Elmira Maple Syrup Festival

Travel to the heart of maple country and experience the excitement of the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival, one of Ontario’s most beloved spring traditions. Held each year in Elmira, the festival began in 1965 as a small community celebration and has since grown into the world’s largest single-day maple syrup festival. Today it attracts tens of thousands of visitors eager to celebrate maple season and explore the charm of this vibrant rural community in Waterloo Region. Traveling by bus makes the day easy and enjoyable, allowing you to relax and take in the experience without the hassle of driving or parking.

During your visit, you will see downtown Elmira come alive with the aroma of fresh pancakes and pure maple syrup as visitors explore a full day of activities and entertainment. Enjoy hearty pancake breakfasts, sample maple treats like taffy poured on snow, browse artisan vendors and local crafts, and watch live demonstrations of traditional syrup-making. Wagon rides to nearby sugar bushes give visitors a chance to see how sap is collected and transformed into maple syrup, offering a hands-on look at a cherished Canadian tradition. With live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and thousands of volunteers bringing the event to life, the festival delivers a vibrant small-town experience that celebrates both maple syrup and community spirit.

Tour Dates

1-Day Trip
Sat April 11, 2026

Price

Fully refundable if you cancel for any reason at least 7 days before trip departure.

$95 per person

All prices are per person, in Canadian dollars. All taxes and tips are included!

Pickup Locations

7:00 AM Vaughan Weston Rd & Hwy 7
7:45 AM Scarborough Town Ctr
8:15 AM York Mills Station
8:45 AM Mississauga Hurontario & Courtney Park Drive

Reserve A Seat

To book over the phone
please call (866) 208-2950

Inclusions

Round trip transportation on a highway motorcoach with a washroom and WiFi.
Visit to the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival and beautiful downtown Elmira.
Festival map included.
Escorted tour with ShortTrips.ca tour director available during tour.
All tips & taxes included.

Approximate Return Times

Mississauga 3:40 PM
York Mills 4:30 PM
Scarborough 5:00 PM
Vaughan 5:45 PM

Deposits, Payments, Cancellations & Refunds

100% full refund if you cancel at least 7 days before the trip departure date.
Sorry but no refunds if cancellation is received less then 7 days before trip departure date.
You can transfer your seat to anyone else you know, up to the time of departure without penalty.