Danica and I stopped by The Maple Leaf Forever tree on our walk today. That’s right, the one in the song. It’s still standing, of course. Wouldn’t be forever, otherwise, would it?
That’s the famous maple tree to the right of Maple Cottage. For a better look, here are some more photos:
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Awww, too bad. The big, old maple tree’s claim to fame rests on “shaky ground” according to the article at http://www.utoronto.ca/icm/0101b.html.
Seems the song was written in 1867 and Maple Cottage wasn’t built until 1873. Composer Muir never lived in the cottage either. But, hey, he lived nearby. Who’s to say which tree might have insired him?
It’s a nice story and it’s a lovely house, regardless. Look at the windows…. they’re floor to ceiling.