For a few weeks each year, there's a hub of activity in the birch trees off the Ingraham Trail west of Yellowknife. A dedicated crew work hard to collect birch tree sap to turn into that sweet elixer that is a cousin of maple syrup, but much more exotic and intense - birch syrup. Read on to hear the fascinating story started by a couple of bush men who live to hang out in the wilderness. 

Meet The Owners:
Mike and Craig

Yellowknife's Sapsucker Birch Syrup had its start when Mike Mitchell moved from Hay River to Yellowknife in 2010.  He learned his skill from esteemed Metis Elder Fredrick Beaulieau, and took his newfound knowledge to his classroom. Years later upon moving to Yellowknife, Mike found a partner in Craig Scott who was willing to try a new venture out in the woods. They approached the Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN) and with guidance from Bob Bromley, another elder from Yellowknife, they found a suitable stand of birch trees by Dettah Crossing. They've been hard at work ever since and some might say their syrup adventures are a good excuse for these rough and tumble guys and their families to live on the land for weeks each spring. Their line of Sapsucker Birch Syrup has become a popular and recognizable locally wildcrafted brand. 

What is heck is birch syrup? 

Well, we get that a lot. Canada is renowned for its maple syrup, but few people know that birch trees create a syrup that is delicious too. Check out our Birch Syrup page for all the goods on our four types of syrup, what it tastes like and we'll even tell you what makes it so special (and sooo hard to make). 

Birch GALLERY

Where to Buy Syrup

Need a birch fix? Need to marinate a moose roast, or trying out our birch candy recipe? Our syrup is only found locally in Yellowknife, NWT. For shipments outside our glorious capital, email [email protected]. 

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