How do I choose a cidery in Canada?
To choose a cidery in Canada, start with the 235 cider makers Cider Radar lists for the country (as of 2026-10-02), then pick a province: Quebec for cidre de glace country, Ontario and British Columbia for large maker counts, and Nova Scotia for Atlantic orchards. Canadian cider is wine under federal excise definitions.
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Key facts
- Live count. Cider Radar lists 235 cider makers in Canada (as of 2026-10-02).
- Federal class. Under the Excise Act, 2001, wine includes fermented agricultural beverages over 0.5% ABV made without distillation — so cider is regulated with wine. [1]
- Ice cider. Quebec Cidre de glace is a protected geographical indication. [2]
Which Canadian regions should I know?
- Quebec. Dense cidre and ice-cider country — see Quebec makers. [2]
- Ontario. Orchard belts from Niagara through Georgian Bay — Ontario makers.
- British Columbia. Coastal and Interior makers, including Okanagan orchard country — British Columbia makers.
- Nova Scotia. Atlantic orchards around the Annapolis Valley — Nova Scotia makers.
For freeze-concentrated sweet cider process and serving, see how ice cider is made and the guide types of cider — ice cider.
Which cider makers are listed in Canada?
Eight catalogue makers spread across provinces, alphabetical within each province. They are a starting point from the Cider Radar catalogue, not a ranking; the country page lists all 235.
- Quebec: Cidrerie Au Pied de Cochon (Laurentides), Cidrerie Compton (Estrie), Cidrerie du Minot (Montérégie)
- Ontario: Apple Falls Cider Co. (Rednersville), Ardiel Cider House (The Blue Mountains)
- British Columbia: Banditry Cider (Gibsons), Cambium Cider Co. (Vernon) [3]
- Nova Scotia: Annapolis Cider Company (Wolfville)
How do I plan a visit?
- Pick a province on the Canada catalogue page or a province hub above.
- Style. Still cidre, sparkling, or ice cider for dessert pours — ice-cider process notes: how ice cider is made.
- Check hours on the maker site — orchard seasons vary.
- Ratings on Cider Radar show what other drinkers noted.
Related answers: how ice cider is made · who makes cider
Find it on Cider Radar
- Cider makers in Canada: 235 makers listed (as of 2026-10-02).
- Guide: browse by place · Glossary: ice cider
- You can order directly from the maker in Cider Radar (iOS, Android and web).
- Open the map: app.ciderradar.com · iPhone · Android
Cider, perry, calvados and pommeau are alcoholic drinks. Enjoy responsibly and follow the legal drinking age where you live.
Questions
Is Canadian cider legally wine?
Federally, fermented apple drinks over 0.5% ABV made without distillation fall under the Excise Act, 2001 definition of wine. [1]
Do provinces have their own cider rules?
Yes — provincial liquor boards and marketing rules differ. Quebec also protects Cidre de glace du Québec as a geographical indication. [2] Start from the province hubs linked below.
Sources
- Excise Act, 2001, section 2 (definition of wine) — Justice Laws Website (Canada)
- Cidre de glace du Québec (IGP) — CARTV (Conseil des appellations réservées et des termes valorisants, Québec)
- Cambium Cider Co. (Vernon, BC) — Cambium Cider Co.