Overview
The captivating story behind Canada's beloved sweet treat From the quiet beauty of sugar maple forests to the high-tech, high-stakes world of syrup production, this book takes you on a remarkable journey into one of Canada's most beloved traditions. Led by Peter Kuitenbrouwer, a forester with a deep appreciation for the land, this beautifully illustrated narrative uncovers the rich Indigenous heritage of maple syrup, explores its cultural significance and reveals the complex industry that sustains it today, where vast warehouses store a product so valuable it became the target of the Great Maple Syrup Heist, one of Canada's most infamous thefts. Blending history, culture and science in a story that stretches from northeastern US and across eastern Canada, Maple Syrup stands as a testament to the resilience, communal joy and economic intricacies that define maple syrup, and is the perfect read for anyone who loves Canada, its heritage and the irresistible taste of spring.
- | Author: Peter Kuitenbrouwer
- | Publisher: Doubleday Canada
- | Publication Date: Oct 21, 2025
- | Number of Pages: 328 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 0385698186
- | ISBN-13: 9780385698184
