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Now is the best season to enjoy the beauty of maple leaves in Canada! As the country's most iconic national symbol, the element of maple leaf can be seen everywhere – on the national flag, banknotes, corporate logos and all kinds of souvenirs. Every autumn, vast stretches of maple trees transform the country into a sea of brilliant red and gold. A trip along the famous Maple Leaf Trail is a top choice for travel enthusiasts looking to admire Canada's spectacular fall scenery.

Maple syrup, produced from sap of maple trees, is also one of Canada's key industries. Canadian maple producers harvested 19.9 million gallons of maple syrup in 2024, a 91.3 percent increase from 2023, according to Statistics Canada, with favorable weather conditions and increased yields contributing to this record harvest.

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