It may sound like a silly name but visiting the sugar bush is something Canadians take very seriously. The sugar bush (also known as sugar hut or cabane en sucre in French) is where maple syrup is made and tasted and for many Canadians this annual visit is like a springtime ritual. It’s like seeing the first flower or hearing the first bird sing.
Maple trees are a big problem in Canada. This beautiful and affectionate breed stands out in the culture of this country. The red maple leaf is a symbol of Canada that appears on the flag and in thousands of logo designs and artwork across the country. Of the world’s 150 maple tree species 10 are found in Canada and the sugar maple – found primarily in central and eastern Canada – is responsible for the majority of the country’s maple syrup production.
What Is A Canadian Sugarbush?
Serious work is being done on the Sugarbush building. Here we convert the sap extracted from the maple tree into maple syrup and maple syrup. Thin clear watery juice is distilled and evaporated until thick golden syrup remains. 1 liter of maple syrup requires 40 liters of sap. In some sugar bushes in Canada this evaporated extra liquid is trapped to make drinking water a weak maple flavor. Proponents claim it has less sugar and more electrolytes than coconut water but despite a growing fan base, maple water is still relatively rare in the sugar bush. The main focus is ready-made maple syrup.
Sugarbush is actually a place where you can watch maple syrup being made and buy products used at home. But this is only the beginning of the experience!
Where Are Canadian Sugarbushes Located?
If you asked a group of Canadians to describe a typical sugar bush they would describe a simple building resembling a log cabin in a countryside surrounded by forest. And for the most part they are right! But the city center has modern and beautiful sugar plantations and sugar huts that don’t look like huts. But above all the rural and rural aspects.
Incredible sugar complexes are delivered to completely unexpected places. Vanier Sugar Shack (under construction in May 2022) has the distinction of being the most urban sugar distillery in the world. It is located in Ottawa, the capital city of Canada and only 4 km from Parliament Hill. It is part of a non-profit museum complex and maple growers volunteer to collect sap and make maple syrup. I also read about sugarcane in provincial parks, city parks on public farms and more.
The classic Canadian sugar bush experience enjoyed by tourists and locals alike can often be found in Ontario Quebec and New Brunswick. But every Canadian province also has sugar bushes in the west where the prized sugar maple tree is absent. Farmers rely on Manitoba maples and broadleaf maples.
Sampling Sweet Syrup
Bring your sweets with you when you visit the sugar bush. You’ll have the chance to taste the maple syrup and buy a variety of maple flavors to try. Most confectionery shops offer taffy-on-ice. Fresh maple syrup is often served slightly hot on clean ice prepared on a tray or table. The crew quickly proceeded to wrap the rapidly cooling syrup around the poppy sticks and the result was candy consistency albeit with a few crushed ice crystals. Taffy-on-ice is delicious and I guess it’s the most popular treat in the sugar bush.
Big Cane sering memiliki restoran di lokasi. Ini berkisar dari berbagai meja piknik di bawah tenda hingga operasi penuh dengan semua yang Anda bisa makan panekuk (sirup maple tentu saja dan sosis sarapan atau ham berlapis maple). Restoran terbesar Sugarbush menyajikan wafel panggang Prancis dengan telur bacon sosis bacon dengan berbagai macam telur dengan kenari maple panggang dan spesialisasi regional seperti tortier pie daging Quebec dan rabe crepes bergaya Acadian. Sarapan prasmanan yang bervariasi dan bervariasi disajikan. Perunggu Baru. Semakin manis semakin kreatif dan terkadang Anda akan melihat tempat yang menawarkan pilihan vegan dan bebas gluten.
Exploring The Farm
As you can imagine Sugarbush is a huge treasure trove with a lot to explore. Many offer hiking trails, ski tours, children’s playgrounds and horse-drawn sleigh rides. There may also be visits to the Heritage Show Zoo and Ice Zoo. These activities range from free to all-inclusive with a small personal training fee and a standard one-time membership fee. During maple leaf season (usually from mid-February to mid-April depending on the region and weather conditions) another weekend or two is designated as a festival that includes special events such as face painting. children.
Shop For Maple Goods
Maple syrup and water are just the beginning when it comes to the maple flavored products that Canadians love. Most sugar bushes have an on-site shop selling a long list of maple products including homemade maple butter fudge (which is a whipped maple syrup product with a consistency between butter and cream; try it once and you won’t be able to eat it.crepes without it) sugar maple and sugar: hard sugar. Depending on the property you can also see their own baked goods and farmhouse jellies and jams. Often there are maple products from other companies sometimes other small sugar producers and sometimes big brands.
Everyone has their own opinion on the best value for money and I personally tend to buy larger containers of maple syrup in regular cans. Larger containers that hold regular plastic bottles cost less per ounce than bottles decorated with maple leaves. Another great option is maple syrup. Great gift for the trip. You don’t have to worry about luggage leaking as it can be used to make cake glaze sauces (even savory) and to add extra flavor to coffee and cocktails. Personally I’m not a big fan of maple flavored teas or coffees as the basic grain and tea leaves don’t seem special to me. I prefer classic tea or coffee and add my own maple syrup but this is just my favorite.
What’s Next For This Classic Canadian Tradition
I recently spoke with the team at the Sugarbush and Maple Shop outside Ottawa. Not long ago they made the tough decision to close down the old Pancake House and convert the space into a larger retail store that includes many of the items you need to make a classic Sugarbush breakfast at home. (such as frozen maple nuts) is required. You can still enjoy a lot of delicious things on this site but not in the form of familiar restaurants. We have a few picnic tables on the property which they told me about and invite you to bring your own lunch/breakfast. I suspect many sugar bushes will share their stories soon. Running a restaurant is a great job and the stress caused by the epidemic has forced many established sugar companies to change to a new style.
But in some cases the pandemic has allowed some sugarcane growers to expand their customer base. Some sugarcane growers in Quebec credit the pandemic curbs with saving their business as a new service model forces ready-made versions of the classic Quebec cabnet to be available in boxes. Customers can enjoy a traditional maple-infused treat long after the sweet-maple season (and they can do so without taking the whole family on a trip).