Good Cheer Trail Application Form Nova Scotia Good Cheer Trail participants must offer a quality experience that highlights Nova Scotia's craft beer, cider, mead, spirits and wine. The Good Cheer Trail program is open to all Taste of Nova Scotia members as well as independent businesses that produce the above products and meet the Required Standards and Criteria (outlined below). All applications will be reviewed and assessed for eligibility in the program. Applicants who are not members of Taste of Nova Scotia may be subject to a $50 assessment fee. SECTION 1 - BUSINESS DETAILS By completing the form below, you are expressing interest in being a part of the Nova Scotia Good Cheer Trail. This information will be used to contact you, and will be used in promotional materials, such as the print passport, website and mobile app. Section 1 Company Name (required) Business Number (required) Year Established (required) Contact Name (required) Position (required) Contact Phone Number (required) Contact E-mail (required) Name of Manager (if different than contact name) Physical Address (required) City/Town (required) Postal Code (required) Our physical address is also our mailing address. Mailing Address City/Town Postal Code Business Phone Business Fax Business Email Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Page Indicate if you are a member of any of the following associations: Taste of Nova ScotiaWine Growers Nova ScotiaCraft Brewers Association of Nova ScotiaCraft Distillers Association of Nova ScotiaNova Scotia Cider Association Is your business listed on NovaScotia.com and/or in the Nova Scotia Doers & Dreamers Travel Guide? YesNo Indicate which of the following experiences are available to visitors: RetailFood ServiceProduct SamplesProduct TastingsToursEducation SessionsOther Operating Season Year-RoundSeasonalOther Hours of Operation Section 2 Business Description - Provide a brief description of the Nova Scotia wine, craft beer, spirits, cider or mead experience you offer visitors. This will be used in Good Cheer Trail promotional materials. It should characterize your business/experience and what makes it “unique and memorable” for visitors, and any other necessary information. Name of Brewer/Cidermaker/Distiller/Meadmaker/Winemaker: Section 3 Required Standards for Participation - Adherence to these standards is required for participation in the Nova Scotia Good Cheer Trail. Check boxes to confirm that your business meets the required standards. NOTE: If your business is unique and does not meet one or more of these requirements, you can still qualify for the trail; please contact us at taste@tasteofnovascotia.com and we would be happy to chat with you about your application. Provides a Nova Scotia winery, craft brewery, cidery, meadery or distillery experience for consumers. Business is a member in good standing with one of more of the following associations: Taste of Nova Scotia, Wine Growers of Nova Scotia, Craft Brewers Association of Nova Scotia, Craft Distillers Association of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Cider Association Craft Brewery applicants must have a full mash brew system on site. Provide certificate of insurance showing liability, along with liquor liability where applicable, with a limit of insurance of $2,000,000.00 or greater. Business has obtained all legal requirements, necessary licences and permits. There is a First Aid kit available on-site. There is at least one staff member on duty at all times trained in First Aid. A Risk Management plan is in place to deal with emergencies such as fire, illness, etc. Public premises are clean, free of hazards and in good state of repair. There is visible signage at entrance to business. Clean toilet facilities with hand washing stations are available to customers. (Port-a-potties and portable hand-washing stations are acceptable) Hours of operation are clearly indicated and adhered to. (‘By appointment only' is acceptable) Business is open from June to October each year. A safe place for parking is maintained at each site or public parking is clearly marked and accessible nearby. Section 4 Declaration of Accuracy - Please check each box to indicate that you understand the following statements. NOTE: If your business is unique and does not meet one or more of these requirements you may still qualify for the trail, please contact us at membership@tasteofnovascotia.com and we would be happy to discuss your application. I declare that all information in this document is accurate at the time of completion. I have read the Good Cheer Trail Participant Overview and declare that I meet all applicable Criterial and Required Standards, I agreed to notify the Good Cheer Trail of any changes to my business resulting in no longer meeting all required standards. I understand that my business may be inspected during the operating season to ensure that all Good Cheer Trail standards are being met, and that if the standards are found to not be met, my participation in the Good Cheer Trail may be suspended. Applicant Name Position Date Good Cheer Trail Fees ($250 +HST) A 25% discount will be given if a business chooses to list multiple locations in its designated region in the printed passport. Δ If you have any questions or concerns about this application, or the Good Cheer Trail, please contact taste@tasteofnovascotia.com. Please note, the deadline for Good Cheer Trail applications is Monday, March 31, 2025.
