Presented by: Boxing Rock Brewing Company
Dates: October 8, 2020 – October 8, 2021
Cost: $30.00

Welcome to your new favourite class! Explore style characteristics, the brewing process, and the best flavours to pair with your favourites during this exclusive, guided food and beer paired introduction to the world of craft beer. This experience includes Legendary Learnings with an expert, a tasting of six unique Boxing Rock beers paired with a charcuterie board, an in-depth sensory exploration of malts, and hops. You’ll be sure to impress your friends with your craft-beer knowledge after this exclusive taproom experience! The experience lasts one hour; minimum group bookings of four people and a maximum booking of ten people per group.

Participating Trail Stops: Boxing Rock Brewing Company

Presented by: Boxing Rock Brewing Company
Dates: October 8, 2020 – October 8, 2021
Cost: $30.00

Heighten your craft beer senses at Boxing Rock with this unique sensory analysis and blind tasting! Led by a Boxing Rock Craft Beer Guide, get delicious insights on smelling, tasting, and experiencing craft beer. This experience includes Legendary Learnings with an expert, guided blind-beer tasting, a tasting of six unique Boxing Rock beers paired with a charcuterie board and a sensory exploration of malts and hops. You’re sure to impress your friends with your craft beer knowledge after this exclusive taproom experience! The experience lasts one hour; minimum group bookings of four people and a maximum booking of ten people per group.

Participating Trail Stops: Boxing Rock Brewing Company

This escape is perfect for those who want a true Nova Scotia wine and culinary experience. This tour visits three different wineries in the heart of the Annapolis Valley. Swirl and sip your way through our magnificent wine country and learn about our cool climate wines. Guests will try a variety of Nova Scotia wines and will enjoy lunch with wine at Luckett Vineyards or Lightfoot & Wolfville overlooking the beautiful Minas Basin which is fed by the Bay of Fundy.

The tour includes all transportation, a fun and professional wine tour guide, tour and tasting fees at 3 wineries, lunch with wine or cider and server gratuities.

Participating Trail Stops: Benjamin Bridge, Grand Pré Wines, Luckett Vineyards, L’Acadie Vineyards, Gaspereau Vineyards.

GINstitute by the Sea is available on weekends all year long! Steinhart Distillery welcomes you for this unique experience where you will learn from Thomas Steinhart, the Master Ginmaker himself. Go behind-the-scenes to craft your very own spirits. With ocean views as your backdrop, forage for ingredients, and select from an array of spices and citrus to create your unique flavours with the distiller. The experience includes a two-night stay in an ocean view chalet, a private guided tour, a signature Steinhart cocktail, a German schnitzel and so much more!

Experience maple-inspired cuisine. Join Claude Aucoin at Sugar Moon Farm for an evening of indulgence with exquisite wines and incredible cuisine all in a log dining room. Sugar Moon Farm is a working maple farm, woodlot, and restaurant where they hand-craft maple syrup deep in the sugar woods of Northern Nova Scotia. Bring family and friends, take your time, savour the flavours, and make maple memories. There is limited seating, so book now!

Participating Trail Stops: Sugar Moon Farm

Treat yourself to an afternoon indulging in two of life’s greatest pleasures – chocolate and wine. Explore the decadent art of wine and chocolate pairing. We will be tasting different wines matched with local gourmet chocolate.

This event will take place in a cozy tasting room on select Saturdays in November and December at 4 p.m. Attendance to this event will be low to maintain adequate social distancing. Masks are mandatory, but may be removed once you are seated. A romantic escape for two or a great reason for a girls’ afternoon!

Participating Trail Stop: Planters Ridge Winery

Sip into the season and experience the Annapolis Valley to the fullest. Begin your adventure with a guided tour in the Valley sampling wine, craft beer and spirits.  You’ll visit Nova Scotia’s first Estate Brewery, Sea Level Brewery for a tasting and farm tour, followed by a tour and tasting at one of Nova Scotia award-winning wineries, Planters Ridge Winery or Benjamin Bridge Winery. We’ll finish at an award-winning Distillery, Barrelling Tide for a tour and tasting of secret recipes guaranteed to rival those in their class.

Once you’ve checked into your room and you’re ready to venture into town, a delightful 3-course culinary experience at Troy Mediterranean Restaurant will await you.

Participating Trail Stops: Sea Level Brewing, Planters Ridge Winery, Benjamin Bridge Winery, Barrelling Tide Distillery

Visit beautiful seaside Mahone Bay this holiday season and go behind-the-scenes with an Amos Pewter Artisan. Nestles in the heart of scenic Mahone Bay, kickstart your holiday shopping with a treat for yourself. Tour the workshop and finish your very own pewter sand dollar ornament. Then, head over to Rebecca’s Restaurant to get cozy and fuel your festive spirit with a perfectly curated holiday lunch. Enjoy a decadent warm gingerbread cake drizzled with rum sauce. Toast to the season as you enjoy Rebecca’s Spiked Hot Apple Cider or a glass of Holiday Mulled Wine. Yum!

Participating Taste Member: Rebecca’s Restaurant