Glass bottle of maple syrup

The Dumfries Maples
Sugarbush Experience

Every spring, maple lovers from New Brunswick and all around the world, embark on a sweet adventure to the Dumfries Maples sugarbush. Located along the picturesque Saint John River Valley, only 35 minutes outside Fredericton and less than 45 minutes from Woodstock.

With a picture perfect view of the Saint John River Valley embark on a sweet adventure and taste the Sugarbush Experience! We offer a wide array of activities during our season, which typically runs from Mid-March to Mid-April.

  • Enjoy taffy on the snow and other maple treats.
  • Homemade pancake breakfasts served in our Cedar Log Cookhouse.
  • See how pure maple syrup is made.
  • Walk or snowshoe through our beautiful sugarbush.
  • Watch birds and other wildlife in their natural habitat.
  • Relax and enjoy a spectacular view of the River Valley.
Maple leaf shaped glass bottle of maple syrup
Maple leaf shaped glass bottle of maple syrup
Maples tree

Welcome to Dumfries Maples

Opening for the 2025 season on Saturday, March 1st. Open weekends until the end of the season. Our hours are:

Friday: 8:30-1pm
Saturday - Sunday: 8:30-3pm

Dumfries Maples hosts bus tours and welcomes tour groups year round. Our lodge has ample seating for a full coach and our buildings are wheelchair accessible. In addition to a meal, groups can have a full tour with maple taffy as a part of the visit.

Musical entertainment can also be included at time of booking.


Meals available range from a traditional sugarbush lunch to a full roast turkey or roast beef dinner, or lighter fare such as warm biscuits and soup.

Christmas dinners at Dumfries Maples are every year during November and December. Please contact us for more details or to make a booking for a group tour.