2022 | Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival

April 7, 2022November 29, 2022

Lexy the Rap Dad

Through his Friendly Fables Rap-A-Long books, songs & videos ‘Lexy the Rap Dad’ is igniting children’s imaginations and exploring the world around us with fun-filled adventures

Lexy the Rap Dad is a children’s author and rapping dad from Ontario, Canada. The creator of Friendly Fables, a collection of 14 stories and Rap-A-Long songs, is making a name for himself by combining rapping with storytime and it’s fun for the whole family!

It all began when Lexy left the corporate world unexpectedly to care for his infant son who required surgery at The Hospital For Sick Children in Toronto. He created the book series to entertain his own family and found his calling in rapping the stories for others.

Fast forward to today and Lexy is generating buzz among kids and parents for his wildly popular book, songs and YouTube channel. So much so that his 1st and 2nd albums have each reached #1 on the iTunes Children’s Music charts in Canada!

LexyRapDad.com

Garbage Truck Rap – Kids Song About Saving The Environment

DAD DANCE Rap Song For Kids

April 7, 2022November 24, 2022

Maple Syrup Historical Bus Tour

Leave Sunderland School Yard
Head south on Albert St. to the old Police Station.
Presentation on Piggyland by commentator
Visitors have a guide with some pictures
Head south on 7/12 and turn at left at the Blackwater Store
Commentator talks about the Blackwater Junction Railroad Station. Riders have pictures in guide book
Go north up Blackwater Rd. to the 4^th of Brock and turn right. Head east to sideroad 18 and turn south to the Pinedale Church. Guidebook has pictures
Go south to Layton Corners and turn right. Go west to the Wick School or Wick Church. Time here depends on amount of time left
Head back to Sunderland

Time 45 minutes to 1 hour

April 7, 2022January 11, 2023

Bus Tours

Harlaine Farms

Historical Bus Tour

Saturday & Sunday – Harlaine Farms and Historical Bus Tour

2023 marks the 26th year that the Sunderland Maple Syrup festival has offered bus tours at an economical price.

This year, tour buses will be visiting Harlaine Maple products and a historical bus tour. Stock Transportation provides the buses and the drivers, and the staff from the CIBC bank in Sunderland take on the responsibility of ticket sales.

CIBC Manager Jodi Buck says, “We love our community and we want to be part of our community.” “We are thrilled that the proceeds all go to the community. We all benefit greatly from the Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival and the wonderful work it does.”

“Everyone likes jumping on the bus and going on the tour together,” said Sharon Graham, Charter Coordinator at Stock. “It gives people from out of town a chance to see our community and what it has to offer.” Visitors from as far away as Windsor have joined the thousands of people who take the Stock bus to Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival trip destinations.

Maureen Nicholls, Operations Manager at Stock, pointed out how much the festival has grown over the years. Usually two buses run, but sometimes it is necessary to add more. Local drivers Harry Sarvis, Angela Hubers and Al Simpson have been providing transportation for the Festival every year since it started. Stock has even had a bus driver from Pickering volunteer to participate. “He wanted to be part of it,” said Maureen.

“We have our business in the community and we want to show our support for the festival,” she added. Driver Angela Hubers always looks forward to the Festival. Taking people on the tours “is fun,” she commented.