Brewery and distillery tours and trails in Ontario
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Here’s a list of toast-worthy distillery and brewery tours and trails on tap that are great for couples, groups of friends or solo travellers looking for a fun day trip.
Guided tour companies allow you to enjoy the experience unencumbered with logistics, planning or driving. Alternatively, explore self-guided trails on your own schedule.
All you need to do is decide whether to go all-in on a fully guided trip with a specialized tour company or appoint a designated driver for a self-guided adventure.
Bruce, Grey and Simcoe
The Beer Bus
Explore fantastic flavours of handcrafted beer on an all-inclusive brewery tour in and around Collingwood and The Blue Mountains. Book a public tour or customize a private event for your group. Mash-up tours include winery, cidery and even distillery visits.
Tours go well beyond just door-to-door transportation in a comfortable bus. You’ll also get essential facts, fun backstories and onboard snacks and refreshments. Guides are all Cicerone-certified, with professional knowledge, experience and skills related to beer.
Blue Mountain and Collingwood Adventure Tours
Set out on an all-inclusive adult outing to explore beer, wine and cider in The Blue Mountains and Collingwood Area.
Choose from one of the curated packages or customize a private tour. Discover local beverages and enjoy outdoor activities along the way, from hiking to waterfalls to snowshoeing in the winter. Trips include transportation and a local tour guide.
Southwestern Ontario
Ride the Bine
The owners of Ride the Bine guided tours are Norfolk locals who love to share their passion for Ontario’s beer, wine and cider. Travel in the comfort of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and enjoy complimentary snacks and water.
Guided beverage tours are offered throughout Southwestern Ontario, including in and around Norfolk County, London, Chatham-Kent, Huron and Lambton.
The Rum Runners Tour
This engaging four-hour experience takes the form of a travelling play via bus tour with costumed performers. Relive the roaring twenties with bootleggers, speakeasies and more fun and entertainment in the birthplace of Canadian whisky.
Tours are offered on select days; make reservations well in advance, as they book up quickly.
Departure location: Rockstar Platinum, 2418 Central Avenue, Windsor
Barrels, Bottles and Brews Trail
Follow the self-guided tour along the Barrels, Bottles and Brews Trail to craft breweries and distilleries in the Windsor and Essex County area, including Wolfhead Distillery, a small-batch, ultra-premium producer of award-winning whiskies, vodka and rye just outside Windsor in Amherstburg.
Ottawa Region
Brew Donkey Tours
Best described as a field trip for adults, Brew Donkey Tours are Ontario’s guided beer tour trendsetters, offering curated tours of local breweries in the Ottawa region.
A wide variety of city excursions are scheduled or book a private tour to customize your route.
Greater Toronto Area
Canadian Craft Tours
Canadian Craft Tours offers carefully curated experiences that cater to both seasoned connoisseurs and casual beer lovers.
Additional tours include trips to wineries and distilleries in the Niagara Region.
Southeastern Ontario
Good Time Tours Co.
Based in Kingston, guided tours explore the exceptional craft brewing scene in Kingston and Prince Edward County.
Choose from a full-service brewery and winery tour package or book a private experience.
Niagara Region
Niagara Ale Trail
In the heart of wine country, the self-guided Niagara Ale Trail is a beacon for beer lovers with featured flavours, seasonal menus and brewery tours.
Map your journey to discover over 20 craft breweries as well as cideries and other craft beverage makers from the Niagara Benchlands to St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Turn your tour into a “beercation” with an overnight at one of the participating accommodations along the trail.
Muskoka, Algonquin and Parry Sound
Cottage Country Beer Trail
Nothing says cottage vibe quite like lounging on the dock with a cold one. The pristine wilderness and picturesque lakes of Muskoka, Ontario’s iconic cottage country, have inspired local brewers to create flavours that embody the ultimate spirit of chill.
Plan your self-guided route to regional breweries using these beer-inspired itineraries.
Hamilton, Halton and Brant
True Brew Path
Explore new flavours and favourite beverages at craft breweries, cideries and wineries throughout the heart of Ontario on a self-guided brew tour.
York, Durham and Headwaters
Uxbridge Beer and Cider Trail
Known as the Trail Capital of Canada, Uxbridge is home to an impressive network of trails for hiking, walking, cycling and cross-country skiing. Add a tasty craft beer and cider route to your visit, a perfect way to celebrate a day on the trails.
Huron, Perth, Waterloo and Wellington
Craft Gin Trail
Explore the wonderful world of gin and experience rural hospitality and a taste of place along Ontario’s first and only self-guided gin trail.
Ontario-wide
Brew Bus
Aimed at guiding guests to new breweries and wineries, Brew Bus is your ticket to finding your new favourite flavours.
Based in Newmarket and Bradford, The Brew Bus organizes full-day brewery tours across the Greater Toronto Area as well as to great craft breweries in Muskoka, The Blue Mountains area, Guelph and Bobcaygeon.
Build your Ontario Craft Brewers Trail
Developed in partnership with Ontario Culinary Tourism, Ontario Craft Brewers provides a selection of amazing beer-filled destinations and itineraries from across the province to inspire your next “beercation.”
Whether you join a guided tour or chart your own course, Ontario’s brewery trails promise more than just great drinks—they offer a taste of local pride, hidden gems and unforgettable adventures. Cheers to discovering your next favourite brew.
Last updated: September 2, 2026