Demonstration Kitchen
Daily at specified times
Join us in the kitchen to sample our in-house recipes, watch food demonstrations, learn seasonal food facts, and more!
The Demonstration Kitchen is dedicated to showcasing how foods are made, inspiring our visitors to try new recipes, and enhancing food literacy—the knowledge and understanding of how our food choices impact our health, our environment, and our economy.
Discover the science behind cooking and baking, and find out what foods are produced by the museum’s animals on your next visit to the Demonstration Kitchen.
March, April and May in the Demonstration Kitchen
It’s springtime in the Demonstration Kitchen, we’re cooking with eggs and maple syrup—sweet and savoury delights await!
- 10:30 a.m. – Baking with maple syrup
- 11:30 a.m. – Egg-cellent creations
- 1:30 p.m. – Baking with maple syrup
- 2:30 p.m. – Egg-cellent creations
June, July and August in the Demonstration Kitchen
It’s summertime in the Demonstration Kitchen, and we’re cooking with fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables—bright, delicious flavours await!
- 10:30 a.m. – Baking with honey
- 11:30 a.m. – Refreshing summer drinks
- 1:30 p.m. – Seasonal fruit and vegetable recipes
- 2:30 p.m. – Garden fresh dips and salads
Please note: All demonstrations and times are subject to change. Programming details are available daily at the museum admissions desk.
Featured recipes
Maple Oat Cookies
These maple oat cookies blend the goodness of oats with the sweetness of maple – simple, satisfying, and destined to be a favourite comfort treat.
Lemon Curd
Sunshine in a jar! This homemade lemon curd is tangy, smooth, and bursting with fresh citrus flavour – delicious on scones or toast, stirred into desserts, spooned over pancakes or simply enjoyed by the spoonful!
Maple Raspberry Smoothie
A bright, refreshing smoothie bursting with tart raspberries and naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup.
Try this at home
Find inspiration from your home kitchen using the museum’s online recipe collection. Cook with seasonal fruits and vegetables, discover traditional dishes, bake a treat using Canadian maple syrup, and much more!
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