Making Maple Syrup

Learn the basics of making maple syrup so that you can confidently produce this traditional Canadian treat. From a simple setup for the hobbyist, to those interested in more extensive production, this workshop will help you through the entire process.  

This workshop covers: 

• A brief history of maple syrup making. 
• Simple biology of the of Sugar Maple Tree. 
• Identifying Sugar Maple Trees. 
• Basic requirements for getting started. 
• Tapping Trees (bucket and tube systems). 
• Evaluating and selecting specialized equipment, from evaporators to extractors, pumps, filtration, and concentrators. 
• Successfully boiling sap to produce syrup, maple sugar, and taffy. 
• Bottling and canning. 
• Classification of syrup. 
• Diversified Maple Syrup Products. 
• Ensuring the health of the Sugar Bush. 

Making Maple Syrup 18-hour non-credit workshop is offered onsite at the main campus in Gatineau and at the Pontiac Campus in Campbell's Bay. 

Main Campus - Gatineau  

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Campbell's Bay Campus  

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Space is limited. There is a maximum of 15 students for this course. 

Also, the course could be cancelled due to lack of enrollment. 

Your registration will be official when payment has been received. As soon as you receive confirmation of reception of the registration form, please activate your Omnivox account by following the instructions in your confirmation.  Pay online using your Omnivox account, by credit card or Visa debit card. CÉGEP Heritage College cannot accept cash payments nor personal cheques.  ALL payments MUST be made using a debit card (including Visa debit), credit card, money order or certified cheque. Payments can also be made by mail or in person at Student Services. 

• Please note: Professional and Personal Development Courses/Workshops are subject to all applicable taxes, (except for language courses which are not subject to taxes). 

Refund / Withdraw Policy  

Participants wishing to withdraw must contact Student Services. 

1. Participants wishing to withdraw before the second scheduled class: partial refund ($30.00 administration fee will apply). 
2. Participants wishing to withdraw after the second scheduled class: no refund. 
3. Any course/workshop cancelled by the College: full refund to participants. 

**Schedule and prices in effect may change without notice but we make all efforts to post on our website in a timely manner.