This year, follow the Good Cheer Trail through Nova Scotia and discover the province’s finest wineries, craft breweries, brewpubs and distilleries while taking in stunning coastal scenery. The route highlights 38 stops in total: 14 wineries, 12 craft breweries, five distilleries, five brewpubs, and two national historic sites — Port Royal and the Fortress of Louisbourg.
Among the wineries you can visit are Domaine de Grand Pré, Lucketts Vineyards, L’Acadie Vineyards and Eileanan Breagha Vineyards. On Cape Breton Island, Glenora Distillery produces well-regarded single malt whisky, while Steinhart Distillery in the village of Arisaig crafts small-batch vodkas and gins using local Maritime wheat and regional flavorings such as cranberries, haskap berries and maple syrup.
If you prefer not to drive, organized tour options make it easy to sample responsibly: Grape Escapes Nova Scotia Wine Tours, Uncork Nova Scotia and the Wolfgang Magic Winery Bus all provide transportation and curated tasting experiences so you can enjoy the trail without worrying about driving.
Plan your visit to take advantage of the varied offerings along the Good Cheer Trail — from vineyard tastings and brewery tours to distillery visits and historic sites — and experience the diverse flavors and scenic beauty Nova Scotia has to offer.