The best cider in NS! Their Crisp Apple and Darkside Dry are my go-to's, and it's great to try fun…read moreflavours like Cranberry as well. Always super friendly service. Lovely patio, great vibe inside, and cool merch! My fav spot for a drink in Dartmouth. Dog-friendly, too.

Great cider, great outdoor patio, super friendly staff. I recommend the rose and black current!…read moreHighly recommend! Favorite in Dartmouth!

Bulwark Cider House was one of the highlights of our trip! I honestly loved every cider we…read moretriedthere wasn't a single one I didn't enjoy. We arrived right when they opened, and the bartender (who was also the only staff member there at the time) was absolutely amazing. She was friendly, funny, kind, and made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. Even while handling everything herself, she never seemed rushed and gave us great recommendations. If you're a cider lover, this place is a must-visit. Amazing drinks, great atmosphere, and outstanding service. Easily a 100/10 experience, and we'll definitely be back!

The house manager is a huge problem. I had an issue with something they did and instead of trying…read moreto solve the problem, they made it ten times worse, costing me hundreds of dollars. They refuse to refund me and skirt any blame or responsibility for something that is clearly their fault.

Lovely customer service. Very accommodating. Requested an…read moreextra sample in my flight and extra corn nuts. Real life apple tree around our table for decoration. Lots of variety, merch, full glass and flight options plus bottle options available.

Decided to take a tour of the brewery late June '24 and thoroughly enjoyed it. You can purchase…read moretickets online, as there is an eight person limit per tour. Situated on Main Street, it's a very nice bar with a cosy street patio, a shop within and a bar at the back. I've had a number of their ciders before, notably at my favourite pub in Chester, which set me on my exploration of Nova Scotia's excellent ciders. Our guide was great fun and the head brewer, who was busy down below, was very interesting. As well as mainstream, mostly conventional ciders, he loves to experiment with different hops and fruit infusions to produce some wildly different varieties and flavours. Not all will be to all tastes, ranging from pungent and sweet, to subtle and somewhat sour, rich to bone dry, clear to cloudy, but what I can say for certain is that everyone will find something they like. The varieties are mostly single batch, so what you get depends on when you visit. While I mostly like my cider simple and dry, the vast array of flavours is well worth a deep dive. Top spot!

I came by here with my wife and the in-laws while visiting with some of their family in the nearby…read moreSmiley Provincial Park. They may not have a ton of signage on the road, but the red roof of the brewhouse is sign enough. There's fields of lines for hops, currently unused due to drainage issues, we were told, the brewhouse and acres of other fields. Our stop in the brewhouse got us some samples and paid 4oz tasters of their beer, and I got a 1L growler of their wheat beer for $13, including the bottle deposit. While they don't take returns, they will refill any brand of growler, for a very reasonable price of $6-7. There's also several kinds of lavender-scented beauty and hygiene products for sale, since that's one of their other main crops. The friendly owners suggested we take a stroll down the path to see their pigs, turkeys, and chickens, and it wasn't only my 3 year old niece that enjoyed this. If you're touring through the valley-ish area, you should definitely make a stop in at Meander River.

As part of our stay at the Flying Apron Inn, we had a beer tasting at Meander River Farm & Brewery…read more We arrived late afternoon. You need to be looking for the spot (I recommend a GPS). It is definitely off the beaten path but that is part of its charm. It is a family run farm and brewery. I am not sure if you can get a more "local" beer. They grow their own hops (among a few other things) and brew it on site. I am not a beer drinker, but what I tried was nice. My husband really liked the Honey Brown Ale. I was lucky enough to have a taste of their Cider. It was excellent - super flavorful and crisp. I would have taken some with me but it wasn't all ready yet. They also grown their own lavender and have different lavender products. Aside from a great product, it was very interesting to hear the family's story. The farm has been in the family for a long time although the building and brewery is much newer. We ended up staying for quite a long time hanging out with Alan, Brenda and Campbell. Very hospitable and their passion is self-evident. They also offer farm tours and heck you can sign up for a hand-on experience. Highly recommend! It was a unique experience.

I seen a lady coming out of the store with her dog and groceries upon arrival. I asked to bring my…read moredog in and was granted permission by an employee only for the old man to come over to disrespectfully tell me to take the dog out. I told him when I asked I was given permission and he proceeded to add even ruder and more loudly than the first time that he told me to get it out! Let me state, there are no signs saying pets are not permitted and respectfully I did ask in which I was told yes before hand. My friend and I kindly left our baskets on the counter and took our business elsewhere. I left quietly, put the dog in the car and returned to tell him how inappropriately rude he was and that I would be making this review.

Elderkin's is never an intentional stop on my annual apple-picking trip to the valley, but I don't…read moreknow that I've ever made the trek to Wolfville without visiting this farm and U-Pick. It's just minutes away from the downtown and is the perfect stop on your way back for lunch after an hour or two lost in the Noggin's corn maze. The parking lot around the main building is a total gong show, so go slow and keep your eyes peeled for unaware city slickers who are all but guaranteed to step out in front of your bumper with no notice. Still, you can't really blame them-the fresh baked goods (sticky buns! still warm!), gorgeous produce, and general charm of the farmhouse is enough to make anyone lose grip on reality. You can also pick up picking bags at the cash before trekking up into the apple fields. Sections are loosely marked to show off Cortlands, Macs, Red Delicious, Empire, and many more, but you'll see most people hiking aimlessly up the mountain for about thirty minutes on their way to the Honeycrisps. You can mix any of the apples into a single bag since they're all the same cost, except for the much pricier Honeycrisp apples. We were told the following from the lady behind the cash: "If I see so much as one Honeycrisp in your bag, I'm charging you for a full bag of Honeycrisp. I don't even care." Unnecessarily serious, if you ask me. But hey...them's the rules.

There were so many beautiful locations in Canada for restaurants and this place was one of them. We…read morepopped in here for breakfast and sat outside, but the bar and interior were awesome. I wish they had places like this in Anaheim, for whatever reason, probably cost, but these places don't exist at home. Go grab a Bloody Mary here you will love it

If you are looking for the best chicken sandwich in the entire province, look no further…read more This place is the absolute best spot for just that. It's got the perfect amount of crisp and flavor. The service was great. Very accommodating, we had to change tables 3 times at no fault of the establishment or service and she was perfectly fine with it. It was very loud when we first walked in due to the open concept of the restaurant as well as other parties eating. But once we moved outside, it was a much better socializing experience, until a wasp started wanting to enjoy some of the delicious meals. We then moved back inside where there was less noise and ended up finishing our meal that way. Overall 10/10 I would go again just for this burger. They do offer ciders and flights at a very affordable price as well but I will save that for the next time.

Nova Scotia's first and largest cidery. Don't let the name fool you; they also make fruit wines!…read more While it may be a little bit off the beaten path for some folks, this location is worth visiting for sure. It's right off highway 12 and just a few kilometres outside of the town of New Ross. You can't miss it. They've got a brewpub in Halifax but this is better because you can talk with the alchemist behind the craft on site. The selection is just huge and you can sample whatever you want first before buying. The little retail hut is TINY but it does have three stools for sampling. There is literally something here for everyone. We like dry ciders and there are a lot of options. But there are also in between and even sweeter options. Lots of sweet fruit wine options as well for folks who haven't refined or figured out their palate yet, too. Definitely check this place out if you're heading up or down the highway!