The 15 Best Breweries Tours in Canada

1.Vancouver Behind-the-Scenes Brewery Tour

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

Spend about three hours visiting three Vancouver craft breweries with transport from downtown, beer samples, and brewery access. Guides such as Darren, Cam, Kevin, Sean, and Rachael have led lively tours covering local beer, brewing basics, and new styles. The group is limited to 14 people and all guests must be 19 or older.

“Very fun, laid back tour! Our tour director was very personable and looked after all our needs. We'll done!”

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2.Toronto Craft Brewery Tour

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

Join Toronto Brewery Tours Inc. for a four-hour English-language trip to three craft breweries in a 10-seater van. Your Brew Captain leads tastings, explains beer-making, and adjusts the discussion to your interests. Past captains include Bruce, Alex, Matthew, and Maddie.

“We had a great time on the brewery tour. The host was great and knowledgable. Breweries were great as well. The other group on the tour was super fun. All together had fun times.”

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

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

Meet Antoine at BreWskey Taproom for a three-hour walking tour through three Old Port breweries. Taste nine beers with party mix, a pretzel, and local cheese while learning Montreal beer history in English or French.

“Very fun and very informative. Our guide Antoine was great. It was a bilingual tour and he was great at explaining everything in French and English. Visited 3 brewpubs all just a 10 minute walk between each location. Antoine taught us a bit of Montreal history as he lead us from each destination. Got to taste a wide variety of beers and even accompanied by food. Absolutely would recommend and Antoine was great.”

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4.The Montreal Craft Beer Tour / Brewpub Experience

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

Spend about three hours tasting eight beers at four Montreal brewpubs in the Latin Quarter. Guides such as Shane, Françoise, and Gabriel have led engaging groups through local beer, city history, poutine, snacks, and chocolate pairings.

“This is not a tour I would recommend to anyone. The guide did his best, but the tour company has not taken the time to make the experience worth the money. Beer is not great and for the most part it is NOT local. Food is not great. Locations were awful. Find your own pub and go.”

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5.Half-Day Niagara Micro Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Spend about five hours visiting Niagara breweries with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, bottled water, and tastings included. Guides such as Rick, Chris, Jerry, and Adrienne add local stories. Expect a broad beer sampler, a stop at Niagara College, and lunch at your own cost.

“The first stop was amazing and right downtown Niagara on the Lake. Beer tasting was customized and we had a great time with our bartender. Then we ate at Bricks and Barley! The experience and food was average. Third stop was at the college. We had an amazing Australian student show us around and customized our tasting experience. Fourth stop was suppose to be downtown Niagara Falls. We were in the downtown that wasn’t a tourist area at all. Stopped at Taps which reminded me of a dive bar. We were handed our flights, they were already poured, no customization or explanations. Sat in a very dark corner. Waitress was…”

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6.Brewery & Distillery Tour (Craft Beer, Spirits, and Cocktails)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $149

Ride in a climate-controlled Mercedes to Wayne Gretzky Estates, Niagara Oast House Brewers, Limited Distilling, and The Exchange Brewery. Your guide, often Donna, Karen, Dave, or Mark, leads a small group through beer, wine, spirits, and cocktail tastings around Niagara-on-the-Lake.

“We had a great time on this tour. There were four of us in our group, plus another 6 or so in our van - each on a slightly different tour. We got picked up and returned to our Fallsview hotel. I totally recommend this company for any of the Niagara Falls on the Lake tours.”

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7.Montmorency Falls and Microbrewery eBike Tour

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

Join a 3.5-hour guided eBike ride from La Barberie to Montmorency Falls. Cruise the St. Lawrence, explore Domaine de Maizerets, ride mostly flat paths, take the cable car, then finish with a local snack and craft beer. Tours run in English or French, with guides such as Pablo, Mark, Jake, and Marc.

“A great way to see the city’s landscape outside of the Old town. Our guide Pablo led a fun and informative tour. The beer tasting was an added bonus!”

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8.Private:Brewery, Winery, and Cider & Spirit Tastings Tour in SW Ontario

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Spend about five hours with your private group visiting Maelstrom Winery, Bad Apple Brewing, and Cowbell Brewing. A chauffeur handles the driving and tasting fees are included. Pickup is available within the stated service area around London, Exeter, Sarnia, and Stratford.

“Had a great experience doing the pedal pub experience in Grand Bend for a bachelorette party. I organized the event and it was easy to customize and add a trip to the Shake Ridge winery beforehand with the Wave staff. Overall I highly recommend.”

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9.Craft Brewery and Beer Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 3 hours · from $50

Meet your bilingual guide at Noctem Artisans Brasseurs for nine beer samples, three local snacks, and a look inside the brewery. Walk through St-Roch to La Barberie and La Korrigane, with beer history and brewing insight along the way.

“Wonderful. Guide and other guests were so much fun”

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10.North Vancouver Elite Walking Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $81

Join a small English-language walking tour through North Vancouver for 10 beer tastings totaling 40 ounces, tacos, and food-market stops. Your guide, including Arsham on some departures, connects local brewing with the Quay Market and historic Shipyards. The tour lasts about two to three hours.

“Our guide, Arsham, was very knowledge and personable. He made a good tour great. The tour felt like a great bang for the buck when it comes to the food, drink and information. Very highly recommend”

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11.Stawamus Chief Hike & Local Brewery Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $175

Leave downtown Vancouver at 8:00 am in a comfortable private vehicle for a self-guided hike to Stawamus Chief’s first peak. Allow four hours at the park, then enjoy 45 minutes at a Squamish brewery. Guide Roman has also provided water, snacks, local insight, and flexible drop-offs.

“Beautiful view! Trail was difficult but compensate. And the place to drink a beer excellent. The guide was pacient and very polite.”

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12.Craft Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 hours · from $80

Meet at Keele Station for a four-hour Toronto brewery outing led by a beer guide such as Bruce or Alex. Visit three breweries, taste a full flight at each, see how beer is made, and learn to spot differences in style and flavor. Transportation, tastings, and behind-the-scenes access are included.

“Had an amazing day on the Craft Brewery Tour, our guide Bruce was really good and informative about the different beers and brewing process as well as good fun. Would highly recommend this to anyone, not just beer lovers!”

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13.Locol Brewery Tours in Ontario

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Join Mike and Kent from LOCOL for a private, four-and-a-half-hour brewery tour through Ontario. Taste beers at Flux, Wishbone, New Limburg, and Charlotteville, with pickup available for groups and a return to McGonagall’s Pub in Brantford.

“This tour took my friends and I around turkey point to some pretty unique locations with amazing views! Mike and Kent were A++ guides; they were funny, knowledgeable and down to earth. Our kind of people! I highly recommend taking their tour around any of the locations they offer!”

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14.Brewpub Experience Beer Tasting & Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $78

Join an English-speaking guide for three brewpubs and a beer bar in Montreal. Taste 8+ beers, more than 2.5 pints in all, with poutine, cheese, gravlax, nachos, and chocolate. Gabriel has earned praise for clear beer and city commentary, though the tour can feel loosely organized.

“The tour guide Gabriel was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. He provided in-depth explanations of the beer process, and information about Montreal overall”

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15.Brewery Tours at Award Winning Venues

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 3h 30m · from $83

Join Shawn or another beer judging student or certified cicerone for a 210-minute Calgary brewery tour. Visit three award-winning breweries in separate districts, taste guided beer flights, learn how beer is made, and enjoy transport from the Calgary Tower.

“Great Brewery Tour! Shawn was a fun, funny and knowledgeable guide. He made a point of noting our preferences and made sure everyone had a great time and enjoyed their beers. The food option was delicious too. A great tour in a beautiful city!!”

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