OLD TORONTO BEER TOUR

Old Toronto Beer Tour logoItinerary:
11:00 a.m. VIP Tour & Lunch at Steam Whistle Brewing

steam whistle breweryWe 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).

Steam WhistleHere 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

Fort YorkTo commemorate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, we have a historic fort york 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.

Cross-city historic driveireland park

On the way to our next brewery destination, we will make a brief stop to Ireland Park on Toronto's waterfront. From this site, we will also get a close-up view of the Canada Malting Silos, recently designated a Toronto heritage site.
We'll also view Toronto's oldest tavern and the site of the original Toronto Molson Brewery, Draper Street and more.

Six Pints Beer Academy

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The Beer Academy is Canada's first multi-functioning space dedicated to sharing the knowledge, passion and diversity of beer. Nestled in the heart of downtown Toronto, the Beer Academy features a small-batch Beer Academy logocraft brewery, tasting room and Retail shop along with an experiential event space that includes a sensory tasting bar, beer-lover's library and a tribute to the history of the world's greatest beverage.


Historic CorktownCorktown

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 2nd 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 Old Toronto Beer Tour Groupexplore 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.

Amsterdam Brewery

We board our bus for the new site of The Amsterdam Brewing Company On the way we will drive by the site of the old Helliwell Brewery at the Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum & Arts CentreOne 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.

Optional "Beermaker's Dinner" at Granite Brewery

Those joining us for dinner will board the bus for the short drive to our final destination, The Granite Brewery. Those not joining the dinner portion will be dropped off at the Eglinton and Yonge TTC subway station.

We are greeted at the Granite Granite BreweryBrewery by proprietor Ron Keefe. Well known to beer lovers far and wide, the Granite BreweryGranite 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.

It will be a short walk to the Yonge subway line for your safe trip home.


Old Toronto Beer Tour - All inclusive price: $129 includes all beer samples, a light lunch, bus transportation, VIP brewery visits and tour guide. (Plus HST

Add on a 4-course gourmet beer dinner evening for an extra 50 bucks for an all-inclusive price of $179.00 (plus HST)

 

Remember, life is to enjoy but don't drink and drive.

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Cancellation Policy:

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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Upcoming 2013
Old Toronto Beer Tour Dates:

May 25
June 1, 8, 15, 22
July 6, 13, 20, 27
August
10, 17, 24
September 7,14, 21, 28
October 5, 19, 26
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Dec 7

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The Old Toronto Beer Tour
is a guided tour for $129 and includes:

• Tutored Beer Tastings
• Three Brewery Visits
• Complementary Cold Buffet
Lunch
• 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.

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" 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


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