Breweries, Cideries & Distilleries

Taste local craft

From crisp ciders and hoppy brews to small-batch spirits, The County's craft drink scene is The County’s craft drink scene is easygoing, social, and made to be explored.

Planning a day of tasting? Public transportation options are very limited in The County. Let one of our tour operators do the driving, so you can taste without worry.

Start at the Brewery

Our region’s history has its roots in beer—the ‘Barley Days’ of the late 1800s—when one-third of The County was dedicated to growing barley.

These days, we’re pairing our farm-to-table cuisine with farm-to-pint craft beers. Styles range from bitter IPAs to easy drinking saisons and strong stouts. Keep an eye out for featured brews using farmed or even foraged, in-season ingredients. Collaborative efforts bring breweries together for tasty, local experiments and many brew pubs will pour you a tasting flight of what The County breweries have to offer.

Follow the Cider Trail

Discover the rich tradition of cider-making in Prince Edward County, where old-growth orchards produce both sweet and sour apples that are expertly transformed into delicious ciders.

To explore it all, follow the Ontario Cider Trail and zero in on The County’s cideries. It’s an easy way to map your route between orchard stops, lakeside sips, and small-batch producers, turning a scenic drive through Prince Edward County into a full cider experience.

Sip Something Different

While Prince Edward County is best known for its breweries and cideries, it’s also home to a couple of distilleries crafting small-batch spirits worth sipping. The County’s creative and laid-back character is captured in—yes—its spirits. Flourishing juniper bushes contribute their bountiful fruit to our artisanal gins, while each pour reflects the region’s rich, grain-to-glass terroir.

Odyssey Tours

Tours

Custom wine, beer, cider, and more tours in Prince Edward County for 2-6 people. Choose your stops, completely private, pet-friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, and fully licensed.

Limo/shuttle service available for Pearson and Ottawa Airports, Via Rail, private events and weddings, medical and veterinary appointments, et al.

Bare Bones Distillery

Experience Attraction

Bare Bones Farm and Distillery. We are a micro-distillery creating exception spirits in 400L batches. We use local ingredients as well as ingredients from our farm. We love visitors to our farm, outdoor courtyard and cocktail lounge.

Dune Hopper Brewing Company

Eat And Drink

Dune Hopper Brewing is a dog and family friendly, farm brewery located in West Lake, near the entrance to Sandbanks Provincial Park.

Huff Estates Winery & Inn

Arts And Culture

Huff Estates Winery produces high-quality wines in a modern facility with a gravity flow system. Authentic Italian Wood fired pizza is available seasonally at the Winery from May thru October.

Nestled amongst the estate vineyards, the Inn is situated adjacent to Oeno Gallery and Huff Estates Winery. Conveniently located roughly halfway between Toronto & Ottawa, our elegant PEC country accommodation hosts 21 rooms including Deluxe or Premiere Suites and an 1100 sq ft Wine Maker’s Suite.

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Keint-He Winery & Vineyards

Experience Attraction

Keint-he Winery in Prince Edward County specializes in terroir-driven wines, focusing on grape varietals that showcase the region's unique character and quality.

Karlo Estates

Eat And Drink

Karlo Estates, a renowned winery in Prince Edward County, offers unique artisanal wines curated by Vintner Sherry Karlo, known for innovation and excellence.

County Casual Tours

Tours

Tailored private tours for small groups featuring wine, beer, cider, and spirits tastings, art galleries, alpaca farms, lavender fields, farm stands, and restaurants. Flexible itineraries. Pets welcome!

Lake on the Mountain Brewing Company

Eat And Drink

Crafting small batch beer since 2007. Visit our tap room for beer to-go or stay for pints by the indoor fire or outdoor beer garden.

The County Cider Company

Experience Attraction

Established in 1995, we are Prince Edward County's first winery. We craft cider from 16 apple varieties with stunning views, licensed patio, and tastings available.

Kinsip House of Fine Spirits

Experience Attraction

Visit Kinsip House of Fine Spirits in Prince Edward County for farm-based craft spirits, tours, and a cozy atmosphere with local ingredients and heritage charm.

Cold Creek Vineyards

Experience Attraction

Cider maker Chris draws inspiration from early orchard experiences, believing in creating traditional farmhouse cider that reflects a strong sense of place.

Gillingham Brewing Company

Arts And Culture

Gillingham is a family-owned brewery in a vineyard near Wellington, offering 20 unique Gillingham beers, wine, and food. Beer garden, live music, and events starting in May.

Sandbanks Tours & Experiences

Tours

Sandbanks Tours is the longest running tour operator in Prince Edward County. Offering guided wine, brewery, and distillery tours, plus shuttle services, for an authentic PEC experience.

Prince Edward County Wine Tours

Tours

Premier wine tour company in Prince Edward County. Offering public and private tours with knowledgeable drivers, showcasing the region's history, scenery and best of all, its wines, ciders, beers, and spirits.

Dinner Thyme Personal Chef Service

Experience Attraction

Dinner Thyme offers over 25 years of culinary experience, bringing 4-diamond dining to your home for less than eating out.

SkyTime Vacations

Accommodation

SkyTime Vacations offers three waterfront vacation rentals beside Wellington, Prince Edward County, overlooking West Lake and Sandbanks Provincial Park. Each has private amenities, fully-equipped kitchens, scenic views and includes access to stand-up paddle boards, canoes and a peddle-boat.

Vignettes from The County’s Craft Drinkmakers

A spirited collection of photos and interviews celebrating PEC’s wineries, cideries, breweries, distilleries, and the passionate people behind them. Over forty local makers share their stories, giving readers an exclusive glimpse into the creators and processes behind their favourite drinks.

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