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The 15 Best Brewery & Distillery Tours in Canada

26 tours  ·  from $12

The Distillery District in Toronto is a preserved Victorian works; Vancouver and Montreal just build good taprooms. These 15 compare tasting counts, walking distance and what the ticket actually includes.

Toronto Distillery District Walking Tour - Stop one: getting oriented at Go Tours Canada
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Toronto Distillery District Walking Tour

1.Toronto Distillery District Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 327 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $21Our pick

Spend about an hour exploring Toronto’s Distillery District with guides such as Erik, Tom, David, or Zach. Learn how Gooderham & Worts grew from milling into a major whiskey producer, see preserved Victorian industrial buildings, and hear stories of business, Toronto, and the area’s revival. Groups are capped at 15 people.

“Our tour guide had a lot of knowledge of the local area and you could feel his interest in the history it was a good thing to do while in Toronto. Had a good tour”

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Toronto: Distillery District Historic Walking Tour - Beginning at 11 Gristmill Lane
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Toronto: Distillery District Historic Walking Tour

2.Toronto: Distillery District Historic Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 267 reviews · 1 hour · from $20

Walk Toronto’s Distillery District with an English-speaking guide such as Eric, Nicole, Devin, or Tom. In one hour, you’ll see Victorian industrial buildings, hear how Gooderham & Worts became a world-leading distillery, and learn about Toronto’s rough early years. The tour is easy, wheelchair accessible, and does not include alcohol tastings.

“Yesterday I did a tour with Erik. I had an amazing time and learned a lot about the area and the history of Toronto. Thanks a lot!”

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30-Minute Distillery District Segway Tour - What you can and cannot fit into 30 minutes
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30-Minute Distillery District Segway Tour

3.30-Minute Distillery District Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 214 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Learn to ride a Segway, then spend 30 minutes gliding through Toronto’s Distillery Historic District with a guide such as Eric, Nicole, or David. You’ll pass red-brick lanes, sculptures, cafés, galleries, pubs, and shops while hearing local history. Helmets, training, and small lockers are provided. The tour suits beginners age 12 and up.

“All I can say is FUN, FUN FUN!! Our Segway tour guide, Eric was absolutely amazing from start to finish. Knowledgeable, confident and great with my partner who was a first time segway-er! We had Eric all to ourselves but that did not stop his sheer enthusiasm. I was so sad when the tour finished because riding segways are incredibly fun and Eric just made it so enjoyable for us. Loved Eric's Segway dances too!!”

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Vancouver Behind-the-Scenes Brewery Tour - What happens at the brewery stops
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Vancouver Behind-the-Scenes Brewery Tour

4.Vancouver Behind-the-Scenes Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend about three hours visiting three Vancouver craft breweries with transport from downtown, beer samples, and special brewery access. Guides such as Darren, Cam, Kevin, Sean, and Rachael have led lively tours, explaining local beer styles and brewing basics. You must be 19 or older and bring photo ID.

“We had cam as our guide, he made the experience very enjoyable for everyone in the group, we came in as strangers to each other and left as friends. The beers you get to try are awesome too”

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Quebec City: Honey and Distillery Tour with Tasting - Fermentation and distillation, explained without the fog
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Quebec City: Honey and Distillery Tour with Tasting

5.Quebec City: Honey and Distillery Tour with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 103 reviews · 1 hour · from $21

At Apikol, co-owners and beekeepers Fred, Frederic, or Nadine guide you from a live indoor hive through honey extraction, fermentation, distillation, and tasting. This one-hour, small-group visit costs $21 and includes three beverages, with non-alcoholic options for visitors under 18.

“Absolutely lovely - super interesting, delightful tasting. Would completely recommend to anyone visiting Québec city!”

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Toronto: Craft Brewery Tour - Meeting at Keele Station
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Toronto Craft Brewery Tour

6.Toronto Craft Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend about four hours visiting three Toronto breweries in a 10-seater van with a Brew Captain. You’ll get four 5-ounce pours at each stop, learn how beer is made, and ask questions along the way. Guides such as Bruce, Alex, Matthew, and Maddie have led past tours, with brewery choices subject to change.

“The tour was great, our guide Alex provided a pleasant experience and was knowledgable with each brewery we went to - would recommend 100%”

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Montreal Old Port: Craft Brewery and Beer Tasting Tour - Starting with BreWskey’s first three pours
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Montreal Old Port: Craft Brewery and Beer Tasting Tour

7.Montreal Old Port: Craft Brewery and Beer Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 87 reviews · 3 hours · from $50

Meet Antoine or another bilingual guide at BreWskey Taproom for a three-hour walk through Old Montreal’s beer scene. Taste nine beers at BreWskey, 3 Brasseurs St-Paul, and Les Soeurs Grises, with party mix, a pretzel, and local cheeses. Expect brewing facts, city stories, and access to a brewing facility.

“A great tour that was informative, fun and definitely worth the money. We had a great tour guide, Antoine, who knew his stuff and made sure we all had a great time.”

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Street Art and Craft Beer 2 in 1 Walking Tour Vancouver - Olympic Village begins with the big picture
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Street Art and Craft Beer 2 in 1 Walking Tour Vancouver

8.Street Art and Craft Beer 2 in 1 Walking Tour Vancouver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

Start at Olympic Village with False Creek views, then follow a guide through mural-lined lanes in Mount Pleasant. You’ll visit Beaumont Studios, meet local artists when possible, enjoy one can of local beer, and taste four small pours at Electric Bicycle Brewing and Faculty Brewing. Guides have included Alexis, Erica, Andrew, Cameron, and Fran.

“Cameron was aweome! Great steet art and brewery tour! Awesome so knowledgeable about the street art. Fun and knowledgeable”

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Toronto: Short Distillery District Segway Tour - Meeting at 11 Gristmill Lane
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Toronto: Short Distillery District Segway Tour

9.Toronto: Short Distillery District Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 55 reviews · 30 min · from $35

Learn to ride a Segway, then roll through Toronto’s Distillery District with an English-speaking guide. This 30-minute small-group tour covers the former Gooderham and Worts Distillery, Victorian industrial architecture, galleries, sculptures, cafés, and shops. Guides including Nicole, David, Eric, and Erik have earned praise for patient instruction, humor, and memorable stories.

“Our guide Erik was amazing - my boyfriend loved his puns and the humour made all the wacky facts stick in our heads about the Distillery District. We were only in TO for a fly in visit but doing the tour on a segway was the best choice we could have made, would recommend doing all tours of new cities like this !!”

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The Montreal Craft Beer Tour / Brewpub Experience - Starting at Le Saint-Bock on Saint-Denis Street
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The Montreal Craft Beer Tour / Brewpub Experience

10.The Montreal Craft Beer Tour / Brewpub Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $88

Spend about three hours walking Montreal’s Latin Quarter, tasting eight local craft beers at four brewpubs, and sampling poutine, snacks, and chocolate. Guides such as Shane, Francoise, and Gabriel add beer and city history, while the small group size keeps the experience relaxed. The tour starts on Saint-Denis Street and finishes near Sherbrooke Street.

“Me and my stepbrother weee visiting Montreal with our families and we wanted a little guy time. This was such a great thing to do. Our guides were great and knowledgeable. I wish we did this on our first day (Tuesday) so we would have a better idea of the city which we had after this tour. Would totally do this again. I wanted to stay around and hangout with the group but our wives were calling to meet us.”

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Calgary Street Art & Craft Beer 3 Hour Tasting Tour - Starting with beer at Bottlescrew Bill’s and Buzzards
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Calgary Street Art & Craft Beer 3 Hour Tasting Tour

11.Calgary Street Art & Craft Beer 3 Hour Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

Walk Calgary’s Beltline with an English-speaking guide such as Jamie, Aida, Darrel, or Daniel, stopping for eight 4-ounce beer samples at two local breweries. You’ll hear the stories behind the murals, visit the 17th Avenue area, and return to the starting point after about three hours. Expect plenty of walking and a relaxed group of no more than 12.

“The Tour Guide was very knowledgeable about the muriel and street arts. Loved the Beer tasting too. Very good Experience 🙂”

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Calgary: Street Art & Craft Beer Walking Tour w/ Tastings - Downtown murals give the walk its pace
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Calgary: Street Art & Craft Beer Walking Tour w/ Tastings

12.Calgary: Street Art & Craft Beer Walking Tour w/ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 23 reviews · 3 hours · from $89

Spend three hours walking Calgary’s mural routes with a local English-speaking guide, stopping for craft beer at Bottlescrew Bill’s, Trolley 5, and another beer venue. You’ll taste local brews, learn the stories behind the art, and finish at High Park. Guides have included Daniel, Mario, Darryl, and Jamie.

“a small group tour. Daniel, our guide, was the best. He was very knowledgeable and made our time fun. Unbelievable artwork. Refreshing beer stops. Worth every penny.”

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Park Distillery Tour with Craft Spirits Tasting - Starting at 219 Banff Avenue
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Park Distillery Tour with Craft Spirits Tasting

13.Park Distillery Tour with Craft Spirits Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $11Best value

Visit Park Distillery at 219 Banff Avenue for a one-hour guided look at its working distillery and four craft spirit samples. Guides such as Aifric, Rori, and Ana explain the process and help you compare vodka, gin, and whiskey. The small group is limited to six, with a 3:30 pm start.

“So much fun ❤️. We took a tour where we got to ask questions and then got to do 4 tastings of whichever liquors they made. The guide was really interesting and I added on a make your own gin experience.”

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Quebec City: Montmorency Falls and Microbrewery eBike Tour - Meeting at Parc John-Munn beside La Barberie
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Quebec City: Montmorency Falls and Microbrewery eBike Tour

14.Quebec City: Montmorency Falls and Microbrewery eBike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 3h 30m · from $108

Meet beside La Barberie for a 3.5-hour guided eBike ride with English or French commentary. You’ll pedal through Domaine de Maizerets and along the St. Lawrence River to Montmorency Falls, ride the cable car for sweeping views, then return for a local snack and craft beer. Guides include Pablo, Jacob, Mark, Marc, and Jake.

“Mark took us on an excellent tour. He was informative and very interested in what he was sharing with us. The bikes were excellent quality and very comfortable and the additional beer tasting at the end was a great finale.”

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Ottawa: Local Wine and Cider Tour - Buyers + Cellars brings the city into the tour
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Ottawa: Local Wine and Cider Tour

15.Local Wine and Cider Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 16 reviews · 7 hours · from $130

Spend seven hours tasting Ontario wines and ciders at three stops, beginning at Buyers + Cellars in Ottawa and continuing to KIN Vineyards and Farm Gate Cider. You’ll meet at the ByWard Market, travel with an English or French-speaking guide, learn about vineyard and orchard work, and eat charcuterie, flatbread, and wood-oven pizza.

“Bait and switch. Did not go to the winery listed on the posting. Instead we went to a smaller, cheaper winery. Also were not provided with the pizza listed in the itinerary, instead we only had charcuterie all day. Disappointing for what would have otherwise been a nice day.”

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