Sweeten Your Stay in Huntsville
Experience Maple Season in Muskoka from April 24-26, 2026
Sweeten Your Stay: The Golden Maple Ticket
Make your sweet escape to the Muskoka Maple Festival even better with the Golden Maple Ticket experience! We’ve put together an exclusive experience for our early birds. If you’re among the first 350 guests to book an overnight stay at a participating accommodation in Huntsville (see list below) for the festival weekend of April 24-26, 2026, you’ll receive a premium Welcome Kit—our way of saying "thanks" for staying with us.
Keep a close eye on your kit, as we have hidden four physical Golden Maple Tickets among them—finding one unlocks the grand prize: a luxury Huntsville vacation package valued at over $1,000! This incredible getaway includes a $600 Deerhurst Resort Gift Card for an overnight stay, a $200 Tall Trees Muskoka Gift Card for an unforgettable dining experience, $150 in Downtown Dollars, $50 in gas cards, and a premium Maple Swag Bundle featuring a Huntsville hat, maple lotion, a maple candle, and local Muskoka maple syrup from Sugarbush Hill Maple Farm. Even if you don’t find a ticket, your kit is a curated taste of Huntsville’s best local makers, featuring a 50ml bottle of authentic Maple Bluff Farm liquid gold and two maple treat vouchers redeemable at local shops for delicacies like maple butter tarts, salted maple apple cider, or maple-infused coffees.
How to Participate:
Book Your Stay: Reserve an overnight stay for the weekend of April 24–26, 2026, at a participating Huntsville accommodation (see list below).
Register Online: Sign up on our website using the form below to confirm your visit. You will be contacted to confirm your registration.
Claim Your Kit: Your Welcome Kit will be waiting for you at check-in.
One kit is provided per accommodation booking for the first 350 valid registrations.
Participating Bakeries & Treats:
Affogato Cafe + Gelato: Maple Drip Coffee
Farmer’s Daughter: Forest Maple Tea
Henrietta’s Pine Bakery: Cinnamon Maple Twist
Muskoka Stuffed Cooking Co.: Muskoka Maple Clouds (Maple Meringues)
Crisp on the outside, melt-in-your-mouth within — our maple meringues are infused with pure maple sweetness, studded with riich chocolate chips, and crowned with a whisper of Biscoff cookie crumb. A true taste of Muskoka's maple season.
Nutty Chocolatier: Heritage Maple Butter Tart
Rusty Rake: Maple Coffee or Latte
Threshold: Salted Maple Apple Cider
Windmill Bakery and Bistro: Maple Pecan Cookie
Participating Accommodations:
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
Muskoka Maple Festival: Saturday, April 25
The celebration reaches its peak on Saturday, April 25, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in the heart of downtown Huntsville. This family-friendly festival is packed with authentic maple experiences, starting with a classic Pancake Breakfast and the high-energy Kiwanis Sap Run, a fun-filled race for kids through the festival. Wander through the streets to meet local maple syrup producers, watch live wood carving demonstrations, or join the rhythm of the drumming circle. Between bites of sweet maple taffy and specialty food from themed vendors, you can enjoy live fiddling music, square dancing, and captivating street performers. It’s a full day of "maple-fied" fun you won't want to miss!
Maple & Melt Market at Canvas Brewing Co.
The festivities continue just down the street at Canvas Brewing Co. for the Maple & Melt Market, running both Saturday and Sunday of the festival weekend. This curated indoor market pairs the cozy atmosphere of a local craft brewery with a selection of artisanal vendors showcasing unique maple-inspired goods and handcrafted items. It is the perfect spot to warm up, grab a pint of local brew, and browse one-of-a-kind Muskoka treasures while enjoying the vibrant energy of the festival weekend.
Make it a Muskoka Getaway
Huntsville awakens as an ideal spring getaway, seamlessly blending fresh outdoor adventure with small-town charm. As the landscape turns lush and green, the focus shifts to exploring the natural beauty of Muskoka through vibrant bird watching as migratory species return, scenic hiking, and invigorating cycling through budding forest trails. Visitors can enjoy great dining at local restaurants, breweries, bakeries, and cafes before retreating to incredible accommodations ranging from full-service resorts to cozy inns, hotels, and motels. With a dynamic lineup of spring events, including live music, trivia nights, and seasonal festivals, Huntsville ensures a warm and energetic atmosphere perfect for a rejuvenating Muskoka vacation.
