Go mad for maple, hunt some eggs and practice snowga this week

Celebrate the official start of spring with the Mill Market (35 Canal Dr.) and their Maple Madness event on Saturday, March 26 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. 

Over 30 vendors will be displaying maple themed treats. 

“It’s the beginning of maple syrup season in the Algoma region, so it's a special time,” said Denise Martel, board vice-chair and chair of the marketing committee at the Mill Market. “We produce more maple syrup in the Algoma area than anywhere else in the province.”

Mountain Maple Products will be making maple sugar candies that people can taste test, and Hogan’s Homestead will be featuring a new product called Sap Suckers, a plant-based sparkling maple tree water. 

“We're very excited,” Martel said. “There is so much to explore and this is the first time in two years that we can open up and feel comfortable with it.” 

Some of the participating vendors include Sweet Change, Pastry by Roberta, Cornucopia Gourmet Popcorn Co., Cravings by Paula and more. 

“Bakers will have all kinds of interesting things made with maple syrup, like maple apple pie, maple muffins, maple butter tarts, maple popcorn, and maple breakfast sausage. We will also have Reubaras grilling bison burgers with maple bourbon sauce,” Martel said. 

Even the non-food vendors will have maple themed products like maple bacon candles and maple lip gloss.

“Maple syrup is a favourite in our area. We hope everyone comes out and has fun, and supports local at the same time,” Martel said. 

Way Too Funny Comedy Tour

March 24

Enjoy some in-person entertainment at The Machine Shop on Thursday, March 24 with the Way Too Funny Comedy Tour. This comedy show will feature five second-generation Italian-American comedians and promises to provide some relatable jokes and stories of what it’s like to grow up in an Italian family. Tickets for the event can be purchased online. A portion of the sales will go towards Sault Ste. Marie Helping Hands. 

Snowga

March 26

Take part in a guided snowshoe and yoga adventure with Algoma Highlands Conservancy on Saturday, March 26 at 10 a.m. Ruth Koskenoja and Ivy Strom will lead the trek, which will be held at Robertson Cliffs. Make sure to bring snowshoes, water, snacks, lunch, appropriate footwear and clothing, and hiking poles. The route will include rest breaks, snowga poses and pit stops at cliffs and scenic areas. Cost is $20 per person and will be free of charge for Algoma Highlands Conservancy members. Registration is required. In case of inclement weather, the trip will be held on Sunday, March 27. 

Spring Fling Vendor Show

March 27

This vendor show hosted by Amanda Johnson will showcase over 50 local makers. Stop by Quattro Hotel and Conference Centre on Sunday, March 27 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to shop for Easter and Mother’s Day, all while supporting local businesses. Entry donations will go towards our local Twinkie Foundation. 

Downtown Egg Hunt

April 1

The Downtown Association of Sault Ste. Marie is hosting an Easter egg hunt from April 1-16. Look for colourful eggs hidden in storefront windows for a chance to win a $50 gift card. To participate, fill out an egg hunt scorecard and list where you found each of the eight eggs. Send a picture of your scorecard to dtapromo@gmail.com to be entered in the contest. The winner will be picked at random and announced after April 16. 

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