Craft Breweries & Distilleries


Nestled right in the heart of wine country are some of the Niagara best craft breweries and distilleries, using locally grown and seasonal ingredients to make a wide variety of unique and tasty beverages.

St. Catharines home to 5 small batch brewers and growing. For perfect pints, start your journey where it all began in St Catharines, at the Merchant Ale House proudly crafting for close to 2 decades. Prefer a waterfront walk after wetting your whistle? Try Lock Street Brewery in Old Port Dalhousie.

St. Catharines breweries are proud members of the Niagara Ale Trail,  your guide to the must-visit offerings in the area, both established and new to the local craft scene. Plan your brewery visits with our Ale Trail map – perfect for your day trip around the Niagara or an extended Beercation!

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