Toast the Coast Trail

Seems like a beautiful day to introduce to you another associate member, meet 🧀

Jenny and her team have been frequent supporters of our local breweries & wineries since they started in 2013. They provide Port Dover and surrounding areas with a fun and comfortable neighbourhood cheese shop that has quality cheese and exceptional customer service 💛

Not only do they have a beautiful storefront that is open year-round, but they have a charcuterie cart for pop-up events & celebrations, and they also make the most beautiful charcuterie boards and cheese cakes for special occasions.

They’re always on the hunt to bring new and exciting cheeses + other products like chocolate and hostess gifts for you to enjoy. Known for their super helpful curd nerds, they’re ready to help you with all your cheesy needs.

Thanks for always supporting Toast the Coast, and bringing us the best cheese and drink pairings 🥂

📍 307 Main St, Port Dover ON
⏰ Tuesday - Saturday 11am-5pm + Sunday 12pm-4pm

Our friends at release this amazing resource each year for wine lovers to use. Have you seen it yet? They’re free and available now!

🍇 Our members are proud to be a part of an emerging wine region. With the LCBO strike ongoing, this is an incredible time to take advantage of finding some great local finds.

Tell us which wine from a local spot is your favourite below 👇🏼

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🍻 Seems like a good day for a cold pint, doesn’t it?

Have you visited Ramblin’ Road before? They’ve got an incredible line up of beers, seltzers, chips and The Roost restaurant that has the best burgers… (iykyk).

Check em’ out!

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Forecast of Sunday + Monday: Sunny with a 100% chance of a patio drink ☀️

This long weekend, check out a local brewery, winery or distillery. There’s no better way to celebrate Canada than supporting a local business!

*Please always check each business for special holiday hours before planning your trip.

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Who recognizes the label wall of fame??

Not only are they known for their chill, fun, laid back vibe - but they’ve got some pretty amazing labels (and names!) that we love.

They’ve always got an amazing music lineup every weekend, delicious pretzels, and of course — Sunday Trivia🤘🏽

We found a heat wave remedy for you: a cold, crisp, local hard cider to sip on. You’re welcome.

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Today we raise a glass to all of the fathers + father figures out there 🍻

📍 Concession Road Brewing Company

☀️ It’s a beautiful day to drink local!
What’s in your glass this weekend? Did you grab anything for dad for Father’s Day?

Tell us in the comments ⬇️

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When you visit a brewery, winery or distillery member - you’ll likely be able to find this canvas sign hung proudly in tasting rooms + retail shops.

But, it’s more than ‘just’ a sign. It’s local supporting local. It’s small business owners working tirelessly. It’s the Ontario hard beverage industry contributing to the economy. It’s a sign that you’re somewhere that is proud of what they do, and the products that you try.

Take some time to explore the Toast the Toast Trail, it’s a pretty great place 🥂
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Click the link in our bio to learn more about members, and how to plan your visit.

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****GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!*******

We’re so excited to partner with Women in Wealth in Norfolk County for a folkin’ great giveaway!
A big THANK YOU to Dana Hicks, Kristina Kett, and Jane Bradley of Edward Jones for donating this amazing prize!

You can enter this giveaway for your chance to win:

🎟️ 2 tickets to Party on the Track at the Fairgrounds Festival in Simcoe, ON on June 15th to see Saint Asonia & Theory of a Deadman!

🪪 PLUS two special backstage meet & greets with Theory of a Deadman!

To enter the giveaway you must do the following:

1. Like this post
2. Share this post
3. Tag someone in the comments of the original post that you’d bring with you if you win!
4. “Like” our page!

The winner will be drawn on June 12th and will be mentioned in the comments + DM’d.

‼️This giveaway is not affiliated with Meta and we will NOT contact you for any personal information or ask to you to click any links.

Let’s thank the wonderful ladies below again for this stellar donation 😍

Good luck!

Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Dana Hicks
Edward Jones-Financial Advisor: Kristina Kett
Edward Jones- Financial Advisor Jane Bradley

Tis the season, cider lovers! The days of sunshine, grass cutting, and patio drinks has arrived!

We want to make sure that you know which members along the Toast the Coast Trail carry the most delicious + local ciders. When you visit these stops, make sure to grab a drink or two for the fridge!

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Is cider your favourite? Or do you prefer a different hard beverage?

Grow baby, grow! 🌱

Spring is in full swing and our hops + grape growers are seeing great progress in the fields. It’ll be turned into great local beer and wine before you know it!

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We’ve got a lot of thanks to give for having such an incredible (and record breaking) Sip into Spring event! 🥂

A lot of work goes into this event from the members, so we need to give a BIG thank you to all 19 Sip into Spring passport stops. To the staff who helped create, prepare and serve the pairings - and to the brewmasters and winemakers who crafted the delicious drinks 👏🏻 thank you!

Another round of applause for our friends at + for supporting local businesses in your county, and helping us market the event. And of course, we could never forget Good Redden Klosler for continuing to support Toast the Coast in all of our endeavours from the start.

Finally, a thank you to all of our hundreds and hundreds of participants. Thank you for supporting local, for trying new things, and for sipping your way into spring 🌸
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✨If you liked this event, stay tuned as we will announce dates for our fall/winter edition — Spirit of the Season passport event very soon!✨

Thank you to all of our Sip into Spring participating stops:
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🥂 Today kicks off the final weekend of Sip into Spring!

You get 3️⃣ more days of visiting 19 different stops to unique food + drink pairings.

It’s not too late to snag a passport! You can grab one by clicking the link in our bio, or visiting www.toastthecoast.ca

Thank you to everyone who has attended and has been supporting local. Our members appreciate it more than you know 🩷
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As if you needed another reason…

‘s Sip into Spring pairing is pretty sweet 😉

Made in-house their honey lavender ice cream is paired with Blueberry Crumble Dessert Wine.

The beautiful view of the lavender fields and vineyards are open for you to stroll around, and they are open Saturdays + Sundays 11am-5pm.

One more weekend to enjoy the Sip into Spring pairings 🍨 🍷 passports can be purchased at www.toastthecoast.ca or through the link in our bio.

Happy Monday ☀️

We’d like to introduce to you a new associate member, ⛺️ 🍃

Homegrown Hideaway is a family-owned, serene luxury glamping property nestled along the Lynn River and Lynn Valley Trail. They are located just outside of Port Dover, Ontario.

Proudly offering unique glamping tents to visitors, built from all-Canadian raw materials and repurposed wood. Each glamping site comes with everything you’ll need to make your stay relaxing and enjoyable.

You’ll also find it to be a local music hotspot with their summer concert series starting June 5th!

This is a fun and beautiful accommodation to check out for when you’re visiting the region and exploring the Toast the Coast Trail, or just for a night away.

💻 www.homegrownhideaway.com

Cheers to a successful second Sip into Spring weekend 🍻

****Please note the hour changes for Marshview Patio is now Fri, Sat + Sun from 12pm-7pm and Cider Keg is 9am-4pm on Sundays.

Thank you to everyone who has been supporting our local businesses, and for being patient during busy peak times. One more weekend to go to enjoy 19 different stops!

🎟️ Passports can be purchased on www.toastthecoast.ca or link in our bio!

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🍻 Who doesn’t love a good beer + chip combo?

Sip into Spring weekend 2 is well underway and stops like can’t wait to have you join!

19 stops, 5 more days to use it! Tag us in your photos so we can see all the delicious pairings you’re enjoying!

You can purchase passports online at www.toastthecoast.ca or click the link in our bio 🩷

🌸 Sip into Spring has been in full swing! The feedback so far has been incredible. Thanks to everyone for supporting local!

If you’re wondering what’s in Elgin County you’ll find these incredible participating stops:

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Four stops makes for a great day trip! Two wineries and two breweries to explore.

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📸 Pictured is Quail du Vin’s pairing of 2022 unoaked Chardonnay + grilled chicken satay with peanut dipping sauce. How delicious does that look?

You can purchase your passport for $40 +hst in our bio, or visit www.toastthecoast.ca
Passports are valid for 2 more weekends (May 3-5 + 10-12)
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Special thanks to for supporting Toast the Coast Trail!

Grab your friends and purchase a Sip into Spring passport! Rain or shine it’s a fun time 🤍

Running for two more weekends (May 3-5 + 10-12) your passports gets you 19 different food & drink pairings at stops along the Toast the Coast Trail.

📍 Elgin + Norfolk Counties
🗺️ Self-guided
🚗 DD non-alcoholic samples available
🍺 Samples of beer, wine, and cocktails
🩵 Supporting local

A fun way to explore local breweries, wineries and distilleries. Whatcha waiting for? Purchase your passports online by clicking the link in our bio, or by visiting www.toastthecoast.ca 🎟️

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🍷We're hiring!

Do you know someone who is passionate about beer, wine, cider and spirits? How about someone who enjoys creating blogs, social media calendars, content and newsletters?

This position offers flexible hours, a hybrid setting, and is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of the tourism industry to support local businesses in Norfolk and Elgin Counties.

🍻We're accepting applications until May 10th 2024 @ 4:59pm est.

If this sounds like something you, or someone you know would be interested in -- please share it!
See the full job posting by clicking the link below.

🥂 LEARN MORE HERE: toastthecoast.ca/hiring

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****Our summer job positions are funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program and therefore, participants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment.
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment.
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Cheers to day 2 of Sip into Spring 🥂

We have bachelorettes, anniversaries, Mother’s Day celebrations and “just because” groups of people enjoying our passport event. Take this couple, who were celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary! ❤️

It’s not too late to join in on the fun! Running today, tomorrow and May 3-5 + 10-12 there’s still plenty of time to enjoy this fun spring event!

🎟️ Click the link in our bio, or visit www.toastthecoast.ca/sip-into-spring for more info/purchase your passport

Starting TODAY! ☀️

Sip into Spring is starting and is running for the next 3 weekends (April 26-28, May 3-5 + 10-12)

Includes 19 stops, each with a unique drink + food pairing! It’s a great way to support local while trying new things. This passport is only $40 + hst 🥂

Buy your passport and learn more online now at www.toastthecoast.ca - or you can purchase at your first stop!

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THIS WEEK! 🥂

Starting on Friday our Sip into Spring passport event begins. Running for three whole weekends (April 26-28, May 3-5 + 10-12) you can explore 19 different stops along the Toast the Coast Trail each with a unique food + drink pairing for only $40.

This self-guided tour is a great way to get out of the house, try new things and support local.

🤔 Not sure what to expect or want to learn more?
Check out our website at www.toastthecoast.ca for more information or to purchase your passport now (or click the link in our bio!)

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🌎 Happy Earth Day 🌱

We wanted to take a moment to acknowledge some folks within our industry who are forward thinkers, leaders and helping individuals + businesses implement new sustainable ways of living, farming and planning for our future.

Consider learning more on how you can be more sustainable when travelling, and how we can take care of our earth together.

***please note that these are only A FEW of the incredible organizations and businesses out there***

🌱 one of our brewery members who is a champion of sustainability and being a leader towards small businesses and farms. Certified organic hop farmers, and are officially Sustainable Tourism Silver Certified.

🌱 is a program that is engaging farmers and ranchers in creating, restoring and enhancing new acres of nature to respond to local environmental challenges he’s help build community resilience and fight climate change and biodiversity loss.

🌱 are working hard to have all of Ontario’s VQA wineries and vineyards to be Sustainable Winegrowing Ontario Certified by 2030.

🌱 is hosting their conference with sessions like, “Think Local, ACT Global. Sustainability at the Forefront” and making the topic of sustainability and caring for the environment a primary topic.

🌱 is a non profit charity promoting research, monitoring, community outreach, partnerships, and education that support the goals of biodiversity, conservation, and sustainable communities in Norfolk County. “All living things thrive here together.”

🌱 is encouraging tourists within Southwestern Ontario to take the responsible travel pledge, and is providing training opportunities to support tourism stakeholders.plus, they’re participating in the program to help improve sustainability in tourism.

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Sweet Toque, Eh? 🍺

This maple wheat beer from is one of the 19 different drinks you’ll get to experience when you purchase a Sip into Spring passport.

This brewery is located in the heart of downtown St Thomas, where they are a hop, skip, jump away from three other stops: and
By visiting these four together, it makes for a great day trip to 💛

Each stop in the passport has a unique drink + food pairing for you to try out from members of the Toast the Coast Trail in Norfolk, Haldimand and Elgin counties. Running for 3 full weekends: April 26-28, May 3-5 + 10-12 you can visit as many as you’d like on any of those 9 days. Passports are available for purchase now online at www.toastthecoast.ca/sip-into-spring or you can click the link in our bio.

**Please note this is self guided, if you’d like someone else to drive we recommend ‘s Sip into Spring Tour option, or .ca for a ride.

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𝑾𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑮𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 🏆

This wine awards competition of the local wineries in Elgin and Norfolk County is where wines competed in seven categories from wines produced in 2023 or earlier. The wines were tasted blind by a wide ranging panel of judges and winners were selected by those scores.

We created the Great Grapes wine competition to highlight the incredible wines being made within the Elgin and Norfolk County region. This event will occur every two years to allow grape growers and wineries in the area to produce new top quality wines and vintages to enter into the competition.

The winners + runners up are as follows:

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Best in Show - Burning Kiln Horse + Boat
Runner Up - Front Road Cellars Off-Dry Riesling

𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒂𝒚
Best in Show - Burning Kiln Sparks
Runner Up - Quai du Vin Unoaked Chardonnay

𝑷𝒊𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝑵𝒐𝒊𝒓
Best in Show - Front Road Cellars Norfolk Pinot
Runner Up - Burning Kiln Prime Pinot Noir

𝑪𝒂𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒕 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒄
Best in Show - Front Road Cellars House Party
Runner Up - Frisky Beaver Cocky Cabernet

𝑯𝒚𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒅𝒔
Best in Show - Bonnieheath 2016 Marechal Foch
Runner Up - Hounds of Erie 2020 Marquette

𝑯𝒚𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒅 𝑾𝒉𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒔
Best in Show - Hounds of Erie 2022 Frontenac Blanc
Runner Up - Frisky Beaver Crappy White

𝑯𝒚𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒅 𝑶𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 (𝒔𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒌, 𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒕)
Best in Show - Hounds of Erie 2022 Marquette Unleashed
Runner Up - Bonnieheath Frontenac Lavender Gris

Ready, set….time for Eat Drink Norfolk!

🍷🍺🍸 Happening at The Aud at the Norfolk County Fairgrounds, put on by , you can catch a ton of our members pouring up a storm.

Tonight until 9pm
Friday 5pm-10pm (.spirits.express after party)
Saturday 3pm-10pm (Pure Spirits After Party)

It’s the place to be in Norfolk this weekend if you want to drink and eat local! 🥂

Did we mention our associate members brought coffee, bread, and nachos in a bag…. 😱

Cheers to local!

🌷 GIVEAWAY CLOSED!!

Enter for a chance to win two amazing local experiences to use during April 26-28, May 3-5 + 10-12:
➡️ x2 Sip into Spring Passports: A self-guided tour with 19 stops that is valid for you to use on any day during the three weekends. You get a unique food & drink pairing at each stop!
➡️ x2 Berkelbloem pick-your-own tulip experiences where you will select a date + time slot to go pick a bouquet of 10 tulips (you can even coincide with your Sip into Spring experience for a full day!)

✨ How to enter:
• Follow and like both Toast the Coast Trail + Berkelbloem accounts
• Tag the friend you’d bring with you, each tag counts as an entry
• Share this original post and tag us for an extra 5 entries!
• Must be 19+ to enter, and must be able to travel to pick up your prize to Norfolk County

⏰ Winner will be announced in comments and via story on Friday April 5th at 4pm.EST

***want an extra chance to win? Head over to our Instagram to enter there, too!

Good luck!