Sugarbush Hill Maple Farm Muskoka, Huntsville, ON

Quebec, which produces over 80% of the world’s maple syrup, is the birthplace for both Pauline and I. Pauline was born in Beauceville, which is one hour south of Quebec City. That particular part of Quebec is a hot bed for maple producers. Pauline’s family and extended family owned many “sugarshacks”. Springtime family gatherings around the “Cabane à Sucre“ were a source of great anticipation and fun as Pauline grew up. To this day, the thought of those good old times brings back many cherished memories for her. I also had strong feelings for maple sugaring, from the culture to the storied history to just thinking “how could something so tasty come from a tree, with nothing added and nothing taken away”. I always dreamed that someday that I would be able to produce maple syrup and call myself…a sugarmaker. What could be more Canadian, eh!