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Collingwood Day Tour

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Come aboard with us on our fun Collingwood Day Tour! Our first stop will be Northwinds Brewery for a sampling flight of their craft beers. Next, we will head over to Black Bellows Brewing Co. for another flight of beers deliciously paired with your optional lunch selections. After that, we will voyage over to visit the kind folks at Collingwood Brewing Co. for a Guided Tasting flight of their refreshing brews. Then, it will be back to your lodgings in the Collingwood area after a fun day out!

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Eat, sip and be merry!

• Visit to 3 Collingwood / Blue Mountains craft breweries.
• Behind the scenes tour of a Blue Mountains or Collingwood craft brewery.
• Beer flights (beer samples) at each location (4 x 5oz at each brewery).
• Knowledgeable and fun Cicerone-certified guide.
• Round trip transportation from Blue Mountain Village.
• Meet your guide at Blue Mountain Village.  VIEW MAP
• Along the way, your guide will give you an overview of craft beer, wine, spirits production in Ontario.
• Visit The Collingwood Brewery .
• Next stop, the Side Launch Brewery … more tasting.
• Visit the Thornbury Cider & Brew House .
• Head back to the drop off point at your accommodation or Blue Mountain Village

*schedule / breweries subject to change without notice.

When:   Available year-round tours daily * *Subject to availability

• Minimum age is 19 years. Proof of age may be required. Please bring government issued photo ID.
• Tour guide gratuities are accepted at your discretion.
• This tour operates in all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately.
• Closed toe shoes are required for behind the scenes tours. You are welcome to wear open toed sandals or flip-flops, but you will not able to enter view production spaces.

Perfect for the craft beer lover in your life who wants to learn more and are looking for something fun to do, this tour of some of the best craft breweries in the Blue Mountains and Collingwood makes a great experience gift!

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Collingwood and the Blue Mountains Wineries

Collingwood and the Blue Mountains region of Ontario is a hidden gem for wine lovers. Nestled in the heart of Ontario's Georgian Bay, this area is home to a variety of wineries that offer unique and delicious wines. The Blue Mountains area is particularly known for its crisp white wines, but also produces excellent red and sparkling wines. The wineries in this region are not only known for their wines, but also for the beautiful and picturesque settings in which they are located.

The Roost Winery

One of the most popular wineries in the Blue Mountains area is The Roost Winery. This winery is known for producing high-quality wines using traditional winemaking methods. The Roost winery also offers tours and tastings, allowing visitors to learn about the winemaking process and try a variety of wines.

Georgian Hills Winery

Another must-visit winery in the Blue Mountains region is Georgian Hills Vineyards. This winery produces a variety of wines, including Riesling, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir. Visitors can also enjoy a scenic tour of the vineyard, which offers beautiful views of the surrounding hills and valleys.

py Cidery is located in the beautiful Blue Mountains region of Ontario, Canada. The cidery was established in 2012 by a group of friends who were passionate about creating high-quality ciders using locally-sourced ingredients. The Spy Cidery team uses traditional cider-making methods, combining both wild and cultivated apples to create a unique and delicious taste.

The Spy Cidery offers a range of ciders, from dry to sweet, traditional to fruity and experimental. They also have a rotating selection of seasonal ciders that are available for a limited time. Spy Cidery is open year-round, offering tastings and tours of the cidery. Visitors can enjoy a flight of ciders while taking in the stunning views of the Blue Mountains. The Spy Cidery also has a retail shop where you can purchase bottles of their ciders to take home. If you're in the Blue Mountains area and looking for a fun and delicious experience, Spy Cidery is definitely worth a visit.

Thornbury Cider

Thornbury Cider is a cidery located in the Blue Mountains region of Ontario, Canada. The company was founded in 2009 by a group of friends who were passionate about crafting delicious, high-quality ciders using locally-sourced apples. The cidery is situated in a beautiful, rural setting, surrounded by lush orchards and rolling hills.

Thornbury Cider prides itself on its use of traditional cider-making techniques, combined with modern technology and equipment. They use only the freshest and highest quality apples, which are hand-picked and pressed on site. The cidery offers a range of different ciders, including dry, semi-dry, sweet, and sparkling ciders. They also offer seasonal ciders, as well as a variety of ciders infused with different fruits and flavors. The cidery is a popular destination for visitors to the Blue Mountains region, and is open for tours and tastings. Visitors can take a tour of the cidery and learn about the cider-making process, and then sample a selection of ciders in the tasting room.

For those looking for a unique wine tasting experience, The Old Town Cellar is a must-visit. This winery is located in the historic town of Collingwood and offers a variety of wines, including sparkling wines and fortified wines. Visitors can also enjoy a tour of the cellars, where the wines are aged.

Blue Mountains Winer and Cider!

The Blue Mountains region of Ontario offers a variety of activities for wine lovers, from wine tasting to vineyard tours . The wineries in this area are known for their high-quality wines and beautiful settings, making it a perfect destination for a weekend getaway or a day trip. The Blue Mountains wineries are a hidden gem that wine lovers should not miss out on.

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Join the Cornell Hard Cider Program Work Team & The New York Cider Association on June 14 as we tour commercial cider operations across Western NY. We’ll hear from producers about their agri-entertainment, cider production, and cider apple production strategies. Extension specialists and researchers from CCE and Cornell will discuss current research into cider apple varieties, cider apple orchard management, and mechanical harvesting.

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Clarksburg Cider

4493 Walden Ave., Lancaster 14086

• Hosted by Michael Robb (owner) and Isabella Pucci-Schaefer (cidermaker)
• Short Tour of Production Facilities
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Travel to stop 2, ~36 minutes, 11-11:40 AM

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Becker Farms & Vizcarra Vineyards

3724 Quaker Rd., Gasport 14067

• Hosted by Mindy Vizcarra
• Agri-entertainment, how beverages fit in, how its grown
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Donovan Orchards Estate Ciders

8503 Lower Lake Rd., Barker 14012

• Hosted by Scott Donovan
• Orchard Tour
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Travel to Stop 4 ~17 minutes, 2:20-2:40 PM

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LynOaken Farms & Steampunk Cider

11540 Platten Rd., Lyndonville 14098

• Hosted by Christopher & Jonathan Oakes
• High density hard cider block
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3:45 PM ADJOURN , or head to the tasting room at LynOaken Farms Market & Winery for a tasting or purchase at 10609 Ridge Road Medina NY, 14103  (~11 minutes)

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Snowshoe, Waterfall & Wine Tour

Winter activities are always more enjoyable when there’s wine tasting.  Join your friends on an easy snowshoeing trek to, Hoggs Falls, one of the most impressive waterfalls along the Niagara Escarpment.  This is a perfect intro to snowshoeing, or for those who want a shorter experience.

Afterwards you might be hungry for a light lunch or snack, so there’s a quick stop at the Ravenna Country Market where you can buy one of their tasty sandwiches, home-made soup and famous butter tarts.

Next we stop in at a local winery with a beautiful country setting, overlooking their vineyard.  You’ll sample some of the finest award winning cool-climate wines, in the Blue Mountain area, along with a cheese and charcuterie plate.  Before heading back, we visit one of the local cideries where you’ll enjoy a flight of their orchard-to-glass craft ciders.  This is truly one of the best things to do in winter!

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• Transportation from Collingwood and Blue Mountain Resort area
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Must Visit Collingwood and Blue Mountain Breweries

Updated: Jan 31, 2023

Collingwood and the Blue Mountains are home to a variety of breweries, each with their own unique style and offerings. From small, family-owned operations like Still Fields to larger, more established companies like Side Launch Brewery. These breweries produce a wide range of beers, including easy drinking lagers, english style ales, stouts, and many many more. Many of these breweries also offer tours and tastings, and run regular community events. Overall, the breweries in Collingwood and the Blue Mountains are an important part of the local culture and economy and are a must-visit for any beer lover. So sit back, relax, crack a cold one and read why Collingwood and the Blue Mountains should be your next craft beer destination.

The Collingwood Brewery

The Collingwood Brewery is a Canadian brewery located in the town of Collingwood, Ontario. They offer a wide variety of beers, including lagers, ales, stouts, and pilsners. Some of their signature beers include their flagship beer, the Collingwood Pilsner, which is a crisp and refreshing pilsner with a clean finish. They also offer a variety of seasonal beers, such as their Winter Ale, which is a dark and rich beer with notes of caramel and chocolate. Additionally, they offer a rotating selection of limited release beers, such as their Barrel-Aged Sour, which is aged in oak barrels for a unique and complex flavour. In addition to the fantastic line up of beer, Collingwood is a great brewery to visit as they have a large spacious indoor taproom and a beer garden in the summer which hosts concerts and features local artists, businesses and food vendors.

Side Launch Brewing Company

Side Launch Brewing Company is a popular craft brewery located near The Blue Mountain Village. Known for their unique and flavourful beers, they have quickly become a must-visit destination for beer enthusiasts visiting the Collingwood and Blue MountIan area. The brewery features a taproom and outdoor patio where visitors can sample a variety of beers, enjoy a pint in the sun and throw some horse shoes! Side Launch Brewing Company offers a great view of their brewery equipment from their taproom and their team is happy to teach you about the brewing process! With a wide range of beers to choose from, including IPAs, stouts, and sours, there is something for every palate at SideLaunch Brewery. SideLaunch offers Saturday afternoon Ski Apres which features food vendors and live music. Side Launch is a popular spot to visit after a day on the slopes at Blue Mountain Village.

Black Bellows Craft Brewery Brew Pub

Black Bellows Brewing Company is a Collingwood craft brewery located in downtown Collingwood. Black Bellows has a line up of delicious flagship beers and they also regularly make seasonal's which will give you an opportunity to try new and exciting beer styles. Not just a great destination for beer, but they also offer amazing brewpub cuisine making them one of the top restaurants in Collingwood.

The Brewery prides itself on using the finest ingredients and strict brewing techniques to create truly exceptional beers. The brewery‘s taproom is a popular destination for beer lovers, definitely put it on your list for things to do in Collingwood.

Northwinds Brewpubs

Northwinds Brewery has two locations, Northwinds Blue Mountain offering a picturesque view the ski hills in Blue Mountain Village. The Second location is Northwinds Collingwood The flagship location. Northwinds Brewery is known for providing high quality beers and high quality pub fare. The Brewery’s taproom is a popular destination and a great place to visit when you are looking for something to do in Collingwood or the Blue Mountains. Stop in for their Pizza, daily food specials and live music.

Thornbury Craft

Thornbury Craft also to some, known as Thornbury Cider offers both a wide range of ciders and craft beer. It is located in the quaint town of Thornbury close the Bruce Wine Bar and the Georgian bay. A great place to stop on your bike rides along Georgian trail. The brewery also has a taproom where visitors can sample their beers and ciders, and take home a cans or bottle to enjoy later. A great Cidery, craft brewery and restaurant in Thornbury to enjoy when visiting.

Still fields Brewery

Stillfields Brewery is a small, independent brewery located on a family farm in Meaford. They specialize in producing high-quality, handcrafted beers using ingredients from their property. Their brews are available in a variety of styles, offering a rotating selection of naturally fermented seasonal and limited-edition beers. In addition Stillfields Brewery collaborates with other breweries and industry professionals to create a unique and experimental brews. Overall, Stillfields Brewery is known for their attention to detail and dedication to producing exceptional beers. They also, host a variety of chef and food trucks on weekends to add to the overall experience when visiting.

Creemore Springs

Creemore Springs Brewery is located in the small town of Creemore, Ontario. The Brewery was founded in 1987 By John Barnett and is known for producing traditional, European-style beers using all natural ingredients. Known for their flagship beer Creemore Springs Premium Lager, a crisp and refreshing beer made using a traditional Bavarian Recipe. Creemore Springs Brewery is located walking distance to many restaurants in Creemore.

If you are looking to visit these breweries than book a tour with us! Let our team of expert guides drive you around to the top breweries in Collingwood and the Blue Mountains while you get to sit back, sip and enjoy yourself!

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BLAKE’S ORCHARD AND CIDER MILL ANNOUNCES 2024 FESTIVAL LINE-UP

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ARMADA, Mich. May 28, 2024 – Blake’s Orchard and Cider Mill is pleased to announce its all season 2024 festival line-up with something for everyone to enjoy. Kicking off with new strawberry season events in June to the annual Holiday Extravaganza in Dec., Blake’s welcomes visitors throughout the year with a full calendar of events at its Orchard and Cider Mill and Blake’s Big Apple locations, both in Armada. Strawberry Social – June 15 – 16 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Blake’s Big Apple (71485 North Ave. in Armada) Strawberries will take center stage at this event. In addition to fields full of U-pick strawberries, guests can enjoy live music, take advantage of specials on strawberry treats including slushies and pies, and sip on strawberry hard ciders. Tickets are $15.95 per person and include admission to Funland, free pony rides and face painting for children, a wagon ride, and a strawberry shortcake. Ages two and under are free. NEW Strawberry Festival – June 22 from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. at Blake’s Orchard and Cider Mill (17985 Armada Center Rd. in Armada) This new strawberry-centric summer festival starts bright and early with extended hours for U-pick strawberries and ends at dusk with a fireworks show on the farm. Other activities include live music and line dancing, strawberry treats, strawberry cocktails and mocktails, and new limited edition strawberry wine. This event is FREE for all ages. Annual Lavender Festival – July 12 – 14 and 19 – 21 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Blake’s Orchard and Cider Mill Extended to two weekends for 2024, Blake’s is offering guests even more opportunities to immerse themselves in tranquil fields of lavender and stroll an open-air market featuring more than 200 Michigan artisans. There will also be DIY make-and-take workshops, educational sessions on aromatherapy, gardening, and natural wellness, and a children’s activity tent. There will also be lavender-infused treats for sale, including lavender ice cream, donuts, and cupcakes, as well as Blake’s Hard Cider and Blake’s Brewing Co.’s limited edition lavender-infused hard cider and beer. Advance tickets are $12 per person (by July 12) and $14 day of. New for 2024, admission includes entry to Funland and a train ride to and from the lavender fields. Children two and under are free. 4th Annual Sunflower Festival – Aug. 9 – 11 and 16 – 18 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Blake’s Orchard and Cider Mill New for 2024, Blake’s is extending this beloved festival to two weekends. Enjoy a short walk to the sunflower fields to cut blooms and enjoy endless photo opportunities. There will also be 200 + artisans featuring handcrafted goods, and free classes, speakers, and demonstrations on topics such as natural wellness and aromatherapy. For an additional fee, guests can take part in DIY workshops using real sunflowers. Advance tickets are $10 per person (by July 1) and $14 day of. Admission includes entry to Funland. Children two and under are free. 9th Annual Cider Dayze – Aug. 24 – 25 from 12 – 6 p.m. at Blake’s Orchard and Cider Mill The Midwest’s largest premier craft cider and beer festival brings together more than 50 of the best regional breweries, cideries, and wineries, along with food trucks, a beer stein-holding competition, a silent disco, cornhole, giant beer pong and Jenga, and live music for the 21-and-up crowd. Tickets are $40 - $55 and include a commemorative glass and nine drink sample tickets. Save $10 by purchasing in advance by June 30. Designated driver tickets $20. Haunted Attractions– Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, Sept. 20 – Oct. 31 at Blake’s Big Apple A six-week long spooky celebration, Blake’s brings the thrills with Zombie Paintball, a Haunted Barn, Spookyland 3D Maze and a Haunted Hayride.

• Zombie Paintball: (no age restriction, parental discretion advised) Hop on Blake’s custom hayride equipped with paintball guns to hunt ‘live’ zombies as they scramble across ten ghoulish acres.
• Three-Story Haunted Barn: (suitable for ages 10+) Get ready for some frightful fun behind every door and corner as you explore all three floors.
• Spookyland 3D Maze: (suitable for all ages) Explore cornstalk mazes, enjoy a petting farm, pedal a kid-sized tractor on tricycle tracks, and discover the Funhouse and Terror Tunnel.
• Haunted Hayride: (no age restriction, parental discretion advised) Enjoy a leisurely wagon ride across Blake’s grounds where ghosts and goblins come to life along the journey.

Blake’s Holiday Extravaganza – Nov. 23 – 24 and Nov 29 – Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. & Annual Tree Lighting Nov. 23 at 6 p.m. Kick off the holidays with a day of shopping from dozens of unique artisan vendors, pick out the perfect Christmas tree, visit Santa Claus, and enjoy the sounds of carolers. There will also be free crafts and face painting for children. The excitement peaks with Blake’s annual tree lighting ceremony in Orchard Square on Nov. 23 at 6 p.m. This event is free to attend, with additional costs for some activities. For more information on these events and to purchase tickets, please visit www.blakefarms.com . Visit Blake’s Three Locations: Blake’s Orchard and Cider Mill and Tasting Room: 17985 Armada Center Rd., Armada Blake’s Backyard: 5590 Van Dyke Rd., Almont Blake’s Big Apple: 71485 North Ave., Armada (Opens for the season on June 6, 2024) About Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill Blake’s family-owned and operated orchard and cider mill in Armada, Mich. has been serving generations since 1946. With a commitment to excellence, a memorable experience is in store with delicious cider and donuts, corn mazes, haunted house, hayrides, hard cider bar and more. As one of the first U-Pick orchards in the state, we pride ourselves on offering the freshest fruit and vegetables, right at your fingertips including apples, strawberries, cherries, and peaches. Visit www.blakefarms.com. .

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