Our Winery & Brewery Partners: Prince Edward County, Kingston & More!
If there’s anything to know about the GT gals, it’s that we know an awesome food and drink spot when we find one. That is why we have partnered with some of the best wineries and breweries that Kingston, Prince Edward County and the surrounding area have to offer. Whether you’re a beer drinker, enjoy an ice cold cider or prefer a glass of red, white or rosè– we’ve got a stop lined up for you! Looking for a day filled with a little R&R instead? We also offer daytime group tours to Nordik Nature Spa in Chelsea, Quebec! Keep reading to learn more about our partners, what they have to offer and our go-to order at each spot.
675 Development Dr, Kingston, ON
Let’s start local!
While Spearhead has been around since 2011, in 2018 they took the plunge and opened their own brewery, tasting taproom and retail store in Kingston. Some of their cornerstone brews include a Moroccan Brown Ale, Bedrock Lager, Lighter Lager, and a Hawaiian Style Pale Ale. Conveniently located in Kingston’s west-end, you don’t want to miss out on the many events they host throughout the year including: Comedy Fest, Oyster Fest, live music, trivia nights and so much more!
Our Go-To:
Martina: Queen of Wheat
Sarah: Lighter Lager
675 Arlington Park Pl #3, Kingston, ON
Not only do they sell incredible beer, but the origins of how this brewery began is also a story worth indulging in. You can find that story
here.
In 2019, Skeleton Park Brewery opened their retail space in Kingston. It's there that they brew fresh craft beer using local ingredients to serve to taproom visitors, and to package for customers across the province. The brewery is owned by brothers who have over 45 years of brewing experience, which truly shows in all of their unique brews.
Our Go-To:
Martina: Sol Juice
Sarah:
Bohemian Pilsner
768 Princess St, Kingston, ON
Daft Brewing is one of Kingston’s newest breweries located downtown! Their aim was to create a unique, west-coast style tap room that doesn’t blend in with the crowd. They describe themselves as “the ultimate taproom for anyone who loves beer and socializing. A non-pretentious spot for craft beer drinkers of all levels.” Their facility features a large patio, full taproom, custom tables painted by local artists, 3 full wall murals, and an open concept brewery!
Our Go-To:
Martina: Never Nude- Guava Sour
Sarah:
Strawberry Basil Lemon Sour
1915 County 22 Road, Bath, ON
Located in Bath, just outside of Kingston, the MacKinnon Brothers Brewing Company operate tastings and beer sales on their 1400 acre farm! Brothers Ivan and Daniel renovated century-old barns to house the equipment and planted hops and malting barley in the surrounding fields. They host many popular events all year long! In the summer, they host the highly anticipated festival
Back to the Farm;
a day-long celebration with beer vendors, food trucks, live music and more!
Our Go-To:
Martina: Red Fox Ale
Sarah:
Brother's House Ale
876 County Rd 49, Picton, ON
Alright, now let’s talk about our PEC partners, starting with Parson’s Brewing Company!
Parson’s is a farm brewery located in Prince Edward County focused on sustainability and “producing premium and unique brews. Filled with memorable characters and reflecting the many quirks of County life, every beer reveals a unique history.” Crafted authentically, brewed sustainably and shared passionately, every word and every drop is true.
Our Go-To:
Martina: Westy Pale Ale
Sarah:
Crushable Pilsner
13 Macsteven Dr, Picton, ON
Stay frothy at Prince Eddy’s Brewing Company! Situated in Picton, they have a 2 storey tasting room that overlooks their state of the art brewhouse and facility. They also have a brand new patio with a beach volleyball court, outdoor kitchen and stage for live music. The perfect place to enjoy our ultimate summer beers.
Our Go-To:
Martina: Fast Eddys
Sarah:
Goon Buggy
2983 County Rd 8, Prince Edward, ON
If you’re looking for a lunch spot with a great atmosphere, nice views and amazing food/drinks, this is the place for you! A must-stop for lunch on any visit to the east end of Prince Edward County. You also will find many county wines, beers and ciders featured here.
Cressy Mustard also makes handcrafted, small batch mustard along the shores of Waupoos in beautiful Prince Edward County. They feature Chardonnay, Sassy, Horseradish, Ballpark, Beer, Honey and Grainy mustards. Their Honey Mustard is made with local honey. The new Beer mustard is made with a local IPA from Prince Eddy’s, another partner of ours!
Our Go-To:
Martina: Truffle Fries
Sarah:
Fish Tacos
1920 Fish Lake Rd, Picton, ON
You’ll want to stop by Three Dog Winery for a flight or glass of wine in their massive outdoor seating area, with stunning views of the vineyard. They also offer wood fire pizzas and/or local restaurant pop ups throughout the summer, and live music on the weekends! They also have extensive seating areas, covered pergolas and a large fire pit to keep you warm during the cool evenings and fall/winter months!
Our Go-To:
Martina: 2020 Niagara Pinot Noir
Sarah:
2019 Dog House Rose
629 Closson Rd, Hillier, ON
Closson Chase is a quality-driven winery that helped spearhead the birth of the Prince Edward County wine industry, using centuries-old European traditions & sustainable, innovative techniques to create world-class wines using only the finest Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Pinot Gris grapes. Closson Chase crafts fine wines that reflect each individual vintage, capturing the distinct qualities imparted by the soil and climatic variations of the year.
Our Go-To:
Martina: 2021 KJ Watson Rose
Sarah:
2019 Closson Chase Churchside Pinot Noir
561 Danforth Rd, Wellington, ON
Karlo Estates offers 100% premium Canadian wines in Prince Edward County. Karlo's wines are made by one of Canada's best winemakers, Derek Barnett with Assistant Winemaker, Spencer Mayer. Together, they have earned 23 gold medal scores in 2021 alone. Enjoy different tastings, wine by the glass, cheese, charcuterie and live music!
Our Go-To:
Martina: 2018 Sextus
Sarah:
Little Bug White
114 Gilead Rd, Bloomfield, ON
Stock & Row Farm Cidery is located in Bloomfield, Prince Edward County. They opened their outdoor seating area in July 2021 which sits overlooking an apple orchard and beautiful vineyard. Their flagship dry cider, made from 100% Ontario apples and only 4g of sugar per can, is as clean, fresh and crisp as they come.
Our Go-To:
Martina: Lime Crush
Sarah:
Cold Tea
16 Chem. Nordik, Chelsea, QC
Nordik Nature Spa located in Chelsea, Quebec is the ultimate indoor-outdoor spa experience! It also happens to be North America’s largest spa, located 10 minutes just north of Ottawa. The Scandinavian-style spa focuses on the benefits of thermotherapy! They offer hot and cold pools, different types of saunas as well as relaxation areas. Add in your usual spa treatments such as a much needed massage or an invigorating facial. They also offer unique experiences such as Källa (a salt-water floating pool) or Banyä (an experience inspired by a Russian tradition.) There are also amazing food and beverage options available!
Our Go-To:
Martina: Relaxation Massage
Sarah:
Yoga-Thai Massage
Good Time Tour Co. runs on good food, great drinks and even better people! If you’re looking for a Prince Edward County or Kingston tour that offers just that, you’ve come to the right place. We are running group tours that keep the good times rollin’ alllll year ‘round, so
make sure to book yours today! Looking for a different type of PEC tour, or a group tour that leads you somewhere else? Just ask, we’ll take you anywhere!
Est. 2021
