Here in the Greater Toronto Area, spring has been a long time coming. Most days have been damp and cold and rainy. However, yesterday was the exception. The sun made a rare appearance. The sky was blue and it was a balmy 10 degrees Celsius. It was a perfect day to visit the town of Elmira, Ontario for the annual maple syrup festival.
Elmira is situated in southwestern Ontario, in the township of Woolwich, 15 kilometres (9.3 miles) north of Waterloo. The first Elmira Maple Syrup Festival took place on April 10, 1965. The event now attracts up to 80,000 people, and is recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the World's Largest One-Day Maple Syrup Festival. There are more than 24,000 volunteers assisting visitors as they enjoy plenty of good food and many family-friendly activities.
Here are some photos I took of this year's festival.
- Joanne