For 21 years, the Nutty Chocolatier has been putting smiles on the faces of local children every Easter Sunday with its annual egg hunt. This year was no different, with more than 700 people excitedly passing through the gates at Muskoka Heritage Place for the free event today.
Nutty Chocolatier staff and helpers scattered 12,000 chocolate eggs in the pioneer village for kids aged 1 to 10 to find. Hidden within each age area was a special golden egg that could be handed over for a prize from Nutty Chocolatier.
Saturday’s fresh coating of snow provided the perfect contrast for the colourful chocolate eggs, but the Easter Bunny was there to lend a hand just in case the egg hunters didn’t find enough of the sweet treats.
When asked why she continues the event year after year, Nutty Chocolatier owner, Nancy Wenger, said simply, “I love it.” And so do the families who have made it their annual tradition—many stopped to say thanks to Wenger on their way out.
If you were there, tell us about your experience in the comments below! If you weren’t, enjoy our photos of the event below.
Nutty Chocolatier owner Nancy Wenger welcomes the crowd to the 21st annual Easter Egg Hunt
More than 700 people attended the annual event
Vixen Bennett, 13 months, wastes no time finding a chocolate egg while mom Katherine Andersen takes off her mitts
The Easter Bunny was there to cheer on the kids and give them a little help
Balloons are just as much fun as chocolate eggs
Two-year-old Riley Myers found lots of eggs to choose from
(From left) Cassidy, Caroline, Kyra and Nathalie Kinderman came dressed for the event
Audrey Cizauskas shows off her haul
Karson Ashdown, 5, found a golden egg in a tree stump and brought it to Nancy Wenger to claim his prize
A young egg hunter brings a golden egg to Nancy Wenger
Nutty Chocolatier staff and helpers (from left) Ella Watson, Dale Wenger, Emma Schofield, Cole Wenger, Nancy Wenger, Keele Wenger, Karen Pascall, and Abby Takacs-Tinsley
The golden egg could be anywhere!
Ella Chatelain (right) accepts her prize as cousin Christopher Chatelain looks on
Joaquin Ramirez, Laura Teicht and Josie Teicht all had a great time at the annual Easter Egg Hunt
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