Maple Syrup
A Short History of Canada's Sweetest Obsession
A forester's enlightening journey to uncover the story behind Canada's iconic sweet nectar. Blending history, culture, science and personal reflection, this illustrated love letter to maple syrup will appeal to fans of Canadiana and those interested in how maple syrup became Canada's obsession.
Maple syrup flows through the spirit of Canada and has done so since it was first extracted from the forests by Indigenous Peoples. In eastern Canada and northeastern US, especially in the heart of maple syrup country in Quebec, the arrival of sugaring off-season in spring offers an excuse for feasts with dancing in the cabanes à sucre, or sugar shacks. But behind the parties lies a high-tech, high-stakes business. A cartel controls every aspect of the syrup…
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October 21, 2025
PETER KUITENBROUWER is an award-winning journalist, author and a registered professional forester. Born to Dutch parents, Peter grew up in west Quebec and worked for the National Post as a journalist for 20 years. His stories have appeared in Toronto Life, Maclean’s, Chatelaine, Canadian Geographic, The Walrus and newspapers across North America.
In 2019, Peter graduated from the University of Toronto with a Master's in Forest Conservation. He now manages forests, including his family's own woodlot in Madoc, Ontario, where they make maple syrup every spring. He is editor of Our Forest, the magazine by the non-profit Forests Canada. He teaches forestry at the University of Toronto and journalism at Toronto Metropolitan University.
