The Vanier Sugar Festival is celebrating its 40th anniversary from March 24 to 30, 2025, at the Vanier Museopark’s urban sugar shack. This free, family-friendly event offers a week of activities highlighting traditional maple syrup production and the rich heritage of the community.
Event Highlights:
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18th Annual Soup(e) Splash: Kick off the festival on Monday, March 24, with a culinary competition where Ottawa’s top restaurants create the best maple syrup-based soups. Tickets are $60 per person.
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School Days: On March 26 and 27, regional schools are invited for interactive tours and musical performances, teaching children about maple season traditions.
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Country Dinner & Show: Join us on Friday, March 28, for a country-themed dinner featuring live music by Martin Duford and Sugar Crush. Tickets are $35 per person.
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Family & Community Days: The weekend of March 29 and 30 offers traditional sugar shack meals, maple taffy, live music, a petting farm, and more.
To support the festival, consider purchasing a commemorative tuque available on the Museopark website and at the gift shops. All proceeds fund free festival activities.
For detailed schedules and ticket information, visit the Vanier Sugar Festival website.