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Cider has been typecast for years—pigeonholed as sweet, fizzy, and only for patio season. But talk to Ontario cider makers, walk through an apple orchard at harvest, or sip a bottle-fermented, bone-dry blend, and the story changes fast. In Ontario, cider-making is an agricultural craft. It’s terroir, technique, and tradition poured into every glass.
Destination Ontario
With over 15 different varieties of apples grown locally from the shores of Lake Ontario to the Georgian Bay coast, cider has become a year-round favourite beverage.
by Culinary Tourism Alliance
Crack open an Ontario cider for a true taste of apple country! From the lakeside orchards on Niagara to the micro-climate grown groves of Collingwood and all the way to Prince Edward County, Ontario cider production is on the rise.
by Edible Ontario
There’s no better time to enjoy Ontario Craft Cider than harvest season, and this year, Ontario Craft Cider Week (September 19–26, 2025) is the perfect invitation. Across the province, cideries will be opening their doors for orchard tours, tastings, pairings, and fall celebrations that capture the flavour of the season.
By Maddie Johnson
The sun’s high, the bay’s glassy, and someone just handed you a chilled can from the cooler. You take a sip—crisp, not too sweet, surprisingly refreshing. You’re thinking: this tastes like summer.
By Maddie Johnson
There are few better ways to get to know a place than by tracing its food and drink back to the source.
by Foodism
Ontario cider was made for sunshine days and spontaneous moments. From the satisfying pop of the can to that first lively sip, local cider delivers a burst of orchard-fresh energy that’s bold and refreshing. Whether you’re chasing bone-dry funk or a sweet, crushable quench, Ontario Craft Cider is your invitation to taste the wild side of summer.