How do I choose a cidery in Ontario?
To choose a cidery in Ontario, start with the 68 cider makers Cider Radar lists (as of 2026-10-05), then match a local style: Niagara-to-Georgian Bay orchard cideries. Catalogue samples below are orientation only, not a ranking. Plan ahead when you visit.
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Key facts
- Live count. Cider Radar lists 68 cider makers in Ontario (as of 2026-10-05).
- Style angle. Niagara-to-Georgian Bay orchard cideries.
- Labels / law. Canadian federal excise treats cider with wine; provincial retail rules still apply. [1]
- Why go. Ontario’s count sits just behind Quebec among Canadian provinces.
Style reading: choose a cidery in Canada.
Which cider makers are listed in Ontario?
A–Z excerpt for orientation — not a ranking. Full hub list: 68.
- 1818 Farm & Cidery
- 401 Cider Brewery
- Apple Falls Cider Co.
- Applewood Farm Winery
- Archibald's Orchards & Estate Winery
- Ardiel Cider House
- Bains Road Cider Company
- Banjo Cider
How do I plan a visit in Ontario?
- Use the Ontario hub — Niagara, Prince Edward County and Georgian Bay are dense.
- Pick orchard-door tastings versus city bottle shops.
- Harvest weekends book out; call ahead.
- Compare McIntosh-led versus bittersweet-led blends.
Related answers: choose a cidery in Canada · who makes cider
Find it on Cider Radar
- Cider makers in Ontario: 68 makers listed (as of 2026-10-05).
- Shops · bars · countries
- Guide: browse by place · Glossary: 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 Ontario cider regulated like Quebec cider?
Both sit under federal wine/cider excise framing while provincial boards differ. Country hub: choose a cidery in Canada.
Sources
- Excise Act, 2001, section 2 (definition of wine) — Justice Laws Website (Canada)