maple syrup products in the store too.