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Craft breweries
If you’re a beer connoisseur always on the hunt for new flavours, nuances and styles, you’ll love Ontario’s ever-growing craft beer community. Brewers and beer crafters are constantly challenging and reinventing the landscape of local beer, from taste to design, while continuing to honour old-world brewing techniques and traditions.
Craft breweries are located in over 110 communities across Ontario and most will feature a tap room with beer flights available to sample. Enjoy the well-earned flagship flavours and explore the new seasonal blends that often are inspired by and celebrate the character of the local area.
Quick guide to craft breweries in Ontario
Find a craft brewery near you
From Ontario’s southernmost craft beer community to the small batch local brews that salute the endless wilderness of the north, you’re never far from a refreshing pint.
Locate a craft brewery near you with the Ontario Craft Brewers Beer Finder.
Beer tasting tours
Beer tours are a growing trend in Ontario and a great way to discover new beers, meet the beer makers and get beer pairing tips.
Join an organized tour to several local craft breweries with a knowledgeable guide and driver. No designated driver needed.
Get inspired
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Know before you go
Drink responsibility
In Ontario, you must be at least 19 years old to order, handle and consume alcohol. Ontario has a zero tolerance policy on impaired driving.
Last updated: March 21, 2024