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The 16 Best Halifax Breweries

What are the best Halifax Breweries to visit this year? Well, we’ve done the work to figure that out for you! We have sampled all their brews, spent time in their taprooms and read all the online reviews to come up with our take on the best Halifax Breweries to explore this year! 

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When one thinks of Halifax, the first thought normally goes to the delicious and plentiful seafood that you can get when you visit this city. But a close second thought should be how great it is to enjoy a cold craft pint. With an abundance of bars and pubs and a growing scene of local craft breweries, Halifax is a beautiful place to explore and enjoy good local beer.

What are the top Halifax Breweries?

Did you know that Halifax, Nova Scotia has more pubs per capita than any other city in Canada?! It might not seem to make much sense but with 6 degree-granting universities in Halifax, the need for beer is high! The high amount of post-secondary adults has driven the demand for not only beer but high quality craft beer in this east coast city. You won’t have to stroll far to find a pub that serves up local craft beer, but we recommend going right to the source.

With a number of craft breweries located within walking distance, there’s no better reason to stroll the city on a beautiful day and explore some of the unique and cool craft breweries in Halifax. Or, better yet, join one of the many brewery tours in the area!

We’ve chosen 16 of the best craft breweries in Halifax that you cannot miss out on.

How do we pick the best Halifax Breweries?

With every ‘Best Breweries’ post that we write, we make sure to do diligent online research to determine who makes it on our list. From reading online reviews and reviewing beer selections, to checking other authority websites and of course, sampling their beers. We do our best to search and collect all the information out there to give you our opinion of the top breweries in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

However, we know we aren’t perfect and if we’ve missed a Halifax brewery that you think should be on this list, contact us and let us know who the brewery is and we’ll do our best to include them!

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The Best Halifax Breweries

Here we go! Our top picks for the best local brews in Halifax this year.

Garrison Brewing Company

The Garrison Brewery brings small-batch, independent brewing to the Halifax craft beer scene. Located on the Halifax Seaport, you can enjoy their extensive beer lineup while enjoying the hustle and bustle of the seafront.

This harbour-side brewery offers a solid batch of core brews, seasonal releases, and specialty brews throughout the year. Additionally, they release limited edition Cellar Series brews and even have a couple of gluten-free beers in their lineup! Keep an eye out for new products from this gem of a brewery.

Customer Review: Nearly unbeatable location on a sunny summer day. The outdoor patio is great! Garrison Brewing has a broad selection of brews, and you can find something that suits you. They have hop-forward options and more malty beers too. I really appreciate that this brewery has offerings across the board!

• Phone: (902) 406-2174
• Address: 1149 Marginal Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 4P7
• Best Beers: Pucker Up Sour and Spruce Beer
• Website: www.garrisonbrewing.com

Alexander Keith’s Brewery

Alexander Keith’s beer has been raised in Nova Scotia since 1820 and is one of the most well-known breweries in Halifax (and maybe even Canada?)! Their original India Pale Ale has stood the test of time, and now they have a large variety of craft beers from Amber Ales to Barrel Aged Saisons.

If you find yourself in downtown Halifax, you absolutely have to book a brewery tour at Mr. Keith’s brewery! Learn the history of their 200 year old establishment while sampling the locally inspired small batch and limited edition beers.

Customer Review: My husband and I took this brewery tour and we LOVED it! Lots of beer sampling and really engaging tour guides. There was also live music which was a really fun surprise.

• Phone: (902) 455-1474
• Address: 1496 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 3R5
• Best Beers: Belgian White Ale
• Website: www.keiths.ca

Good Robot Brewing Company

Run by a group of misfits (their words, not ours), this brewery, bar, restaurant, and beer garden is known for its eclectic and eccentric style. Their beers are vegan and most of them are also gluten-reduced, making Good Robot one of the best breweries in Halifax for beer lovers who don’t get along so well with gluten. If you’re visiting Halifax in the summer, their stunning beer garden cannot be missed!

Customer Review: This is a local gem. Excellent beer, wonderful food, and even better staff. Great vibes both inside and on the patio. Bonus that this business is very involved in the community, just an all around great place.

• Phone: (902) 446-1692
• Address: 2736 Robie St, Halifax, NS B3K 4P2
• Best Beers: Banana Wizard Chocolate Banana Porter and El Zorro Spiced Dark Lager
• Website: www.goodrobotbrewing.ca

Propeller Brewing Company

One of the oldest micro-breweries in Halifax , Propeller Brewing Company brews all-natural British ales. They understand that good beer takes quality ingredients and talented brewers and Propeller brings both to their beer table. You can find their brews at many local liquor stores and pubs, but why not enjoy from their taproom which is right by the Halifax waterfront.

Customer Review: We had a great experience coming in for a tasting at Propeller Brewing. Everyone enjoyed all of the beers we sampled, especially the IPAs and seasonal pumpkin and flat white stout, and the awesome staff gave us the opportunity to check out the arcade and brewery downstairs

• Phone: (902) 422-7767
• Address: 2015 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS B3K 3B1
• Best Beers: Galaxy IPA and ESB
• Website: www.drinkpropeller.ca

2 Crows Brewing Co.

This industrial-chic Halifax brewpub brews modern beers with care and quality craftsmanship. Their mission statement celebrates diversity, accessibility, inclusion, and community and you’ll feel right at home when you enter this contemporary brewpub.

Located in a prime downtown Halifax location, 2 Crows Brewing Company specializes in wood-aged and sour beers, but with a constantly rotating lineup, you’ll have lots of choices when you visit!

Customer Review: We stopped in the brewery and whoever the two bartender ladies working that night were, they were an absolute joy. We ended up getting three flights and trying everything on tap, and there wasn’t a single brew that missed the mark.

• Phone: (902) 422-0222
• Address: 1932 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 2G7
• Best Beers: Jamboree Fruited Sour and Fantacity Dry-Hopped Witbier
• Website: www.2crowsbrewing.com

New Scotland Brewing Co.

Located in the heart of Downtown Dartmouth and overlooking the Halifax Harbour, New Scotland Brewing Company is truly a must-visit. They feature a variety of great craft beer styles that all beer lovers are sure to enjoy.

They’ve partnered with Stone Pizza so you can grab dinner while you drink some of the tastiest craft beer. Did we mention they also built a stage for local musicians and entertainers to strut their stuff? What’s become the fastest growing venue in Dartmouth hosts live music events almost every night!

Customer Review: What a great spot in downtown Dartmouth! We popped in for a quick drink to check the place out and ended up chatting with the most pleasant employee… and ended up ordering pizza from their neighbouring pizza shop, Stone’s Pizza. Such a fun spot – we will be back!

• Phone: (902) 406-2337
• Address: 16 Portland St Unit 101, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 1G9
• Best Beers: Slow Burn Chocolate Chili Porter
• Website: newscotlandbrewing.ca

North Brewing Company

North Brewing Company features Belgian-inspired craft beers that are classically flavoured and delicious. They have two locations, the brewery and tap room at 899 Portland, and the Battery Park Cold Beer Store, so there’s double the reason to give them a try. We also love the vibe in the North Brewing Company showroom and patio. Perfect for enjoying a cold craft pint!

Customer Review: Great brewery, lots of options to try on tap. A few selection other than beer were also available, which was nice to see. If you are hungry, they also have delicious food available via the Side Hustle Snack Bar. Definitely recommend checking out.

• Phone: (902) 444-7765
• Address: 899 Portland St, Dartmouth, NS B2W 2N4
• Best Beers: Malternate Reality Wild New England IPA
• Website: www.northbrewing.ca

Burnside Brewing Company (Formerly Known As Spindrift Brewing Co.)

While you’re in Dartmouth, swing by Burnside Brewing Company, formerly known as Spindrift Brewing! They tap into the coastal spirit and pride themselves on consistent well-made small batch brewed beers. They don’t take any short cuts and brew their beer the old-fashioned way, from pure waters and simple ingredients.

Customer Review: Delicious beer and awesome staff! You can’t ask for much more. Their beers are consistently good and they’re a great price for the quality. Check them out and enjoy a pint or two!

• Phone: (902) 703-7438
• Address: 21 Frazee Ave, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1Z4
• Best Beers: Sea Glass North East IPA
• Website: burnsidebrewing.com/

Bar Stillwell

Bar Stillwell family-run craft beer haven, and its fresh Kempt Road location (opened in summer 2023) is truly a pint above the rest.

The moment you step in, the high ceilings usher in an ambiance that’s both lofty and welcoming. The atmosphere? Relaxed and radiantly cheerful. With 12 regularly rotating taps, there’s always something new to tantalize your tastebuds.

But there’s more to Stillwell than just exceptional beer. It proudly heralds itself as a “hi-fi bar,” taking a leaf out of Japan’s jazz kissaten culture. Imagine yourself in a space that seamlessly fuses the vibes of a retro lounge with the chic undertones of a polished car garage. It’s where great music meets great beer in an unforgettable blend.

Customer Review: Great atmosphere, amazing staff, nice music and amazing beer list, with varieties that go beyond the province of Nova Scotia

• Phone: (902) 421-1672
• Address: 3670 Kempt Rd, Halifax, NS B3K 4X8
• Best Beers: Stilly Pils
• Website: www.barstillwell.com

Nine Locks Brewing Company

Nine Locks Brewing Company is one of the top craft breweries in the the province. They brew their beer in small batches using all natural ingredients with no filtration, no pasteurization, and never any preservatives.

While their brewery and retail store is located in Dartmouth, you can visit their cold beer store and taproom in downtown Halifax. Here you can try more of their delicious house beers and experience casual dining in a relaxed environment.

Customer Review: Absolutely GREAT beers. Absolutely loved them. I’m from Ontario and visit breweries all the time and this is probably in my top 3.

• Phone: (902) 434-4471
• Address: 5686 Spring Garden, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J1H5
• Best Beers: Dirty Blonde
• Website: ninelocksbrewing.ca

Brightwood Brewery

What started as a nano-brewery in their basement is now a successful brewhouse! Brightwood Brewery is all about the up and coming amazing scene of local breweries currently being created in downtown Dartmouth. Whether that’s getting local artists to design their cans, or having local musicians booked for entertainment, you can expect a loving community vibe at this friendly brewery.

Customer Review: This place looks amazing and is filled with natural light which makes you feel happier while you’re there. They have a good selection of craft beer and some great snacks like samosas, pakoras, and Jamaican beef patties.

• Phone: (902) 466-6006
• Address: 35 Portland St, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 1H1
• Best Beers: The Big Lift American IPA
• Website: www.brightwoodbrewery.com

Off Track Brewing Ltd.

Off Track Micro-Brewery and Tap Room hosts a laid back atmosphere and crowd pleasing soundtrack makes for the perfect place to stop in and relax! They focus on crafting high quality beer that everyone can enjoy. From pales, IPAs and easy drinking wheats and browns, to the world of stouts, kolschs and many others, there’s something here for everyone. Plus, they have a great outdoor space so you can soak up the sunshine while sipping on tasty brews.

Customer Review: Amazing micro brewery, great atmosphere, great service and you can bring your own food. They have a small selection of snacks basically chips and peanuts but you can have good delivered from anywhere or rebel bring your own food. Now for beer they have a large selection and the quality is great, they also be a couple of ciders.

• Phone: (902) 835-9292
• Address: 275 Rocky Lake Dr Unit #3, Bedford, NS B4A 2T3
• Best Beers: Crash Course IPA
• Website: www.offtrackbrewing.ca

Unfiltered Brewing

“Great beer with a bad attitude!” If you’re into punk rock and craft beers that slap, you’ve got to check out Unfiltered Brewing. Located in North End Halifax, this is one of the must unique breweries in Halifax. You can expect hop-heavy suds, locally-made snacks, and a nice sound system at this Halifax gem.

Customer Review: Despite the banner inside saying “This Place Sucks,” we had some great beer and friendly service! Punk rock vibes all around, pretty small place but the selection was great. Had a Double Orange Ale, Exile on North Street, Hellevator, and Flat Black Jesus. Highly recommend the first three!

• Phone: (902) 717-8770
• Address: 6041 North St, Halifax, NS B3K 1P1
• Best Beers: Exile on North Street
• Website: unfuckingfiltered.com

Serpent Brewing

Serpent Brewing is known for their Belgian inspired ales in the heart of Spryfield, at the South Side Shopping Centre on Sussex St., Halifax. They have a full service taproom for flights and pints, and a beautiful outdoor patio with picnic tables so you can drink in the sunshine all afternoon. Check out their list of upcoming events every weekend like comedy nights, trivia nights, and live music!

Customer Review: What an gem this place is.. the Staff are amazing, the Beer is some of the best Halifax has to offer..

• Phone: (902) 407-3536
• Address: South Side Shopping Centre, 5 Sussex St, Halifax, NS B3R 1N8
• Best Beers: Eden Belgian IPA
• Website: serpentbrewing.com

Topside Brewing Company

This is an up and coming family owned nano-brewery, currently brewing from their home in Bedford, Halifax. You can now find their beer at Finbar’s Irish Pub!

Customer Review: Amazing people, phenomenal beer and an outstanding location!!! What more could you ask for?

• Phone: (902) 401-3925
• Address: 301 Ridgevale Dr, Bedford, NS B4A 3Z3
• Best Beers: Tobin Bronze
• Website: topsidebrewing.ca

Want to Explore More of Nova Scotia?

If you’re looking to explore deeper into Nova Scotia, check out Cape Breton Island where you can find another great brewery: Breton Brewing.

Breton Brewing Co.

Breton Brewing Company, a must see for visitors of the beautiful Cape Breton Island. They have a welcoming taproom and beer garden with flight boards and pints of their natural, unfiltered, and preservative-free ales and lagers.

From Trivia Nights and “Music OnTap”, there’s never a dull moment at this brewery. Make the trip with friends to try their award-winning beers, take a brewery tour, and enjoy the live entertainment.

Customer Review: Super awesome space, lively and fun with solid tunes playing! The beers are top-tier, with plenty of seasonal options and unique flavours. Dig this one big time!

• Phone: (902) 270-4677
• Address: 364 Keltic Dr, Sydney, NS B1R 1V7
• Best Beers: Black Angus IPA
• Website: bretonbrewing.ca

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If we’ve missed a brewery on our list that you think should be added, contact us and let us know who the brewery is and why you think it should be added to our list of the best Halifax Breweries!

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Below are individual  Nova Scotia Craft Beer producers and a corresponding Brewery map of the regions in the province. Discover our many outstanding micro and craft breweries that feature everything from India pale ales, lagers, pilsners and stouts to local twists on traditional including spruce, maple, jalapeno, pumpkin and vanilla beers.

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There are nearly a dozen Craft Breweries in the Annapolis Valley . Following the growth of the wine industry our brewers have learned that the Annapolis Valley is an ideal location for breweries. From the first brewery, Sea Level Brewing, in 2007 to current day with Horton Ridge Malt and Grain where they also grow custom grain and produce malt in addition to their own craft beer on tap.

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In Nova Scotia, we don’t have to look very far to find amazing beer produced by our own craft brewers . With a focus on innovation, quality and tasting experience, Nova Scotia breweries in recent years have seen the craft beer industry explode similar to Nova Scotia Cider producers growth.

As a way of ensuring the quality of their brews⁠—and following the widely embraced local food and drink movement⁠—many brewers use as many local ingredients as they can source. This includes hops and grains, plus a myriad of other added flavours like honey, spruce, coffee, lavender and other herbs, spices and fruits. And while each brewery has its own unique focus, each brewer would tell you that fresh, pure ingredients are key to creating the best beer.

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Nova Scotia Breweries seem to keep popping up all over the place in recent years. The province is now home to over 50 craft beer breweries from Shelburne to Cape Breton and everywhere in between. Some breweries grow their own hops, others source local fruits and honey, some import the finest ingredients from around the world and others are working hard to promote diversity in the industry. All of them together are making some delicious brews that must be celebrated.

Whether you take a road trip across the province and follow Taste of Nova Scotia’s Good Cheer Trail or spend 30minutes browsing beers in the back of a NSLC (Nova Scotia Liquor Commission) fridge you have to give them a try when you visit. There are small batch producers like Meander River Farm & Brewery and large scale ones like Propeller and Garrison. All of them together make delicious beer that Nova Scotians are truly proud of.

To help you discover some of the very best Nova Scotia Breweries here is a guest post from award winning journalist Sara Ericsson.

So here’s the thing — I love craft beer. And, in particular, craft beer made in Nova Scotia.

There is something about the brews made in our province that makes them stand out against the competition. Not just a little, but a lot. And I say this having tried a lot of the competition. Don’t get me wrong though — many other beers are fine and dandy. But when I’ve got a Nova Scotia craft beer in hand, I know I’m in for a great time.

A big part of what makes each Nova Scotia beer so great is the amazing people who work to make them happen. These are people who pour (pun very much intended) their heart and soul into brewing beer their customers will love.

This list is but the tip of Nova Scotia’s craft beer iceberg, and showcases breweries across the province that offer something for everyone, everywhere in Nova Scotia.

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Boxing Rock Brewing Co., Shelburne, Nova Scotia

They’re one of the biggest players in Nova Scotia’s craft beer industry and it’s no secret why. Boxing Rock Brewing Co. has brewing craft beer down to a science, which should be no surprise, as both of the Shelburne brewery’s co-owners, Emily Tipton and Henry Pedro, are chemical engineers.

Whether it be down to their chemical finesse or love for beer, it doesn’t matter, as Boxing Rock somehow produces brews that impress seasoned customers and new ones as well. But there is one brew that reigns as the crowd favourite, as well as my own: their Hunky Dory Pale Ale.

This refreshing take on the traditional lager style adds citrus zest and green tea during its brewing process, which is no doubt to blame for the punchy flavour you taste with each sip.

Roof Hound Brewing Co., Kingston, Nova Scotia

With a story like no other behind its name, Roof Hound seemed destined to take off from the beginning. Combine that with owner Les Barr’s time on MasterChef Canada, and you’ve got massive potential for success.

It all began just outside the town of Digby, where Roof Hound brewed its beer until its recent move to Kingston. Barr’s quirky takes on traditional beer styles have produced crowd-favourites the Big Stink IPA and the Keltic Devil porter, along with others based on non-traditional brewing flavours, like the Mojito Sour that at one time graced its tap list.

Barr doesn’t shy away from much and it’s evident in his beer, which is nothing short of bold. But even though it pushes boundaries, it also offers something for all levels of craft beer consumers.

Tatamagouche Brewing Co., Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia

Did you know that a craft brewery can be organic-certified? There are a few such breweries in Nova Scotia, one of which is Tatamagouche Brewing Co.

The team really seems to never do any wrong, delivering a line of craft beers that deliver fresh, clean flavours across all varieties. The brewery has also produced one of the best-tasting sours known to man (or known to me) in its Jitney Dry Hopped Sour, which I would wager a bet will become your next favourite sour, if you’re into that kind of thing.

The brewery has helped put Tatamagouche on the map for a whole new generation of Nova Scotians, who perhaps had never visited that section of our province. And with a merch shop that could rival that of a brewery thrice its size, there are so many reasons to go check it out.

Two Islands Brewery, Parrsboro, Nova Scotia

They may be one of the newer players in Nova Scotia’s craft beer scene, but that hasn’t stopped Two Islands Brewing from delivering a craft beer product that its community has grown to love, quite quickly.

The craft brewery started out with four flavours: By the Bay Blonde, Sailor’s Delight Irish Red, Parrsboro Porter and my favourite, the Fundy Fog American Pale Ale, which is easy drinking for those new to craft beer, yet also a beer seasoned craft consumers enjoy.

The brewery shares its building with the Rising Tide Bakery, with a movable wall separating the two. This unique feature makes this a place to visit, even if you don’t yet enjoy beer.

The Church Brewing Co., Wolfville, Nova Scotia

This brewery made headlines when it crashed onto the Wolfville pub scene in 2019, jumping into the brewing scene with remarkable agency to brew top-notch beers. This feat has seemed easy for The Church Brewing Co., which seems to effortlessly produce a stellar lineup of brews.

My favourite Church brew may be due to my own personal biases towards this unique IPA flavour, or down to the brewery’s crafting skills. Regardless of the reason, its Mayflower White IPA is to die for, presenting a seemingly perfect balance of neutral and bitter beer flavours.

Whether it be the white foam that famously tops white IPAs such as this, its hazy golden hues or that distinct taste that’s just barely hoppy, it is definitely worth trying out.

2 Crows Brewing Co., Halifax, Nova Scotia

Halifax is a craft beer brewing hotspot, and home to the province’s industry veterans like Garrison and Propeller, along with breweries that have opened more recently, like 2 Crows Brewing Co. who, despite opening just four years ago in 2017, is constantly pushing the brewing envelope.

Its forward-thinking brews are applauded by consumers and critics alike, and currently include the Vitis Lager with Riesling Piquette collab with Lightfoot and Wolfville, along with its community-minded Good News collab brew with Change is Brewing Collective .

The collective was formed to promote racial inclusion within Nova Scotia craft brewing, and this collab brew is helping do just that. This makes this beer a great cause to support, and also the beer to drink this summer, with its mango and raspberry flavours that are perfect to enjoy in the sun.

Tusket Falls Brewing Co., Tusket, Nova Scotia

Tried and true IPA lovers can rest easy in Nova Scotia, knowing our breweries are also still in love with hoppy brews that began taking off almost a decade ago. Among these breweries is Tusket Falls Brewing Co., where the hoppy beers are its best beers.

Among the standouts is its Hazy IPA with Mosaic and Citra Hops, which packs a meaner punch than your typical IPA, with a more complex flavour profile making it easy to sip and savour.

This brewery also just opened up a new location in Halifax, meaning craft beer lovers can now enjoy it right from the source itself in both southwest and central Nova Scotia.

Breton Brewing Co., Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

If you’re looking for a craft beer that stands out, while playing it safe, you can generally aim for any German-style brews, which aim to please and certainly never disappoint. It’s also a style many Nova Scotia craft breweries have down pat, including Breton Brewing Co. in Sydney.

The brewery is more than just a place to stop as you make your way around Cape Breton Island, working your way over to Sydney from the Cabot Trail itself. Its brews have a reputation for getting straight to the point, flavour-wise, and I love that about them.

I have a major soft spot for hefeweizens, and for Breton Brewing’s Stirling Hefeweizen in particular. With notes of banana and clove that may sound strange, but pair perfectly together in the glass.

Meander River Farm & Brewery, Ashdale, Nova Scotia

This brewery is something special. It sits in this hidden corner of the province, not far from the town of Windsor, along this beautiful, magical, meandering river. Do you see where I’m going with this?

As its name suggests, Meander River is as much a farm as it is a brewery, with its craft brewery and taproom surrounded by lush gardens filled with lavender, hops and countless other plants.

Its brews are also special, featuring beautiful flavours brewed via a crafty approach. The brewery’s prioritizing of quality, farm-fresh ingredients has resulted in cult classics like its Ashdale Honey Brown, with combined sweet and bitter notes making it a standout.

Editors Note: These are just nine of Nova Scotia’s best craft beer breweries but there are so many more to enjoy and explore. Check out the Taste of Nova Scotia Good Cheer Trail to learn about even more.

Sara Ericsson

Guest Writer

Sara Ericsson is an award-winning journalist, content editor and writer based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Her stories have been published across the Atlantic and Ontario, appearing in East Coast Living magazine, in The Chronicle Herald and numerous other SaltWire Network publications. Outside of writing, Sara can be found taste testing beverages of all kinds or thrifting her way across the province, finding one-of-a-kind items to share on her Instagram account, Dappled Vintage.

Follow along with her adventures on instagram @saricsson .

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Cailin is a born and raised Nova Scotian with a passion for exploring the world and her home province.

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We’ve already laid out the groundwork for your perfect day.  Check out the Packages below to see if something we’ve already planned out will work for you.  Or use them as a template to inspire you to create custom arrangements. 

EXPLORE FIVE DISTICTIVE REGIONS

From the valleys to the shores, Nova Scotia is blessed with the such a unique geological arrangement of tasty opportunities.  We can’t pick just one… You Try.

AVON & ANNAPOLIS VALLEY

The south shore, yarmouth & acadian shores, halifax & dartmouth, avon & annapolis valley.

• ANNAPOLIS VALLEY MIX
• ANNAPOLIS VALLEY MIX WINTER
• WINDSOR LOOP
• SPIRIT OF THE AVON
• AVON IN THE EVENING
• CUSTOM TOURS

Want to try it all? Visit one Winery, One Brewery & One Cider Maker in the Annapolis Valley.

Visit 3-4 Good Cheer trail locations for tastings in the Annapolis Valley / Wolfville area. Includes tastings tours at selected locations based on availability:

1 Winery:   Bent Ridge ,   Saint Famille ,   Lightfoot & Wolfville ,   Mercator ,   Grand Pre ,   Benjamin Bridge ,   Gaspereau ,   Luckett’s ,   Planter’s Ridge ,   Blomidon, L’Acadie , 1365 Church Street , Beausoleil Farmstead , Avondale Sky

1 Brewery:   Meander River Farms & Cider ,   Hilltop Hops ,   Schoolhouse Brewery ,   Bent Nail ,   Horton Ridge ,   Church Brewing ,   Wayfarers Ale House, 

1 Cidery:   Meander River Farms ,   Annapolis Cider Co , Maritime Express Cider Co.   Beausoleil Farmstead 

and/or 1 Distillery : Cherry Tree Distilling , Barrelling Tide Distillery

We have special options available for you to explore the Annapolis during. the Winter Season. Special seasonal options such as snowshoeing in the vines or ice skating can create a unique wintertime adventure.

Visit 3-4 Good Cheer trail locations for tastings in the Annapolis Valley / Wolfville area. Includes tastings, & tours at selected locations based on availability:

1 Winery:   Bent Ridge ,   Lightfoot & Wolfville ,   Benjamin Bridge ,   Planter’s Ridge ,  1365 Church Street

1 Brewery: Hilltop Hops ,   Schoolhouse Brewery ,   Bent Nail ,   Horton Ridge ,   Church Brewing ,   Wayfarers Ale House, 

1 Cidery: Annapolis Cider Co , Maritime Express Cider Co.  

This is a favorite for locals, & a must-do for visitors.

Discover what the upper Annapolis Valley has to offer by visiting the great locations around Windsor.  Venture off the beaten path to discover one-of-a-kind wine, beer, spirits, food & comfort & style close to home. 

Tasting Options are: Schoolhouse Brewery ,  Saint Famille Winery , Bent Ridge winery / Bent Nail Brewing, &/or Cherry Tree Distilling  

Whether this is your first visit or you’ve lived here for years, you’ll see Hants County from a fresh perspective. 

In this package we visit Meander River Farms Brewery , Avondale Sky Winery & Hilltop Hops Brewery for Tastings & Tours as available & also indulge in fresh local food and breathtaking views at the scenic Avon Heritage Society . where you can see the extreme effects of the tides in the Bay of Fundy.

Prefer to sleep in? We offer an evening loop service around the Avon River from 6pm – 10pm.

Our Local hits are based on availability: Schoolhouse Brewing , Bent Ridge Winery , Cherry Tree Distillery , Hilltop Hops Brewing , & The Wine Grunt .  This is the best way to taste your way through the Avon area with no sunglasses needed.

Please contact us for availabilty.

A custom tour can be the perfect way to celebrate special life events.  We make great group arrangements for Bachelor or Bachelorette Parties, Birthdays, Work Functions, or Family unions.  We can take you anywhere in the province & plan our tours specific to what you want to see, do & taste.  The unique is what we are best at & the options are endless.  Explore some of the stand-alone features below, or if you find something else in Nova Scotia you’d like to fit into your ride just let us know and we’ll arrange to make it happen.

DRINK LOCAL:   Meander River Farms   –   Hilltop Hops Brewhouse   –   Avondale Sky Winery   –   Schoolhouse Brewery   –   Bent Ridge Winery   –   Sainte-Famille Winery   –   Luckett Vineyards   –   Horton Ridge Malt House   –   Domaine de Grand Pré   –   Mercator Vineyards   –   Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards   –   L’Acadie Vineyards   –   Gaspereau Vineyards   –   Church Brewing Co.   –   Annapolis Cider Co.   –   Benjamin Bridge   –   Noggins Corner Cider   –   Wayfarer’s Alehouse   –   Barrelling Tide Distillery   –   Planter’s Ridge Winery  –   Maritime Express Cider Co.   – Additional local wines & ciders available at some taprooms & dining locations

EAT LOCAL:   Bent Ridge Winery  –  The WineGrunt  –  Schoolhouse Brewing  –  Le Caveau  –  Church Brewing Co.   –  Juniper Food + Wine   –  Troy Restaurant  –  The Noodle Guy  –  Maritime Express Cider Co.  – and many others…

ADVENTURE LOCAL: Sightseeing, Historic Walking Tours, Hiking, Kayaking, Paddle boarding, Fishing, Charter Boat Rides…. Lots of great things.

SOUTH SHORE: LUNENBURG & MAHONE BAY

• CALL OF THE SEA
• CALL OF THE SEA WINTER
• SIP & SOOTHE

Let the sea speak to you while visiting 2-3  Good Cheer Trail  locations on the  South Shore  for Craft Beer and Spirits or Cocktails.  And enjoy a fresh Seafood Lunch and explore the beautiful historic  Lunenburg  waterfront. Seasonal Winery visit option available.

Spirits tasting at   Ironworks Distillery  or   Tipping Point Distillers

Beer Samples at   Saltbox Brewing ,   Tanner & Co. Brewing , Lightship Brewing , or Shipwright Brewing

SEASONAL OPTION: Winery Tour and Wine tasting at   Petite Riviere Vineyards Time permitting: We can take the oldest cable ferry in Canada across the LeHave River.

Fresh Seafood Lunch Options:

Let the Sea speak to you by visiting the South Shore’s Distillers & Craft Brewers, and indulge in a fresh Seafood Lunch in beautiful historical Lunenburg; a UNESCO world heritage site.

Let the sea speak to you while visiting 2-3  Good Cheer Trail  locations on the  South Shore  for Craft Beer and Spirits or Cocktails.  And enjoy a fresh Seafood Lunch and explore the beautiful historic  Lunenburg waterfront. 

Spirits tasting at   Ironworks Distillery

Beer Samples at   Saltbox Brewing ,   Tanner & Co. Brewing ,, FirkinStein Brewing

Grand Banker Bar & Grill ,   The Dockside

Visit a distillery in Chester basin to sample their spirits with a craft cocktail and a guided tour from the distiller, then relax with a glass of wine or beer at a Nordic Spa for three hours. Once you find  we’ll take you to indulge in a fire-inspired dinner paired with wine at Bent Ridge winery. We’ll then take you back home…. for whatever peaceful treatment you have there.

Craft cocktails and a Distillery Tour at Tipping Point Distillery

A glass of wine or a bottle of beer with THREE hours of time to treat yourself at Sensea Nordic Spa .

A wine tasting or glass to go with dinner at Bent Ridge Winery / Bent Nail Brewing

Transportation & Bookings to and from Halifax as well as other areas.

A custom tour can be the perfect way to celebrate special life events. We make great group arrangements for Bachelor or Bachelorette Parties, Birthdays, Work Functions, or Family unions. We can take you anywhere in the province & plan our tours specific to what you want to see, do & taste. The unique is what we are best at & the options are endless. Explore some of the stand-alone features below, or if you find something else in Nova Scotia you’d like to fit into your ride just let us know and we’ll arrange to make it happen.

DRINK LOCAL:   Ironworks Distillery –   Tipping Point Distillers –   Saltbox Brewing –   Tanner & Co. Brewing – Lightship Brewing – Shipwright Brewing – FirkinStien Brewing –   Petite Riviere Vineyards   – Additional local wines & ciders available at some taprooms & dining locations

EAT LOCAL:  Grand Banker Bar & Grill ,  The South Shore Fish Shack ,  The Savvy Sailor Cafe ,  The Dockside ,  The Old Fish Factory – Others coming soon…

ADVENTURE LOCAL: Sightseeing, History Walking Tours, Hiking, Kayaking, Paddle boarding, Fishing, Charter Boat Rides…. Lots of great things are coming soon!

YARMOUTH & ACADIAN SHORES

• LIGHTKEEPER
• LOBSTER BAY LIFE
• TIDES OF WINE

Perfect for the craft beer lover doing a quick afternoon outing in Yarmouth.  We will introduce you to three craft breweries with a chance to sip and savor fresh from the source flavors that you can only find right here on the Southwest tip of the province.

Beer Samples at Heritage Brewing Company

Production Tour and Beer Tasting at Tusket Falls Brewing Company

Beer Tasting Flight, Pint or Glass of Wine at Rudders Brewpub  with optional Nova Scotia Lobster Dinner (I can’t keep up with the Market price, It’s on your own)

Whether this is your first visit or you’ve lived here for years, you’ll see the Yarmouth from a fresh perspective.  Visit local Brewers and indulge in fresh local seafood & wine at one of the most scenic lighthouses on the East Coast. 

Local Sample glasses of Wine or Beer before you at: Climb the Light

Climb the Light at Cape Forchu Lighthouse (1 hr)

Beer samples at Heritage Brewing Company

If you are interested in having a one-of-a-kind local experience, this is a perfect opportunity to feed your adventurous soul.  Sample and survey local breweries, shuck fresh Eel Lake Oysters & see how the Lobster Bay does a beachside lobster boil.     

Freshly shucked Ruisseau Oysters  from Yarmouth’s own   Eel Lake Oyster Farm .

Glass of local beer or wine with a beachside lobster boil at The Argyler Lodge .

This is the ultimate option we can offer from Yarmouth in a dayspan.  We can pick you up and take you to all of the Best local beverage spote on the fundy shore, then introduce you to a bayside celebration of Acadian culture at Beliveau’s cove on fridays!

Beer Samples at Lazy Bear Brewing

Winery Tour and Wine tasting at Bear River Vineyards

Wine and Cider Tasting at Casanova Fine Beverages

Spirits tasting at Still Fired Distillery

Fresh seafood dinner at “ BEAUX VENDREDIS ” wharf side LOBSTER, CLAM AND CRAB SUPPERS at Belliveau’s Cove. **Every Friday from June 28 to August 30 – Outside of these dates there will be a lunch offering at Casanova

The lumber industry has a rich history in Nova Scotia.  Test your connection to our heritage with visits to local breweries & professionally supervised Axe Throwing.

Dependening upon your Pickup location from Yarmouth or Bridgewater the other tasting locastions will change.  But the best part of it is landing in Shelburne, NS where you will find Boxing Rock Brewing & be tought how to axe throw!

DRINK LOCAL:   Heritage Brewing Company  –  Tusket Falls Brewing Company  –  Rudders Brewpub  –  Corberrie Cider Company  –  Lazy Bear Brewing Company  –  Roof Hound Brewing Company  –  Bear River Vineyards  –  Casanova Fine Beverages  –  Still Fired Distillery  –  Annapolis Brewing Company  –  Boxing Rock Brewing  – Additional local wines & ciders available at some taprooms & dining locations

EAT LOCAL:   Rudders Brewpub  –  The Keeper’s Kitchen  @  Cape Forchu Lighthouse  –  The Argyler Lodge   –   Founders House  –  Roof Hound Brewing Company   –   Gaia Global Kitchen   – Others coming soon…

HALIFAX & DARTMOUTH

• HALIFAX MIX
• BIG CITY BREWS
• DISTRICT DISTILLERS

Sample a little bit of everything the city has to offer. Visit one Distillery, One Brewery & One Cider Maker in the Annapolis Valley.

V isit 3-4 Good Cheer trail locations for tastings in the Halifax / Dartmouth area. Includes tastings & tours at selected locations based on availability:

1 Distillery: Compass Distillers , Halifax Distilling Co. , or Coldstream Clear Dartmouth 

1 Cidery: Chainyard Cider , Bulwark Ciderhouse , Sourwood Cider

1 Brewery: 2 Crows Brewing , Tusket Falls Beer Project , Nine Locks Brewing , Propeller Brewing , Good Robot Brewing , North Brewing , New Scotland Brewing , Brightwood Brewery , Upstreet BBQ Brewhouse , Spindrift , Off Track Brewing   

Optional: 1 Additional stop from the list above.

Halifax has a wealth of excellent craft brewers available for you to try, and we can’t wait to show them off.

Visit 3-4 Good Cheer trail breweries for tastings in the Halifax / Dartmouth area. Includes tastings & tours at selected locations based on availability:

Brewery Options: 2 Crows Brewing , Tusket Falls Beer Project , Nine Locks Brewing , Propeller Brewing , Good Robot Brewing , North Brewing , New Scotland Brewing , Brightwood Brewery , Upstreet BBQ Brewhouse , Spindrift , Off Track Brewing   

There are three great options in the Halifax/Dartmouth area that we can offer for you to try. Includes tastings & tours at selected locations based on availability:

A custom tour can be the perfect way to celebrate special life events.  We make great group arrangements for Bachelor’s or Bachelorette Parties, Birthdays, Work Functions, or Family unions.  We can take you anywhere in the province & plan our tours specific to what you want to see, do & taste.  The unique is what we are best at & the options are endless.  Explore some of the stand-alone features below, or if you find something else in Nova Scotia you’d like to fit into your ride just let us know and we’ll arrange to make it happen.

DRINK LOCAL:  North Brewing Company  –  Lake City Cider  –  Brightwood Brewery  –   New Scotland Brewing  –   Good Robot Brewing Co.  –   Chainyard Cider  –   Compass Distillers  –   Sourwood Cider  –  2 Crows Brewing Co.  –   Halifax Distilling Co. – Coldstream Clear Distilling – Bulwark Cider House – Propeller Brewing – Off Track Brewing – North Brewing –   Garrison Brewing Co.   – Additional local wines & ciders available at some taprooms & dining locations

EAT LOCAL: Too many to list…

ADVENTURE LOCAL: Sightseeing, History Walking Tours, Hiking, Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Fishing, Charter Boat Rides…. Lots of great things

DIGBY & ANNAPOLIS ROYAL

• THE ROYAL MIX

This area is rich in scenery, culture which is greatly complimented by the delicious local craft beverage opportunities.

  Visit 3-4 Good Cheer trail locations for tastings in this area. Includes tastings & tours at selected locations based on availability:

Choose From: Still Fired Distillery , Annapolis Brewing Co. , East Coast Cider Co. , Casa Nova Fine Beverages , Bear River Vineyards , Lazy Bear Brewing , Corberrie Cider Co.

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