The Grimsby Museum in Grimsby, Ontario, hosted an afternoon talk on March 7, 2026, about one of the most famous food-related crimes in Canadian history. Journalist and forester Peter Kuitenbrouwer visited the community to share the story of the Great Maple Syrup Heist as part of the museum’s True Crime Talk Series.
The discussion focused on the theft of more than $18 million worth of syrup from a storage building located east of Montreal. This crime gained worldwide attention due to the massive amount of product taken and the high value of the stolen goods.
Peter Kuitenbrouwer is the author of a book titled Maple Syrup: A Short History of Canada’s Sweetest Obsession. He shared his expertise on the industry’s history and explained how the thieves managed to pull off the large-scale operation.
Residents who attended the event were also able to buy copies of the book and have them signed by the author. The session is part of a series of events the museum holds to bring people together to explore interesting historical and crime-related topics.
