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Honey & Maple Syrup: Sweet Stops Across L&A

Raw honey and pure maple syrup, straight from the source.

OVERVIEW

Lennox & Addington is home to small-batch honey and maple syrup producers from Stone Mills to the Addington Highlands. Local apiaries offer raw, unpasteurized honey while family-run sugar bushes boil sap over wood-fired evaporators each spring. Several operations have kept these traditions going for generations, making them a natural stop on any farm route through the county.

Best Time to Visit:

March and April for maple syrup; June through September for apiary tours

Key Assets:

Multi-generational family farms, raw unpasteurized honey, wood-fired maple production

Location:

Producers across the county, including Stone Mills, Napanee, and Addington Highlands

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The Bee Spot

A family-run apiary where visitors can suit up in beekeeping gear and get a close look at a functioning hive. Raw and natural hive products available at the farm gate.

The Hive & Heartstone

A small-scale apiary and wood-fired breadery run by a Newfoundland family. All honey is produced on-site and sold raw, with specialty creamed honey varieties available.

Salmon River Sugar Bush

A family-owned sugar bush producing 100% pure maple syrup using traditional wood-fired evaporators.

More Local Producers

Denbigh Farms

A multi-generational producer with unpasteurized honey, beeswax candles, and natural hive products at the farm gate.

Hogan's Honey & Maple Products

Pure honey and maple syrup, available to take home directly from the farm.

Shane's Apiary

Honey produced on-site and stocked in local restaurants. Also available directly from the apiary.

Colebrook Honey by Bill and The Bees

Unpasteurized clover honey in glass or plastic, straight from a local operation.

Additional Producers

A full directory of honey and maple syrup producers is available through the Naturally L&A Farm Experiences directory.

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FAQ

Where can I buy local raw honey and maple syrup in L&A?

Several producers sell directly from the farm gate, including Hogan’s Honey, Denbigh Farms, and Salmon River Sugar Bush.

Which producers offer flavoured creamed honey?

The Hive & Heartstone and other local apiaries carry specialty raw honey products.

Are there local shops for beeswax candles?

Denbigh Farms and several other apiaries carry natural beeswax products alongside their honey.

When does maple season begin?

Maple season traditionally starts in March as winter temperatures begin to rise and sap begins to run.

Can I buy direct from farm gates?

Yes, most featured producers offer direct-to-consumer sales at their farm gate or through their online store.