Inspired by more than two centuries of brewing and distilling history in Collingwood, the annual Craft Beverage Tour is back for the fourth year.
The tour, which began in November 2020 during COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, was created to support and highlight local beverage producers as Collingwood's tourism and manufacturing industries continue to grow.
Since then, the tour has won industry awards for its focus on economic development.
This year, the tour includes a passport and self-guided tours with prizes to be won.
“Building on the success of the award-winning Collingwood Craft Beverage Tour, we’re very excited to showcase our local craft beverage producers by offering a passport to encourage people to experience all of them this fall! From artfully crafted spirits to hoppy brews, there's a variety of options to choose from at our family-friendly breweries and distilleries,” said Johanna Griggs, manager of economic development for the Town of Collingwood in a news release.
The passports are available now from local producers. Those who collect five of the seven stamps available by Nov. 30 will be eligible to win prizes.
Participating producers include The Collingwood Brewery, Heretic Spirits, Northwinds Brewhouse and Kitchen, Side Launch Brewing Company, Freshwater Distillery, Georgian Bay Spirit Company, and Black Bellows.
How To Participate
- Get Your Passport: Pick up your passport at any participating producer location and fill out the information on the inside back cover. You can get your first stamp when you pick up your passport!
- Choose Your Route: Explore on foot, by bike, or car with a designated driver. Complete the tour in a weekend or spread it out over the fall.
- Collect Stamps: Visit at least five featured producers and collect a stamp from each in your passport.
How to Enter
- Snap a photo of the inside back cover (complete with your information) and the passport competition page showing at least 5 stamps.
- Email your photo to [email protected] with the subject line ‘Collingwood Craft Beverage Passport Entry.’ The deadline to submit an entry is November 30, 2024.
- Winners will be randomly selected and contacted from the entries on Wednesday December 4, 2024.
- Seven prizes provided by local producers are available to be won and are valued at approximately $100.00 each. Must be legal drinking age to enter. Visit the contest page for full details.
Ready to explore? Start by heading to www.craftbeveragecapital.ca to learn more about Collingwood’s craft beverage producers, discover routes for biking, walking, and driving, learn about the local history.
A limited number of passports are available.
