As the North and South Mountains embrace the Annapolis Valley, they provide optimal shelter, resulting in mild temperatures and a unique microclimate. This climate, along with the rich, fertile soils of the region, combine to create the perfect recipe for an agricultural bounty. From apples and grapes to hops and grains, they all flourish here – it’s no wonder why the Annapolis Valley has become one of Canada’s most prolific hubs of wineries, breweries, cideries, and distilleries. Take a spirited adventure as you sip and sample Annapolis Valley’s celebrated craft beverages.

Wineries – Sip and savour the Valley’s best

The first on the Nova Scotia wine scene, Domaine de Grand Pré winery, opened in 1979 in the Annapolis Valley. It brought to light the region’s affinity for excellent grape growing. In the following years, many other wineries followed, and today, Annapolis Valley wines are considered world-class in taste and quality. The wine industry now provides more than $245 million and attracts more than 150,000 visitors to Nova Scotia annually. Adding to the tourist appeal, some wineries offer on-site accommodations so you can take a destination vacation and stay among the scenic vineyards while you sip. 

Avondale Sky Winery
80 Avondale Cross Road
Newport Landing 

Beausoleil Farmstead
1469 Church Street
Port Williams
(Makers of wine & wine/cider blends) 

Beaver Creek Vineyard
496 Carleton Road
Lawrencetown 

Benjamin Bridge
1966 White Rock Road
Gaspereau Valley 

Bent Ridge Winery
4499 Highway 14
Windsor**
**(Also home to Bent Nail Crafted Beers!) 

Domaine de Grand Pré
11611 Highway 1
Grand Pré 

Gaspereau Vineyards
2239 White Rock Road
Gaspereau

L’Acadie Vineyards
310 Slayter Road
Gaspereau 

Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards
11143 Evangeline Trail
Wolfville 

Luckett Vineyards
1923 Grand Pré Road
Gaspereau  

Mercator Vineyards
88 Dyke Road
Wolfville 

Planters Ridge Winery
1441 Church Street
Port Williams 

Lost Bell Winery
11 Dudley Park Lane, RR 2
Falmouth 

1365 Church Street Vineyard
1365 Church Street
Port Williams

Breweries – Crafting Local Flavours

After the success of area wineries, local craft brewers decided to join the burgeoning craft beverage industry. The craft beer industry has burst forth, with brewers using locally grown ingredients to craft innovative beer flavours.  Click here for more information about the Cider Route.

Annapolis Brewing Company
302 St. George Street
Annapolis Royal 

Bay of Fundy Brewing Co.
(formerly Wayfarers’ Port Williams)
1116 Kars Street
Port Williams 

Hilltop Hops’ Brewhouse
7232 Highway 14
Brooklyn 

Horton Ridge Malt & Grain
2504 Ridge Road
Wolfville 

Lunn’s Mill Beer Co.
515 Carleton Road
Lawrencetown 

Meander River Farm & Brewery
906 Woodville Road
Ashdale 

Paddy’s Brewpub
460 Main Street
Wolfville /
42 Aberdeen Street
Kentville

Schoolhouse Brewery
40 Water Street
Windsor 

Sea Level Brewing
Taproom/Patio/Retail at:
Millstone Harvest Brewhouse
9146 Highway 221
Sheffield Mills

The Church Brewing Company
329 Main Street
Wolfville 

Brig & Barq Taproom
980 Terry’s Creek Road
Port Williams

Salt Box Brewery
456 Main Street
Wolfville

Smokehouse Brewery
170 Cottage Street
Berwick

Roof Hound Brewing Co.
573 Main Street
Kingston

Cideries – A taste of the orchard

Crisp and vibrant, with just the right amount of sweetness, the Annapolis Valley’s cideries use apples fresh from the region’s orchards. A long growing season featuring warm days and cool nights along with rich soil, produces a plentiful harvest of a wide variety of apples. Visit these cideries and markets for a tempting taste of the orchard!

Annapolis Cider Company
388 Main Street

East Coast Cider Company
304 St. George Street
Annapolis Royal

Maritime Express Cider Company
325 Main Street
Kentville 

Noggins Corner Farm Market
10009 Highway 1
Greenwich

Hennigar’s Farm Market
10272 Highway 1
Greenwich NS

Meander River Farm & Brewery
906 Woodville Rd
Greenhill

Beausoleil Vineyards
1469 B Church Street
Port Williams

Distilleries – Discover Delightful Spirits

Using handcrafted recipes, our local distilleries create one-of-a-kind flavours! From gins and vodkas to rums and whiskeys (and much more), you’ll find premium spirits using the finest locally grown ingredients. 

Barreling Tide Distillery
1164 Parkway Drive
Port Williams 

Still Fired Distilleries
9548 Nova Scotia Trunk 8
Annapolis Royal 

Cherry Tree Distillery
163 Gerrish Street
Windsor

Take a tour

Hop aboard and take a tour with a knowledgeable guide to experience the delightful taste of the Annapolis Valley, meet the makers, see the process, and learn from the experts! A variety of packages are available to suit your preferences; all you have to do is relax and enjoy the experience!   

MAGIC WINERY BUS
Ph. 902-670-0340 

WINE & BEER TOURS OF NOVA SCOTIA
Ph. 1-800-979-9342 

Whether you’re craving an icy cold, crisp cider, a full-bodied beer, an aromatic wine, or a unique spirit, we hope you’ll explore the wineries, breweries, cideries, and distilleries of this remarkable region. Each drink tells a story of the land, the people who cultivated it; and the artistry and creativity that went into it. Cheers!