Breweries, cideries and distilleries

Sample flagship flavours and exciting, seasonal selections at Ontario’s craft breweries, cideries and distilleries. Home to the birthplace of Canadian whisky, Ontario is also a proud producer of innovative, world-class, small-batch beer, cider, gin, vodka, rum and even modern moonshine.

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Celebrate Oktoberfest in Ontario 2024

Each fall, the sister cities of Kitchener and Waterloo host the largest celebration of Bavarian culture outside of Germany.

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Discover the best craft distilleries in Ontario

Ontario distillers are trendsetters in crafting spirits, from dark whiskies to clear vodkas, and everything in between, including smooth and authentic moonshine.

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Cideries  worth a road trip  in Ontario 

Ontario’s cideries are a delicious  way to enjoy local produce in any season, whether you’re looking for a crisp summer bubbler or a warm winter warmer. 

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Top brewery tours and trails in Ontario

Here’s a list of brewery tours and trails on tap that are great for couples, groups of friends or solo travellers looking for a fun day trip.

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Award-winning Ontario craft breweries and cideries you need to visit

Ontario is home to a growing variety of top-quality, small-batch craft beer and cider.

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Take a tour through Windsor’s whiskytown history

For the best Canadian whisky, you have to start in Windsor.

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Wine and cider along the southern shores of Georgian Bay

Discover delicious wine and cider along Georgian Bay, in one of Ontario’s most prolific apple growing regions and exciting emerging wine producing destinations.

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Calendar of craft beer festivals in Ontario

Explore exciting new flavours and celebrate Ontario’s rich beer culture with fellow beer lovers at a local craft beer festival.

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Mountain bikes and microbrews are the perfect combination

Enjoy some of the best mountain bike trails in Ontario, then fresh and tasty local craft beers.

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Specific spots

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Union Ten Distilling Co.

Kick back and relax at the sandy patio behind the distillery that produces small-batch spirits and cocktails that are made with natural...

Reid's Distillery

A family-owned distillery specializing in the production of gin and where you can enjoy cocktails and tour the venue to see how gin is made.

Brew Bus Canada Inc.

Passenger pick-ups in York, Simcoe, Durham, Peel and Toronto for brewery tours around the GTA area.

Perth Brewery

Makers of O’Canada Maple and a range of other all-natural, micro brewed beer, Perth Brewery is one of Ontario’s favourite craft breweries.

Revel Cider

Naturally fermented cider, wine and vermouth from local fruit and botanicals, made with love in Guelph, Ontario.

West Avenue Cider

Voted the Best Cider in Ontario multiple times, West Avenue produces quality artisanal hard cider, with onsite Farm Store and Bakeshop at...

Whitewater Brewing Co.

Inspired by the power of nature, enjoy a variety of beers worthy of the adventurous spirit inside us all.

Trestle Brewing Co.

An independently owned craft brewery located in downtown Parry Sound employing classic techniques and new innovations of beer production.

Last updated: March 20, 2023

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