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Private family-friendly maple syrup tours in Avondale, near Windsor, NS.
Private family-friendly maple syrup tours in Avondale, near Windsor, NS.
Welcome! We’re so glad you’re interested in visiting Saturno Maple Farm!
Our private maple farm tours are educational, family-friendly, and hands-on. Guests get a behind-the-scenes look at how maple syrup is made on our family farm, from the maple trees to the finished bottle.
We welcome families, homeschool groups, schools, scouts, tourists, and organized groups looking for a unique Nova Scotia farm experience.
During your tour, we share the full maple syrup story, including tree tapping, sap collection, concentrating, boiling, filtering, and bottling. During maple season, guests may see parts of the process in action. Outside the active season, tours focus on learning, demonstrations, exploring the farm, and seeing the real tools and equipment used throughout the maple process.
Booked Tours typically include:
Booked Tours typically include:
A private guided maple farm experience
Educational maple syrup demonstrations
A chance to see and touch real maple farm tools and equipment
A walk-through of each stage of maple syrup production
Time to ask questions and enjoy the experience at a comfortable pace
An opportunity to visit our farm shop and maple products area
Tour Details
Tour Details
Tours are approximately 1 hour.
Pricing: $25 per adult and $15 per child.
Tours are by booking only so we can make sure your visit feels personal and welcoming.
Located in Avondale, Nova Scotia, near Windsor, NS.
Various maple treats in our farm stand shop!
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Are maple farm tours available outside of maple season?
Are maple farm tours available outside of maple season?
Yes. While the active maple season is usually in late winter and early spring, we offer educational tours through the spring, summer, and fall. Outside of maple season, guests can still learn the full maple syrup process, see the tools and equipment we use, visit the maple trees, and enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at our family farm.
Will we see maple syrup being made during the tour?
Will we see maple syrup being made during the tour?
During maple season, guests may get to see parts of the maple process happening in real time, depending on the weather and sap flow. Outside the active season, we focus on demonstrations, hands-on learning, and showing the real equipment used to turn sap into syrup.
How long is the tour?
How long is the tour?
Most tours are about 1 hour. We keep the pace relaxed so there is time for questions, photos, and visiting the farm shop.
How much does the tour cost?
How much does the tour cost?
Our private maple farm tours are $25 per adult and $15 per child. Pricing may vary for larger groups, school groups, or special experiences.
Do we need to book ahead?
Do we need to book ahead?
Yes, tours are by booking only. This helps us make sure we are ready for your visit and can give your group a personal, welcoming experience.
Is the tour good for children?
Is the tour good for children?
Yes. Our tours are family-friendly and educational. Children often enjoy seeing the trees, learning how sap becomes syrup, touching real maple tools, and asking questions along the way.
Do you welcome homeschool groups, schools, scouts, or seniors’ groups?
Do you welcome homeschool groups, schools, scouts, or seniors’ groups?
Yes. We welcome families, homeschool groups, schools, scouts, seniors’ groups, tourists, and organized groups. We can adjust the pace and focus of the tour depending on the group.
What should we wear?
What should we wear?
Some parts of the tour may be outdoors, so please dress for the weather. Comfortable shoes are recommended, especially if we are walking around the farm or visiting the maple trees.
Is the tour accessible for seniors or people with limited mobility?
Is the tour accessible for seniors or people with limited mobility?
We do our best to make visits comfortable for everyone. Some parts of the farm may have uneven ground, but we can adjust the tour route and pace when needed. Please let us know ahead of time if anyone in your group has mobility concerns.
Can we buy maple syrup or farm products during our visit?
Can we buy maple syrup or farm products during our visit?
Yes. Guests usually have the opportunity to visit our small farm shop and maple products area after the tour. Availability may vary by season.
Where is Saturno Maple Farm located?
Where is Saturno Maple Farm located?
Saturno Maple Farm is located in Avondale, Nova Scotia, near Windsor, NS. We are a small family farm offering private maple farm tours and maple products.
Address:
351 Avondale Road
Avondale, Nova Scotia
B0N 2A0
Do you offer tastings?
Do you offer tastings?
Depending on product availability, guests may have the opportunity to sample or purchase maple products during their visit.
What happens if it rains?
What happens if it rains?
Tours may still go ahead in light rain, but we may adjust the outdoor portions depending on the weather. If the weather is unsafe or very poor, we can work with you to reschedule.
Can we take photos?
Can we take photos?
Yes, photos are welcome. We love when guests capture memories from their visit to the farm.
Is this a working farm?
Is this a working farm?
Yes. Saturno Maple Farm is a small family farm and homestead. Guests get to see a real farm setting and learn how maple syrup is made using the tools, equipment, and methods we use here.
Do you offer private tours?
Do you offer private tours?
Yes. Our tours are private booked experiences, so your group can enjoy the visit at a comfortable pace without being mixed into a large public tour.
Can we add a maple taffy experience?
Can we add a maple taffy experience?
Maple taffy is a seasonal item, but we may be able to offer it as a special add-on for booked visits when arranged ahead of time. Please ask when booking if your group is interested.
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