What's In Your #CaledonCraft 6-Pack?
It's fall in Ontario and we can't think of a better excuse to hit the road and enjoy Caledon's fresh air, views and flavours. Bring your cozy clothes and take advantage of these last beautiful weeks on some of Caledon's best patios. We can't wait to welcome you to our neck of the woods!
This year, we've partnered with Caledon's craft breweries and cideries to bring you the ultimate challenge: visit each location throughout September and October, discover new beer, cider, food and entertainment, and bring home a #caledoncraft 6-pack with your favourites. View our handy map here to get you from point A to B, C, D and beyond!
INSTAGRAM CONTEST ALERT
Enter to win our grand prize:
• An overnight stay at Mount Alverno Luxury Resort
• 2 passes to Davis Family Farm's 2023 Sunflower Festival
• $25 to spend at the brewery or cidery of your choice
To win:
• You must be Ontario legal drinking age (19 years of age) as of September 1,2022
• Follow @visitcaledon on Instagram
• Tag @visitcaledon in a post showing us your ultimate fall 6-pack
• Use the hashtags #fallforcaledon and #caledoncraft
• Your 6-pack must include beverages from a minimum of 2 different participating breweries or cideries
What are you waiting for? Start planning your trip to these incredible Caledon destinations:
This on-farm brewery specializes in juicy, fresh IPAs that are released weekly. Their goal: get fresh, flavourful beer to you at its prime. Located on a cattle farm, Badlands' bottle shop and patio are a great spot to spend an afternoon in the cool fall air.
Hours: Friday and Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Location: 13926 Chinguacousy Road, Caledon
This family-run spot was the first brewery to establish in Caledon and they haven't slowed down since. Caledon Hills Brewing Company specializes in cold-fermented, German-style beers that you can enjoy in pints at their Palgrave brew pub or to go.
Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 12pm - 8pm, Friday and Saturday 12pm - 9pm and Sunday, 12pm - 4pm.
Location: 17219 Highway 50, Caledon
You might recognize this Caledon classic for its massive on-farm display of pumpkins, its acres of u-pick strawberries or the oodles of pick-your-own apple varieties - but did you know that Downey's also produces hard cider? Choose from a variety of flavours like strawberry, raspberry or classic apple.
Hours: Daily 9am - 5pm
Location: 13682 Heart Lake Road, Caledon
This organic hop farm and on-farm brewery is making fresh, hyper-local ales using ingredients from their own farm and others nearby. The result is fun and flavourful seasonal releases that accompany year-round favourites. Visit their beer garden from late May until thanksgiving weekend for a great local experience.
Hours: Thursday & Friday 2pm – 8pm, Saturday 12pm - 8pm and Sunday 12pm - 6pm
Location: 18825 Shaws Creek Road, Caledon
Pommies has long been a beloved Caledon staple. This cidery is available in most LCBOs in southern Ontario and offers a few varieties! We're partial to the classic Pommies Original in the bright green can but the Pommies Cranberry is a perfect nod to fall.
Caledon's newest brewery is making waves with their crisp, flavourful lagers and intriguing mixed-culture beers. Brewing high-quality beer with modest alcohol content on their 37-acre farmily farm is the focus of this chill, tasty and colourful brand.
Hours: Wednesday and Thursday 12pm - 6pm, Friday and Saturday 12pm - 8pm and Sunday 12pm - 5pm
Location: 20727 Heart Lake Road, Caledon.
This artisanal cidery has been owned and operated by fourth generation farmers for over ten years! With on-farm orchards (yes, they offer apple picking and tours), a wood-burning oven and a gourmet farm shop full of fine foods and baked goods, this cidery is the perfect introduction to the tastes of Caledon (and a product of sustainable facility design). Enjoy cider in the gardens or take some home to share!
Hours: Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 10am - 5pm, Friday and Saturday 10am - 9pm
Location: 1137 Boston Mills Road, Caledon
Trip Ideas
The charming village of Alton makes for the perfect winter escape. Tucked away in Caledon's countryside you'll discover winter festivals, vibrant arts, scenic outdoors, craft beer and local cuisine.
From snowy adventures to relaxation, major events and more, Caledon has a variety of activities for winter fun. Make the most of this season by checking these items off your winter bucket list.
This rural weekend escape brings you through Caledon on hooves, wheels and feet! Get ready to saddle up, sip some beers, play a round of golf and more. Take in the scenic beauty everywhere you go.