Maple, the First Taste of Spring

Maple, the First Taste of Spring returns March 8, 9, 15 & 16, 2025. Stay tuned for more details!

Celebrate the coming of the new season with “Maple, the First Taste of Spring.”

Since 1984, Kings Landing has welcomed guests in March to mark the coming of spring and partake in New Brunswick’s delicious maple history. This event is a tradition many New Brunswickers hold dear, and it’s a must-do for first-timers too.

At “Maple, the First Taste of Spring,” guests will enjoy a 19th-century sugaring demonstration, delightful maple candy on the snow, fun horse & wagon rides, lovely scenery, visits to select historic homes, and more.

The following buildings will be open for guests to visit:

• Welcome Centre
• Hagerman House
• Joslin Farm
• Gordon House

Admission fees for this event cover entry to the site only. Tickets can be purchased onsite or in advance on FareHarbor (Coming soon!). Visitors with advanced tickets will enter a separate lineup. Onsite admission purchases must lineup for the desk.

Prices: Coming soon!

2025 Season passholders get in for FREE! Click to purchase your 2025 pass or purchase it at the event.

“Long-licks” (maple candy on snow) can be purchased onsite (Price coming soon!). Debit/credit payment can be made at the admission desk; only cash is accepted at the candy station.

What goes well with maple syrup? Pancakes! The Luxor Shriners of New Brunswick will be fundraising to support children’s medical expenses. Available from 10 am-2 pm are pancakes with eggs, home fries, meat, coffee, tea, and juice. Visitors can purchase their tickets for breakfast from the Shriners at the event or in advance (more details to come). You are not required to purchase admission to Kings Landing to take part in the breakfast. They will also have some items for purchase at their fundraising table!

Kings Landing is open from 10 am – 3 pm. Horse and wagon rides run until 2:30 pm.

We are proud to partner with Atlantic Lottery for this event, and we look forward to welcoming folks back to Kings Landing for Maple, the First Taste of Spring!