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Craft Distilleries
Canada has been making its
distinctive rye whisky since
the first immigrants arrived.
Now a new generation of
craft distillers is using Yukon
Gold potatoes, Saskatoon
berries and other homegrown
Canadian ingredients to
make artisanal gins, vodkas,
and more. Try the Ironworks
Distillery in Lunenburg
(p328) for some samplings.

Bottle of gin and a
glass of gin and tonic
at the Ironworks
Distillery

Cocktail Bars
In tandem with the distilling boom is a rise in
stylish cocktail bars. Try traditional Canadian
cocktails like the Bloody Mary-esque Caesar
or the heady Caribou, or opt for a creative
concoction made from the ever-growing list
of artisanal spirits. Vancouver’s Gotham
Bar (615 Seymour St) and the Keefer Bar
(p27) are perfect watering holes.

Caesar cocktail on the rocks
with lime and celery

Wine Festivals Visitors
A great way to sample Canadian wines is enjoying a
to attend one of the country’s popular bottle of wine
wine festivals. In St. Catharines, over 40 at the Niagara
Grape and
wineries offer wine and food pairings
The sleek, industrial during January’s Niagara Icewine Festival, Wine Festival
interior of Quidi Vidi while the Niagara Grape and Wine Festival
Brewery in St. John’s in September features street parades.
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