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Toast the Coast Trail is home to award-winning wines, hard ciders, and beers. Eat. Play. Shop. Stay! They made wine that was described "as good as vin de Grave".

Welcome to Ontario's South Coast, our warm hospitality and our wine! Our vineyards and wineries are located in the glacial sand plain deposits from the last ice age. Our wine heritage reaches way back to the first European explorers, French Missionaries Dollier and Galinee! In 1669, Dollier and Galinee travelled along the Lake Erie shoreline and arrived in Port Dover where they established their w

inter camp and discovered the local grapes. Today, our vineyards boast of hybrids and vinifera grapes. So Come South and discover for yourself what Dollier and Galinee found - "there is assuredly no more beautiful region in Canada". We have combined our efforts and resources to assist members committed to advance growth and promote a distinctive wine industry in Ontario's South Coast region.

29/03/2025

🌷🍷 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🍺☀️

Spring is in the air, and we’re celebrating with an epic giveaway! We’ve teamed up with our friends at Berkelbloem to giveaway the ultimate spring experience!

Here’s what you could win:
🥂 2 Sip into Spring Passports (Valid April 25-27, May 2-4 & May 9-11)
🌷 2 U-Pick Tulip Passes (Valid between April 25-May 11)

HOW TO ENTER:
1️⃣ Follow +
2️⃣ Tag a friend you’d bring! (Each tag = 1 entry, so tag away!)
3️⃣ Share this post to your stories and tag us for an extra entry.
***Must be 19+ to enter.

💥 We’re picking TWO lucky winners — one IG winner + one FB winner! We’ll announce the lucky names on Friday, April 4 via stories and comments, tagging the winner.

⚠️ Reminder: We will NEVER ask for financial info—stay safe and scam-free!

Ready to sip, stroll, and soak up spring? Enter now! 🌷🍷

19/03/2025

🌸 SIP INTO SPRING 🌸

• 20+ stops (each stop includes a curated food + drink pairing)
• 3 weekends to use your passport (9 full days)
• $50 per passport (fully digital)
• Self-guided (go at your own pace!)
• Find new favourites.
• Support local Canadian businesses ❤️

We’ll be releasing the full list of pairings on March 31st.

🎟️ Passports are available now at toastthecoast.ca (or click the link in our bio)

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12/03/2025

Take this as your sign to sip Canadian 😉🍁

Whether you’re into wine, cider, or craft beer, you can find locally crafted and perfectly poured glasses along the Toast the Coast Trail. Experience the best wineries and breweries in Norfolk & Elgin counties.

Not sure where to start? Our Sip into Spring passport starts on April 25th 🌼

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09/03/2025

💻 NEW e-newsletter is dropping this week!

We swear we do not spam you. It’s a once-a-month email to provide you with an ‘at a glance’ of things happening along the Toast the Coast Trail with a mix of news, events, new releases, offers and more.

If you want to be included on the next issue, comment ‘add me’ to sign up!

📸 Dudek PhotographyThe Dover GeorgeGeorge
👩🏻‍🦰 The Good Bread Company

02/03/2025

While we wait for the Spring weather to arrive, check out some of the private dome tasting experiences at 🍷

Just because it’s cold out, doesn’t mean you can’t explore the Toast the Coast trail!

🔗 in our bio (or visit www.quaiduvin.com/wine-domes )

18/02/2025

That was quite the snowy long weekend, wasn’t it?
Hopefully you were stocked up with local drinks like this pineapple radler from 🍺🍍

16/02/2025

❄️ Are you more of a winter wine person?
You know, like when you cozy up either outside around a bonfire, or inside snuggled up in a blanket and a good book?

Or are you someone that is counting down the days until it’s spring and patio season?

13/02/2025

We have a lot of new faces (okay, followers…) around here. It’s time that we re-introduce ourselves

Hi, we’re Toast the Coast (Trail)! 👋

• We’re made up of 50+ members that include ‘beverage members’ of breweries, cideries, distilleries, and wineries. And ‘associate members’ that include local restaurants, accommodations, shops, tourism destinations, individuals, growers, and businesses.

• We LOVE supporting local. Seriously.

• Our members are located in Norfolk, Elgin and Haldimand Counties in Southern Ontario.

• We’re an emerging wine region, and are home to a bursting brewery scene.

• We host two popular passport events each year called Sip into Spring + Spirit of the Season.

• You’ll see our road signs around to help you navigate! You’ll also see some on the 403

• We are a non-profit organization and have a board of directors.

• Behind the scenes we work hard at helping put our members on the map for visitors, invest time to research for breweries and wineries, pour our passion into advocacy and put lots of time into education and helping each other out.

• We send out a monthly newsletter to keep you in the loop of events, news and more.

🥂 Thanks for being here. We’re happy you’ve found us and hope that you visit some of our members and find out why they are so amazing!

💻 Want to become a member or sign up for our newsletter?
Visit www.toastthecoast.ca or email [email protected] for more.

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24/12/2024

🎁 The perfect last-minute gift!

Sip into Spring is our spring passport event that runs April 25-27, May 2-4 + May 9-11 where you use your passport at several different locations over the course of the three weekends. This experience helps you discover new places along the toast the coast trail, and shows you some incredible pairings that are curated just for this event!

18+ stops will be included. More details coming soon! Early bird pricing is available at $45+hst until January 31st, and then starting February 1st it will increase to $50+hst.

Passports are available exclusively online at www.toastthecoast.ca (click the link in our bio!) 🔗

Happy holidays!

06/12/2024

Cheers to good times and good beer 🍻

Weekend THREE is here! Don’t worry, you can still grab your passport online at www.toastthecoast.ca and join in on the fun for the last weekend.

We must admit, you’ve broken records for attendance…again! When you attend our passport events, visit stops, and purchase goodies — you’re supporting local, and making a difference to our small businesses and to the beverage association.

Have a great final weekend to all of our passport go-ers and to all of our amazing stops 🍷

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Participating stops include:

of.erie.winery

30/11/2024

🎄 Our stops have been “sleigh-ing” the holiday vibes and delicious pairings for our Spirit of the Season passport event these past two weekends!

Theres still another 4 days for you to use (or purchase!) your passport. You can find all the details, stops and pairings at www.toastthecoast.ca

Our Spirit of the Season passport requires a lot of planning and behind the scenes work. Thank you to all of our amazing members who are participating for making this happen!

How amazing and festive does Kathy from look?? 🧑🏼‍🎄

28/11/2024

Spirit of the Season continues this weekend and next weekend! That’s six more days that you can check out 19 different stops along the Toast the Coast Trail! 🚘
🎟️ Tickets are still available at www.toastthecoast.ca

This self-guided tour is a great way to kick off the holiday season and try some delicious pairings like this braised meatball with Cabernet Merlot 🤤

If you’re heading to Elgin County to visit + here’s a few ideas of things to explore while you’re in the area:
- Visit Port Stanley and check out and the town has their Dickens Days Weekend in full swing.
- Port Stanley’s Santa Claus Parade is Friday night!
- St Thomas has over 50 painted murals for you to admire and find.
- Visit our friends at in St Thomas (they are not a passport stop)
- West Lorne Santa Claus Parade is Saturday night!
- is hosting this weekend!

So many little things to explore. Who’s going out this weekend??

23/11/2024

🍻 it’s a good morning because Spirit of the Season has officially begun!

This self-guided tour is a fun way to explore new breweries, wineries and distilleries along the Toast the Coast Trail. You can use your passport over the next three weekends at 19 different stops, each with a unique food + drink pairing for you to enjoy.

📸 ‘s tasty pairing of Local 519 brew + house made crostini topped with Dennis’ creamed horseradish, grilled steak from Fiddlehead Farms, beer braise onions and micro greens.

📍 Norfolk + Elgin County
🗓️ 8 more dates for your passport to be valid! Nov 23-24, Nov 30-Dec 1 + Dec 6-8

🎟️ Passports are available exclusively online at www.toastthecoast.ca (link in our bio! 🔗)

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Participating stops include:

spirits.express

of.erie.winery

22/11/2024

T O M O R R O W our Spirit of the Season passport event officially starts! 🤩🤩🤩

A reminder that this is going to be an epic event that you don’t want to miss. Look at this amazing pairing at ! They partnered with x to offer a sample of Sweet Red Vermouth paired with a Salted Lemon Pepper Cookie 🍷

🗓️ The event runs for three weekends Nov 22-24, Nov 29-Dec 1 + Dec 6-8
💰 $50 for your passport includes unique food + drink pairings at 19 different stops
🚘 Self-guided + self-paced
📍 Norfolk + Elgin Counties

A fun way to explore our region, support local and maybe start your Christmas shopping!

🎟️ Passports are available exclusively online at www.toastthecoast.ca (link in our bio! 🔗)

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Participating stops include:

spirits.express

of.erie.winery

Who’s joining us??

20/11/2024

Have you ever been to Ramblin’ Road Brewery? A must-visit spot in Norfolk County in our opinion. Not only do they brew some great beer, but they are home to the famous kettle chips + chocolate + seltzers + burgers + ….you get the picture 😉

📍 They’re a stop during our Spirit of the Season passport event starting this Friday. Three full weekends for you to explore some amazing spots along the Toast the Coast Trail and receive unique pairings at 19 different locations.

Self-guided you can go at your own pace and make a day (or three) out of it 🚘

This year we are 100% digital with our event!
Grab your passport online at www.toastthecoast.ca to join in on the fun!

16/11/2024

🤤 Want to try ‘s holiday-inspired pairing of Warm Goat’s Cheese & Cranberry Naan featuring American Lager?
Buy a Spirit of the Season Passport to experience all 19 stops 🍻

Passports are on sale now, and are exclusively available online at www.toastthecoast.ca (or click the link in our bio)!

📍 19 stops in Norfolk & Elgin County
🚗 Self-paced + self-guided
🍽️ Each stop has a unique food + drink pairing (included!)
📱 100% digital
🗓️ Nov 22-24, Nov 29-Dec 1 + Dec 6-8

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Meet this years’ stops 🗺️

spirits.express

of.erie.winery

Thank you to and for sponsoring us 👏🏻

15/11/2024

👋 Say hi to John and Barb when you visit at their NEW location during our Spirit of the Season passport starting next weekend 🍻

This year, you’ll find them at their brand new location, — who also happens to be a stop!

⏰ Be sure to check times of when each stop is open for tastings to plan for a successful route. Did you know that in the app you can plug in destinations for easy navigation? 🗺️

Passports are exclusively available online at www.toastthecoast.ca (or click the link in our bio!).

Don’t miss out on this favourite event!

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We’re getting you ready for #nationalrieslingday tomorrow (March 13th) 🥂 Raise a glass to local riesling, it deserves it. Check out our newest blog post where you can learn about a few Toast the Coast members local rieslings and some yummy pairings. Please note, there are still tons of other amazing rieslings + riesling blends out there and we encourage you to give them a try! 🔗 link is in our bio! Or head over www.toastthecoast.ca and visit BLOG. #blogpost #riesling #rieslingday #winelover #toastthecoast #ontario #rieslinglover

Cheers to the grape harvest season 🍇 Grape growers + winemakers have been in the midst of grape harvest, getting ready for the next steps that you know and love: making great wine 🍷 When you drink local wine, you’re supporting local farmers, local businesses and local families. *With over 18,000 acres of vineyards, 22,300 jobs, and an economic impact of $5.49 billion…Ontario’s wine industry is booming, and we’re proud that our members are a part of it. Thank you for supporting our local winery members 💛 *information from @winecountryont + @grapegrowersont @bonnieheathestate @burningkilnwine @friskybeaverwines @frontroadcellars @inaspherewines @hounds.of.erie.winery @quaiduvinwinery @rushcreekwines @smokeandgamble #grapegrowers #drinkslocal #farmersofinstagram #localfarmers #farmersfeedcities #ontariowine #ontarioagriculture #ontag #winemaker #ontariograpes #winelover #supportlocal #winemaking #viticulture

Spirit of the Season Passports are now available! Two weekends. 15 stops. $30 per passport. A great way to get into the spirit of the season ❄️ 🍷 🍺 tickets available at participating stops and online at toastthecoast.ca

Have you ever been to Bonnieheath Estate Lavender & Winery? Let us show you a little bit of what you can find 🍷 Known for their gorgeous lavender fields, delicious wine + cider and their beautiful 129 acre farm. All production is done on-site including harvesting 9 different grape varieties that turns into award winning wine. Their retail shop is home to everything and anything lavender! Bonnieheath’s farm always has an open invitation for you to come visit for a self-guided experience while sipping on a glass of wine. Visit Bonnieheath Estate Winery located just outside of Waterford ON and see why it’s a repeat visit destination for tourists and locals alike. 🎥: Rainey Media •••• #lavender #lavenderfields #ontariowine #ontariocider #lavenderontario #ontariograpes #vineyard #ontariofarm #winelover #ciderlover #lavenderlover

🥂 Happy #internationalrieslingday! We don’t know about you, but we’re never going to stop loving (and drinking) Riesling! ••••• #riesling #rieslinglover #everythinghappensforariesling #vqa #ontariowine #ontarioriesling #vqafacts #vqawine #ontariograpes #winelover #winereels

Gossip girl here and I’m here to tell you about #nationaldrinkwineday! We couldn’t let today go by without reminding you. We ❤️ all wines (especially our Ontario ones!) Open that bottle and enjoy your wine whether it’s red, white, pink, bubbly or orange!••••••Toast the Coast is home to these amazing wineries ⬇️⬇️⬇️@bonnieheathestate @blueberryhillca@burningkilnwine @friskybeaverwines @inaspherewines @hounds.of.erie.winery @frontroadcellars @quaiduvin @rushcreekwines @smokeandgamble 🔗 LINK IN BIO to the bottle shop!

Time to introduce you to another proud member of our Toast the Coast Trail! Meet, Front Road Cellars | Blueberry Hill Estates Blueberry wine? Check. Bourbon Barrel Cider? Yup. Blueberry Jam? Of course! Front Road Cellars is crafting the unexpected here in Norfolk County. Known for their award winning fruit + grape wines and hard ciders, beautiful views, and friendly staff it's no wonder they are a must see stop on the trail! 🥂 Whether it's a glass of wine overlooking the picturesque blueberry patch, celebrating a Monday with a tasting, or snacking on a charcuterie board, Front Road Cellars has it all. You can visit them at www.blueberryhill.ca (or this weekend as a stop on our Spirit of the Season passport!). ______________ Thank you again to Rainey Media for another stunning video. #drinklocal #519folk #ontariowine #vqa #fruitwines #ontariowine #ontariotourism #blueberry #toastthecoast #frontroadcellars #frontroadcrew

So, what’s your Meuse? 🍻 Check out one of our members, (and a stop on our Spirit of the Season event!) Meuse Brewing Company 🌱 Passionate about sustainability, and creating one of a kind craft-beer, Meuse should definitely be on your “must stop here!” list when touring around. Visit them on 1853 Windham Road 3, Scotland ON…you won’t be disappointed! You can visit them online at: www.meusebrewing.com Special thank you to Rainey Media for another stunning video that captures the beauty that you can find right here in Southwestern Ontario. #ontariobeer #southwestontario #toastthecoast #craftbeer #sustainable #norfolkcounty #brantcounty #haldimandcounty #oxfordcounty #tourismontario

This, is Charlotteville Brewing Company. Your rural route to great taste. Crafting small batches of beer that play on traditional styles, Charlotteville puts their own special twist on them, easily making it one of Norfolk’s favourite spots to sip and savour. You can check them out here: www.charlottevillebrewingcompany.ca Thank you to Rainey Media for helping capture the beauty of some of our Toast the Coast stops 🥂 #ontariobeer #craftbeer #norfolkcounty

🥂 Did you know that some of your local favourites are now available all in one spot? 🛍 Free shipping in Norfolk County or with your order of $75+ I spy Quai du Vin Estate Winery, Front Road Cellars and Frisky Beaver Wine Co. in this order! 🍷🍺 📦 SHOP TOAST THE COAST HERE: www.shoptoastcoast.ca #ontariowines #VQA #shoplocal

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Winner of the Tis The Spirit of the Season Gift Basket!! Lisa Knoepfli! Happy Holidays to you! Thank you for all who participated in the Spirit of the Season Passport Event. Watch for information on the Sip Into Spring Event. Thank you to all that contributed to the gift basket: Best Western London Airport Inn & Suites Jensen Cheese Blueberry Hill Estates The Blue Elephant Inc. Bonnieheath Estate Lavender & Winery Burning Kiln Winery Charlotteville Brewing Company Concession Road Brewing Company Hometown Brew Co. Hounds of Erie Winery Inasphere Wines New Limburg Brewery Quai du Vin Estate Winery Railway City Brewing Company Ramblin' Road Brewery Farm Rush Creek Wines Smoke & Gamble Frisky Beaver Wine Co. Villa Nova Estate Winery Wooden Bear L Winery Inc. Norfolk Tourism Good Redden Klosler LLP Haldimand County Tourism Elgin County Economic Development & Tourism #wine #buylocal #tisthespirit #happyholidays #winner #norfolktour #norfolkcounty #haldimandcounty #elgincounty

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