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

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

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Give the gift of Ontario craft beer, cider and more

Shop at Ontario’s craft breweries, cideries and distilleries and give the gift of flavour this season.

Read moreGive the gift of Ontario craft beer, cider and more

A guide to the best distilleries in Ontario

Ontario craft distilleries are raising the bar in the art of mixology.

Read moreA guide to the best distilleries in Ontario

Take a tour through Windsor’s whiskytown history

Discover the storied history of distilling in the birthplace of Canadian whisky, Windsor, aka Whiskytown.

Read moreTake a tour through Windsor’s whiskytown history

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.

Read moreWine and cider along the southern shores of Georgian Bay

Combine beaches, boat cruises and breweries 

Experience the perfect summer trifecta of beautiful beaches, boat cruises and local breweries in five of Ontario’s favourite destinations.

Read moreCombine beaches, boat cruises and breweries

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.

Read moreTop brewery tours and trails in Ontario

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.

Read moreCalendar of craft beer festivals in Ontario

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.

Read moreMountain bikes and microbrews are the perfect combination

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

Awards and accolades are stacking up for these dedicated craft beer makers and brewmasters.

Read moreAward-winning Ontario craft breweries and cideries you need to visit

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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Specific spots

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Toboggan Brewing Company

Book a table on the open rooftop patio to savour the latest brew with a delicious pizza fresh out of the woodstove oven.

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Stack Brewing

Award-winning local microbrewery producing delicious, seasonal craft beers in Sudbury.

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Square Timber Brewing Co.

Come see what’s brewing at this small, independent craft brewery in Pembroke.

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Sleeping Giant Brewing Co.

Handcrafted, fresh, craft ales and lagers inspired by Lake Superior, the northern wilderness and a rich Canadian heritage.

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Last updated: March 20, 2023

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Get inspired

Celebrate Oktoberfest in Ontario

Give the gift of Ontario craft beer, cider and more

A guide to the best distilleries in Ontario

Take a tour through Windsor’s whiskytown history

Wine and cider along the southern shores of Georgian Bay

Combine beaches, boat cruises and breweries

Top brewery tours and trails in Ontario

Calendar of craft beer festivals in Ontario

Mountain bikes and microbrews are the perfect combination

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

Cideries worth a road trip in Ontario

Specific spots

Toboggan Brewing Company

Stack Brewing

Square Timber Brewing Co.

Sleeping Giant Brewing Co.

Explore more of Ontario

Looking for Ontario travel advice?

Combine beaches, boat cruises and breweries 

Cideries  worth a road trip  in Ontario 