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 OLD
TORONTO BEER TOUR
 Itinerary:
11:00 a.m. VIP
Tour & Lunch at Steam Whistle Brewing
 We
begin our Old Toronto Beer Tour at 11:00 a.m. at
Steam Whistle Brewery
located just south of the SkyDome in Toronto's historic railway
'Roundhouse'. (Take the Queen's Quay streetcar from Union
Station to York Street and walk a short block north).
 Here
we will be greeted by our tour guide & beer expert and
the friendly folks
at Steam Whistle.Following a brief introduction and a taste
of their popular European-style
Pilsner, we will then commence with our special VIP tour.
We will hear the Steam Whistle story and learn aspects of the brewing
process as well as the history of the pilsner style.
Following our VIP tour, we'll sit down to enjoy a European-style smorgasbord lunch accompanied, of course, by a refreshing Steam Whistle Pilsner.
Historic Fort York
 To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, we have added a visit to Fort York National Historic Site. The birthplace of modern Toronto, Fort York was originally built in 1793.
Boasting the largest collection of original War of 1812 buildings, our Fort York stop will include visits to the Blockhouse Number 2 (1813) and the 1815 Officers' Brick Barracks and Mess establishments.
Since Soldiers in the British Army were allowed 'six pints a day' as part of their daily ration, this is where the history of beer in Toronto begins.
Amsterdam Brewery
 We
board our bus for The
Amsterdam Brewing Company passing such historic landmarks
as the infamous Wheat Sheaf Tavern (1849) and the old Molson
Fleet Sreet Brewery site. One of Toronto’s original micro-breweries,
the Amsterdam is praised for their eclectic range of beers
that include traditional lagers, dark ales and fruit-infused
beer. Hosted by your guide, you will partake in a "tutored
tasting" of a broad selection of available Amsterdam
brews.
Ireland Park/Canada Malting Silos
On
the way to our next brewery destination, we will make a brief
stop to Ireland Park on Toronto's waterfront. This sculpture park memorialises the Irish immigrants who
arrived here during the Famine of 1847 and contributed significantly to the growth
of 19th century industry and culture in Toronto, including brewing
and distilling. From this site, we will also get a close-up
view of the Canada
Malting Silos, recently designated a Toronto heritage site.
 Now
we re-board our bus
for a short driving tour of the old city of Toronto. We'll
re-discover some of Toronto's 'lost breweries'
as well as interesting examples of the city's historic
architecture.
Then, a brief walking-tour through the heart of "Corktown"
will help us experience the ambience of 19th century Toronto
as well as visit the restored edifice of the legendary
Dominion Brewery.
Mill Street Brewery, Distillery District
 Our
last stop will be at the Mill
Street Brewery which is housed in an old Tankhouse within
the 19th century Gooderham & Worts Historic
Distillery District. You'll be free to  explore this fascinating
destination with its cobblestone streets and an eclectic assortment
of galleries and shops, as well as the Mill Street Brewery. The
Mill Street Brewery is East Toronto's first commercial brewery
to open in over 100 years, producing handcrafted organic beers
and ales in a neighbourhood once renowned for its beer. Tour
members may choose to stay and explore the Distillery District,
head safely home or join us for a fabulous optional beer dinner
at the Granite Brewery. This portion of the tour ends
at a approximately 5:30 p.m.
Optional "Beer Dinner" at Granite Brewery
Those
joining us for dinner will board the bus for the short drive
to our final destination, The Granite Brewery. On the way we will drive by the site of the old Helliwell Brewery at the Todmorden
Mills Heritage Museum & Arts Centre.
We
are greeted at the Granite  Brewery
by proprietor Ron Keefe. Well known to beer lovers far and wide,
the  Granite Brewery
has made its mark specializing
in traditional top-fermented Ales, staunchly English in style.
We'll have a chance to sample the unique qualities of these
authentic Cask-Conditioned Ales in combination with a fabulous
4-course beer dinner. This beer dinner is available for only
$50 extra, and includes all food, beer, taxes and gratuities.
Please advise us in advance if you will
be joining us for this added feature. A short walk to
the Yonge subway line.
Old
Toronto Beer Tour - All inclusive price: $99
includes all beer samples, a light lunch, bus transportation,
park and VIP brewery visits, professional hosting, taxes
and gratuities.
Add on a 4-course gourmet beer dinner evening for an
extra 50 bucks for
an all-inclusive price of $149.00.
Remember,
life is to enjoy but please don't drink and drive
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For more information on the Old Toronto Beer Tour
call Oliver at: 416-662-6312
This tour will
operate with a minimum number of participants. If an Old Toronto
Beer Tour is cancelled due to minimum numbers not being met,
a full refund will be issued within 10 days of tour cancellation.
All brewery/restaurant and
museum visits are subject to availability.
Other Important Rules and
Regs:
Event participation is limited
to adults who are of the legal drinking age in Ontario, which
is 19 years old.
Furthermore, attendees will
be required prior to joining the tour to sign a legal release absolving the event organiser and any and all of its officers,
directors, agents and other representatives or spokespersons
whatsoever from any and all legal liability or responsibility
in connection with the event or any aspect thereof including
with regard to attendees' safe return home after the event
concludes, and otherwise as will be stated in the detailed
legal release to be provided to attendees for their immediate
signature just prior to commencement of the tour. A copy of
the detailed legal release to be signed is available in advance
of the tour's commencement from the organiser, upon request.
Attendees will not be permitted to join the tour unless such
release is first signed and delivered to the event organiser.
Event organiser will, as
a courtesy, suggest names of nearby hotels should attendees
wish to stay the night in downtown Toronto prior to returning
home, and will also give attendees, upon request, telephone
numbers of taxi companies that can provide transport in the
Toronto area. All related costs are solely the responsibility
of attendees.
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2012 Tour Schedule
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2012
Saturday Tour Dates:
May 5, 12, 26
June
2 (sold out)
June
9
June
16 (Father's Day weekend)
June
23
July 7, 14, 21, 28
August 11, 18, 25
Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29
Oct. 13, 20, 27
Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24
Dec. 1
Old
Toronto Beer Tour
is a guided tour
for $99.00 and includes:
•
Tutored Beer Tastings
• Three Brewery Visits
• Complementary Cold Buffet Lunch
• Ireland Park/Canada Malting Silos
• Fort York National Historic Site
• Distillery District
• Walking tour of Corktown
• Bus Transportation
• Professional tour guide/beer expert
Optional
gourmet beer dinner also available for additional $50.
Reserve online now! But be
sure to also email
us directly (or phone 416-662-6312) so that we can confirm guest
names and contact info.
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may also reserve by calling:
416-662-6312
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Email us at: beerloverstour.com@sympatico.ca
"
My wife and I are relatively new to Toronto and we love beer so
this tour was perfect for us. We got the brewing history of Toronto,
we saw parts of the city we were not aware of, sampled some fine
brews, learned more about our favourite beverage and met some very
nice people. The Beer Lover's Tour of Toronto made for an absolutely
terrific day. Thanks Oliver
and crew!"
-- D. Brisson
To
book the Old Toronto Beer tour or for more information call:
The
Beer Lovers' Tour Company at:416-662-6312or
send us an email
Please
drop us a line with your comments or questions:
Oliver
Dawson,
The
Beer Lovers Tour Co.
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