Maple Magic Festival 2025

Learn about the Indigenous origins of the maple harvest, experience the process of making maple syrup, indulge in pancakes with real maple syrup, and enjoy crafts, games and guided tours of the site. 

Please note: This is a paid event and tickets can be purchased online. This event will be held rain or shine.

Activities available

• Pancakes with real maple syrup
• Outdoor guided tours of the maple sap line with Museum interpreters
• Visit the historic Bradley House, where Museum interpreters will re-enact the seasonal activities of the Bradley Family
• Learn about Indigenous seasonal food traditions from Elder Mark Sault of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (March 8 and 9 only)
• Puppet making with Crane Creations Theatre Company
• Community string activity led by Naomi Smith
• Live music by Alana and Leigh Cline (March 9 from 1 to 3 pm)
• Facepainting (March 15 only)
• Crafts and games
• Gift shop at the Anchorage Gallery, with maple syrup and treats by Canadian producers

Parking

• Parking is extremely limited onsite at Bradley Museum and along Orr Road where legally permitted. There is some overflow parking available at nearby Meadowwood Park.
• Visitors are encouraged to take our free shuttle bus service from Clarkson GO or Clarkson Community Centre.

Free shuttle service available

• From Clarkson GO Station: Pick-ups will occur from the south parking lot near the entrance to the parking garage.
• From Clarkson Community Centre: Pick-ups will occur from MiWay bus stop #0126 on Truscott Drive across the street from the community centre (map of bus stop location).
• The shuttle drop-off location at Bradley Museum is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible.

Shuttle schedule for March 15 and 16

The shuttle service will operate frequently to and from both Clarkson Community Centre and Clarkson GO Station per the schedule below.