Spirit of the Season

Expiration: Dec 7th 2025

Spirit of the Season is a passport event that is run by Toast the Coast. Running for three weekends, your passport gives you access to 20+ stops where you will receive a unique food + drink pairing to try. This is self-guided and self-paced. A fun way to try something local + new! 

Refund Policy: No refunds.

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Backyard Brewing
A Different Kind of Brewery for Different Kinds of Beers...small batch, hand crafted, one offs, never the same beer twice. Located inside Cider Keg Farm Market, the perfect one stop to go shop for all your Eat and Drink needs.
Hours: Fri 11 am - 5 pm Sat 11 am - 5 pm Sun 11 am - 4 pm

What's Included

  • Food & Drink Pairing
Bonnieheath Estate Lavender & Winery

Bonnieheath Estate, a charming winery and cidery in Norfolk County, is an ideal destination for micro weddings, intimate gatherings, and corporate events. Surrounded by scenic vineyards and lavender fields, our venue offers vintage charm and rustic elegance, perfect for creating unforgettable experiences. With two onsite Airbnb accommodations for up to 10 guests, your group can enjoy a full immersion in Bonnieheath’s natural beauty. Alongside our signature wines, we craft Folkin' Hard Cider and a line of lavender products, adding a unique local flavour to every celebration.

HOURS: Friday - Sunday 11 am - 5 pm
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  • Food & Drink Pairing
Burning Kiln Winery

For generations the sandy loam soil at Burning Kiln Winery was used to grow premium tobacco. Now the same land is home to our vineyards. With traditional tobacco kilns we create our passito-style wines. Visit and taste our wines while you overlook the UNESCO World Biosphere of Long Point.
Hours: Fri-Sat 12 pm - 5 pm

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  • Food & Drink Pairing
Cider Keg Farm Market
The Cider Keg Farm Market at 1231 Hwy 24 East, south of Vittoria, offers seasonal produce and local food items. Cider Keg fresh apple cider, sparkling apple ciders and other products made by Uncle Tom's Farm Inc. are sold at the farm market, a tradition for over 30 years. Freshly baked pies, ice cream and many other goodies are also for sale.
Hours: Friday 11 am - 5 pm Saturday 11 am - 5 pm Sunday 11 am - 4 pm
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  • Food & Drink Pairing
Concession Road Brewing Company
Concession Road Brewing Company, located in the charming old firehall in Jarvis, Ontario, first opened its doors in 2018 with just three beers on tap. Since then, it has grown to feature 11 beers on tap, offering a diverse range from light to dark beers, sours to seltzers, and even beer-inspired cocktails. More than just a brewery, Concession Road is a community hub, welcoming families and furry friends alike. Their taproom is a lively space, hosting a variety of events such as Trivia, Family Feud, book club meetings, Euchre nights, Live Music performances, Drag Murder Mystery nights, paint & art classes. and more. For those looking for a more relaxed vibe, Concession Road boasts a large and modern collection of board games, perfect for enjoying with friends over a pint and a bite to eat. Whether you're a beer enthusiast, a game night aficionado, or simply looking for a welcoming spot to unwind, Concession Road Brewing Company has something for everyone.
Hours: Fri 12 pm - 9 pm Sat 12 pm - 9 pm Sun 12 pm - 5 pm ***closing early on the 28th"
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  • Food & Drink Pairing
Frisky Beaver Wines
Frisky Beaver - Canada's Wine. Share with your best of friends!
Hours: Friday- 10 am - 6 pm Saturday- 10 am - 6 pm Sunday- 11 am - 6 pm

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  • Food & Drink Pairing
Front Road Cellars
At Front Road Cellars, we're crafting the unexpected. Norfolk County is gaining recognition, and we have won many awards over the years showcasing the high-quality of the wines + ciders produced here leading to the growth of our emerging wine region. Each sip of our wines are meant to be savoured. Whether that’s on the back deck, sipping a cold pint of cider while grilling dinner or pouring your new favourite red for your best friends — our wine is more than what's in the bottle, it’s about the experience it creates.
Hours: Friday 11 am - 6 pm Saturday 11 am - 6 pm Sunday 11 am - 5 pm
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  • Food & Drink Pairing
Hounds of Erie Winery
This boutique, dog friendly winery is comfortably located on 23 acres of gorgeous farm-lands in Norfolk County. Situated within the rich, fertile soils of the Lake Erie, great lakes basin, the property has been hand planted with unique vines used to craft high-quality hand-crafted wines and hard ciders. This family based business has one clear intention: To share the property and passion for all things wine, hard cider and dog related with each guest.
Hours: FRIDAY 12 pm - 6 pm SAT 11 am - 5 pm SUN 11 am - 5 pm
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  • Food & Drink Pairing
Inasphere Winery & Farm Market
Inasphere boasts some of the most fertile land in Norfolk County, the proximity to the water and the rich soil lends to the success of each harvest.
Hours: Fri: 12 pm - 5 pm Sat: 12 pm - 5 pm Sun: 12 pm - 5 pm

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  • Food & Drink Pairing
Marshview Patio & Bar
The Marshview Patio & Bar, located at Long Point Eco-Adventures and right across the road from the renowned Burning Kiln Winery, offers a vibrant, locally-inspired dining experience. Overlooking scenic marshlands, we source fresh, local ingredients to create a menu that celebrates regional flavors. Our drink selection highlights the best of local breweries, wineries, and cideries, ensuring a unique variety that changes with the seasons. Whether you’re in the mood for a carefully crafted cocktail or a refreshing local beer or wine, our bar menu offers the perfect complement to every meal. With a warm ambiance and a commitment to quality, the Marshview Patio & Bar invites you to relax, enjoy, and savor every bite and sip in this beautiful, eco-inspired setting.
Hours: FRIDAY - 11:30 am - 8:00 pm SATURDAY - 11:30 am - 8:00 pm SUNDAY - 11:30 am- 8:00 pm
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  • Food & Drink Pairing
Meuse Brewing Company
Meuse Brewing is located on a 25-acre farm in Norfolk County, focusing on creating Belgian inspired farmhouse ales. On the farm, a malting variety of barley is grown that is locally malted and used in the production of the beers. The farm has two driveways, one along HWY 24 with the on farm bottle shop and seasonal farm market, and the second to the production space and seasonal outdoor beer garden. You will find us at the shop for the Spirit of the Season passport.
Hours: Friday 12 pm - 6 pm Saturday 12 pm - 6 pm Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm
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Natterjack Brewing Company
HOW IT ALL STARTED Some see him the as the “Beer Man,” or the man of “unique” ideas. To our family we call him Son, Brother and Uncle. Matt has given us inspiration to thrive in what is now our passion. Matthew Derek Soos (1989) was a man of all trades growing up farming and going to school in the small community of West Elgin. He started a school career, graduating from the Bio-Resource Management Honours program at the University of Guelph (2012), and then graduated from a pristine class of 30 students at Niagara College in the Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Management, program (2015). Matt was well known in the community of West Elgin and within the community of Craft beer, devoting the majority of his time to hops, malt, yeast, fermentation and unique ingredients. Working in multiple breweries in Ontario, his passion for this industry kept growing. He knew that one day, he would have a brewery of his own. Matt continued to make an impact on everyone he met, from teaching them a “unique” thing or two, to encouraging someone to see the most out of their potential. He had a way about him that made everyone see the brighter side of the day. His passion for the simplest of finds made his life story unique, but left his friends and family at his unexpected passing. In August of 2015, Matt was taken the day before a celebrated event in the family. Something he was excited and patiently waiting for: the day his niece was born. Matt was an outstanding man who adored his niece and was so excited to be an Uncle for the second time. His life was sadly cut short, leaving him unable to fulfill his dreams. Selfless as he always was, even though the heartache of leaving us, he knew that there were others waiting patiently for another chance at life. Matt had always wanted to do the most he could for anyone, so his wishes were to donate what he could to matches around the world. Today, his memory, dreams and passions carry on in his nieces, parents, brother and sister in-law. Natterjack Brewing Company Ltd. was founded in 2016 by Peter, Kathy, Dan, Racheal, Elise and Danica who have devoted themselves to honouring Matt’s Passion for finding the simplest things and making them unique, just as Matt would have done. Natterjack Brewing Company Ltd., has carried on his legacy by creating simple and unique beers, found along the shorelines of Lake Erie.
Hours: Friday 12 pm -7 pm Saturday 12 pm - 6 pm Sunday 12 pm -5 pm
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Railway City Brewing Co.
Fresh, all natural beer. Hand crafted and small batch brewed.

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  • Food & Drink Pairing
Ramblin' Road Brewery Farm

Ramblin’ Road is Ontario’s first Brewery Farm, located just south of the small town of La Salette in Norfolk County - a remarkably fertile part of the province known as Ontario’s Garden. You might be asking yourself, “What the heck is a Brewery Farm?” For starters, like a lot of farms, this place can be a little hard to find. You’ll need to be good at navigating country roads, have a GPS handy, or know someone in the area who can point you in the right direction. Then again, this is a great part of Ontario to get lost in. Take your time - we’ll be here when you show up. Photo of the Brewery Farm Once you do get here, you’ll find this an actual working farm with crops growing, a hop garden flourishing and plenty of activity. Like most farms, this is a going concern, an enterprise. The big difference is our harvest is premium quality, small batch hand crafted beer. We grow our own hops on the Brewery Farm, draw pure spring water from our coveted and productive land, and use the finest Canadian barley & yeast. We put these ingredients into the hands of our brewing specialist, with over 30 years experience in the Canadian beer industry and a passion for expertly crafted premium beers, through his eyes and hands we have been inspired to create our full harvest of beers including DPA potato ale, PurebRED true red, Unleashed IPA, Hoppin Apple Wit, 3D Triple Chocolate Stout and our classic Country Lager, Country Cream Ale and Country Pilsner - each one a discovery in itself.
Hours: FRI: 10am-8pm SAT: 10am-8pm SUN 10am -5pm

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Skye Chase Estate Winery
Skye Chase is building a terroir-forward vineyard, letting the grapes be a direct expression of the natural environment, including the weather, soil, and mineral content. This “vineyard first” approach allows Skye Chase to make the highest quality, most interesting wines from vine to glass.
Hours: Friday 12 pm - 5 pm Saturday 10 pm - 5 pm Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm
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The Creative Bru-tique
Welcome to The Creative Bru-tique, where business meets creativity and coffee fuels it all! We’re a unique fusion of two powerhouse brands: Deja Bru, an ultra-premium coffee roaster serving up the perfect cup and bags to take home, and The Inspired Turtle, your go-to for business printing, custom promotional items, personalized gifts, and so much more. HOURS: Friday 8 am - 5 pm Saturday 9 am - 2 pm Sunday 9 am - 2 pm
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  • Food & Drink Pairing
The Good Bread Company
The Good Bread Company is Norfolk's premier artisanal bread bakery. Famous for its Pickle Bread, the bakery also offer a wide range of gluten-y goodness from classic loaves to sourdoughs to butter tarts! Open Wednesdays to Sundays, from 10am-4pm, in the heart of Port Dover.
Hours: Friday - Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

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  • Food & Drink Pairing
Wishbone Brewing Company

Wishbone Brewing is Norfolk County's newest craft brewery located in the historic building once home to the Dominion Telephone Company in Waterford, Ontario. It's situated on the Waterford Heritage Trail and Shadow Lake Park, and its patio boasts beautiful views of Shadow Lake and its surrounding green space. Wishbone aims to provide this vibrant community with a gathering place that brings the locals closer together and gives out-of-towners the authentic "Folkin'" experience over good conversation, fun special events, and—most especially—over delicious glasses of cold, locally-produced craft beer. With a fast-changing rotation of both traditional and more inventive, modern styles of beer, your tastebuds are in luck! Come say hello and grab a seat.
Hours: Friday 12 pm -10 pm Saturday 12 pm -10 pm Sunday 12 pm - 6 pm

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Charlotteville Brewing Company
Welcome to Charlotteville Brewing Company! We are a unique brewery nestled in the scenic landscapes in the old township of Charlotteville, in Norfolk, County Ontario. Our brewery is more than just a place to enjoy great beer; it’s an experience that combines the essence of a farm with the craftsmanship of a brewery. Situated amidst 28 acres of breathtaking Carolinian forest, we take pride in our commitment to sustainability and nature preservation. Our organic garden ensures that our ingredients are fresh, local, and environmentally friendly. Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience where you can indulge in exceptional craft beer while immersing yourself in the beauty of nature. Discover the perfect harmony of brewery and farm at Charlotteville Brewing Company. Come visit our brewery farm and get lost in this extraordinary beer haven!
Hours: FRI: 1pm-8pm SAT: 12pm-8pm SUN: 12pm-6pm
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The Dover Cheese Shop
The Dover Cheese Shop specializes in a wide selection of fine cheeses—both Canadian and imported varieties, but their offerings extend beyond cheese. Their product range includes: Crackers, breads, and accompaniments for pairing with cheese Charcuterie / cured meats Condiments, seasonings, olives, pickles, and similar finishing touches Olive oils and balsamic vinegars Handmade chocolates and sweet treats Gift baskets and curated cheese trays for events or special occasions They also cater for weddings and events, offering cheese boards, grazing tables, and cheese wheel cakes Hours: Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 12pm - 4pm
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The Dover George
The Dover George is a culinary event centre & luxury boutique hotel in Port Dover Ontario, offering high end accommodations that are completely one of a kind. Near the shores of lake Erie, steps from both Port Dover beach and Main Street; come experience luxury in one of Southwestern Ontario's most charming lakeside destinations.

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  • Food & Drink Pairing