About the Event

The Sweetwater Harvest Festival is a 2-day festival located in the Heart of Georgian Bay, celebrating the long standing tradition of harvesting and processing maple sap. Attendees will be treated to a full day's worth of memorable mapley experiences and sweet treats as they journey across two unique sites in both the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre and neighbouring Sainte Marie Among the Hurons.

Beginning at Sainte Marie Among the Hurons, take home a local treasure at the Artisan Market, relive history through story-telling and reenactments, and experience sap (or 'sweetwater') as it was used here throughout history.

At the Wye Marsh, immerse yourself in nature and wildlife with a tour of the sugar bush. See sap become syrup in the sugar shack, get hands-on through a range of family-fun activities, and enjoy talented live musicians and entertainers.

Cap off your experience by satisfying your sweet tooth at any one of our vendors offering maple-inspired food.

 

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2026 Highlights

Two unique sites. Countless sweet reasons to explore!

 

Sainte Marie Among the Hurons

At Sainte Marie Among the Hurons, step back in time to experience Sweetwater through the eyes of both the French and Wendat.  Immerse yourself in historical reinactments, rich foods, themed arts and crafts, and a vibrant artisan market

Full program details coming soon!

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Wye Marsh Wildlife Area

At the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre, explore the sugar bush, tour the sugar shack as we boil sap down to syrup, take in live entertainment and unique maple-inspired food, and enjoy a range of engaging activities for all ages as 3,000 acres of forest and wetlands comes to life during the spring thaw!

Full program details coming soon!

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Admission

• Please note: All tickets must be purchased through Eventbrite (on sale soon!) see green button above.

 

For more information call: 705-526-7809.

See you this Spring at 16160/16164 Hwy 12, near Midland!