Maple Syrup Season Closes on a Sweet Note, Despite Tumultuous Weather

CanadaMaple syrup is canned at Erabliere Cote et Fils in Roxton Pond, Que., on March 9, 2026. The Canadian Press/Christinne MuschiThe Canadian Press4/11/2026|Updated: 4/11/20260:00Maple syrup producers in the Ottawa region say the season has turned out better than expected, despite a rocky start and difficult weather conditions throughout the year.Earl Stanley, owner of Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm in Edwards, Ont., said the year has been “very average,” even though the weather has been less than perfect.