Maple Sugar Camps in Moncton and throughout New Brunswick
Where To Find Maple Sugar Camps Near Moncton, NB | Family Guide (2026)
It’s a sure sign of spring – maple sugar season in New Brunswick!
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Maple sugar camps are generally open to the public from mid-to early March to mid-April. Pickle Planet Moncton has a handy guide to some of the most family-friendly camps in Moncton, Riverview, Dieppe, and New Brunswick in general. Please remember: many camps are cash only!
(Updated February 2026, but PLEASE consult each producer via the links provided to ensure up-to-date information.)
Maple Sugar Camps in the Greater Moncton Area
🍁Renton Brothers Family Sugarbush is a great spot to visit, filled with family history — it’s a 5th generation tradition! They’re at 1270 Gorge Rd in Moncton; their opening day for 2026 is Saturday, March 7. They’re generally open to the public Saturdays & Sundays, 9:30am-4pm. (It’s usually 10am before the sweets are ready for the day, FYI.) The address for parking 1270 Gorge Road in Moncton; walk along the maple trail and look for the blue camp with the smiling face.
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🍁Trites Maples is opening for the 2026 season on Saturday, March 7, until April 12 — marking 126 years in the maple sugar making business! They offer pancake breakfasts starting at 8am on Saturdays (cash only; until April 11). On Sundays, you can enjoy a tour at 10am, 11am, 1pm, & 2pm (cash only, $2). You can enjoy taffy on the snow both days for $3. The camp generally produces syrup, sugar, butter, and hard candy. Head for the 4th camp, with a green metal roof and orange door, at the end of Maple Ridge Trail; it’s about a 15-minute walk from where you can park at 1270 Gorge Road in Moncton. Call 506 852-6069 for more info or check their active social media for updates.
Did you know that the City of Moncton ran its own sugar bush for more than 20 years? It was the first Canadian municipality to do so, as part of a forest management program. In 2024, the camp reopened under the brand Fundy Maple, operated by the Fundy Biosphere. A great spot to head for an educational tour!
🍁Fundy Maple‘s 2026 season begins Saturday, March 14, open to the public on Saturdays, 10am-2pm. They offer free tours in English at 10am and 1pm and in French at 10:30am and 1:30pm. They have maple taffy for $2 and syrup and taffy cones for sale. Find them at 6 Dewey Road, Turtle Creek (just on the edge of Riverview). (You can also email to book a private tour Monday through Friday during the day.)
RELATED: Listen to Heather Fraser share her love for maple & the outdoors – it’s a great way to learn about the science behind maple sugaring and producing syrup!
Riverview’s annual Maple Fest takes place March 27-28, 2026! Celebrate all things maple with a “weekend of maple-infused menus & promotions all over town.”
🍁Château Scoudouc is about a 15 minute drive from Downtown Moncton & has the cutest little shop filled with dozens and dozens of maple products! They shop is open year-round; their brunch season is Saturdays & Sundays from February 28 to April 12, 9am-noon. Spaces are limited, so it’s best to purchase your ticket online before heading out. Guided tours are offered in French at 1pm & in English at 3pm; you can also pay online in advance or at the shop. Stop in for taffy on the snow, maple coffee or cappuccino, or to walk their trails. Group tours available; reach out in advance.
- 🍁And for those 19+ who like a little indulgence, Maple Fest at Magnetic Hill Winery returns March 25. Enjoy a sample of their amazing maple swish wine – straight from the barrel! – taffy on the snow, & more!
More Maple Sugar Camps in New Brunswick
The traditional Sugar Bush weekends at Kings Landing Historical Settlement are back this year – March 7 & 8 and 14 & 15, 2026! Enjoy a 19th century style sugaring demonstration, maple on the snow, wagon rides, and more. Four of the historic buildings will be open, and you can opt to also purchase a pancake breakfast from the Luxor Shriners of New Brunswick. You can purchase your Kings Landing entrance in advance or at the gate. Children under 5 are free; youth, senior, & family rates are available.
The annual Festival de la Capitale de l’Érable de l’Atlantique (Maple Capital of the Atlantic Festival) in Saint-Quentin is another must-know maple event in the province!
Thanks to the family at W.D. Beaman’s Maple Sugar Shack for welcoming us to the camp in 2021, along with our friends from Daubneys Adrift.
A children’s book straight from the source! Read about maple sugaring through the words of Kim Renton, who lives in the heart of Moncton’s maple belt. Order your copy of What-cha Doin? now!
One of my favourite alphabet books! M is for Maple is a lovely way to share our country’s heritage with your family.
Need a yummy recipe to go with all that fresh maple syrup you picked up? Check out these waffles – perfect for a fun family breakfast feast (or dinner – why not?!).
MORE MAPLE CAMPS IN NEW BRUNSWICK
A quick list of maple sugar camps across the province; please check individual links for current information – and let us know if we’ve missed one!
Elmhurst Outdoors is a great spot to enjoy a maple experience on the Kingston Peninsula.
65 Ganong Road, Erbs Cove | (506) 832-4421
Dumfries Maples is a sugar bush and pancake house, with an extended season.
7520 Route 102, Dumfries | (506) 575-8277
Little Mactaquac Maples offer tours and yummy treats on site!
61 Scotch Lake Road, Scotch Settlement | 506-363-2504
Kenneth Maple Farms is sugar bush and pancake house.
71 Kenneth Road, West Glassville
Sucrerie Chiasson offers two locations for brunch and tours.
1871 Rue Bellechasse, Paquetville | (506) 764-3280
244 Rue des Erables, Paquetville | (506) 764-3277
Érablière La Kabane is a family-run maple sugar camp in Grand Falls.
59 Broadway Boulevard, St-Anne, Grand Falls | (506) 426-3035
Lavoie Maple Sugar House has been operating for five generations.
346 Chemin David, Rivière-Verte | (506) 206-3929
Érablière et Ferme Soucy & Fils offers tours and lots of products.
369 Chemin des Lavoie & 693 Rue Principale, Saint-Basile, Edmunston | (506) 739-3569
For a great explanation of how maple syrup is made and the importance of the industry, check out our podcast episode with Heather Fraser!
Looks like so much fun!!! Maple Syrup=Happiness 🙂
Love local maple syrup! We often go to a sugar bush near us, always a fun day!