Visiting Collingwood, Ontario, means you can access numerous outdoor activities in and near this gorgeous area. But make no mistake, it’s also a place beer enthusiasts love to visit. Multiple breweries are nestled within this region, many near Georgian Bay. From IPAs to lagers, the beer also goes well with some incredible food offerings at the establishment.
Did we mention the breweries are just a short distance from the VanderMarck Boutique Hotel?
The Collingwood Brewery
The Collingwood Brewery is open every day of the week for your enjoyment. It has several areas where you can spend time, including the taproom, brewery, and beer garden.
The beer garden is open year-round. Don’t worry; even though it gets cold in Collingwood during the winter, heaters are ready to provide extra warmth while you relish your craft beer. Snacks are accessible in the taproom, and you can get food in the brewery on weekends.
Before you leave, don’t forget to stop by The Collingwood Brewery retail store, where you can buy glassware and a variety of other items. Check out the events calendar on their website for more information about upcoming happenings you may want to attend.
The VanderMarck is a mere 7-minute drive from The Collingwood Brewery, an approximate hour walk, or a 15-minute bike ride.
Endswell Beer
Endswell Beer is located on Elm Street in Collingwood, and it’s only a 4-minute drive, 6-minute bike ride, or 20-minute walk from our hotel. Handcrafted ales and lagers are available, and you can buy pizza when you get hungry.
It’s open Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 7:00 p.m. It’s a pet-friendly establishment, but pets are only allowed on the patio.
Black Bellows Brewing Company
The Black Bellows Brewing Company is on Simcoe Street in Collingwood. It has a brewery and restaurant where you can enjoy fantastic beer and food. You can also stop by its retail location to pick up merchandise.
The taproom and retail store are open every day, making it easy to stop by and grab mementos of your time in Collingwood. Wines, non-alcoholic beverages, and ciders are also available. Black Bellows Brewing Company is a 2-minute drive from our hotel, a 7-minute walk, or a 2-minute bike ride.
Sidelaunch Brewing Company
The Sidelaunch Brewing Co. is located at 200 Mountain Road in Collingwood. It’s accessible by driving the road from Collingwood to Blue Mountain. It has a brewery and some games available for guests, accompanied by a pretty lively calendar with events of all types.
Like most breweries in town, you can also stop by its retail location to pick up merchandise. Sidelaunch Brewing Company is a 5-minute drive from our hotel, a 60-minute walk, or a 20-minute bike ride (much of it on Collingwood’s wonderful rail-trail network).
Are Brewery Tours Available?
There’s no guarantee that brewery tours are available at any of the breweries when you’ll be visiting. However, they’re worth taking if available, especially if you want to learn more about the process and ask questions about it. Call the establishment ahead of your visit to see if and when the tours are and if you need to make a reservation.
Can I Drive to and from the Brewery from the Hotel?
These Ontario breweries are easy to get to from The VanderMarck. However, if you and your party plan on enjoying a few beverages at any of the Collingwood breweries, we strongly advise against driving to and from the breweries. Rideshare services are available in the area, giving you a legal and safe option to get back to our hotel from the breweries.
Does Your Hotel Have Any Packages That Would Complement My Brewery Trip?
We want our guests to thoroughly enjoy their stay at the VanderMarck and the incredible area where we’re located. That’s why we offer a variety of packages and partnerships that will help you make the most of your vacation. The New Room Service VM X Cabin Kitchen Package is available if you want some late-night snacks after your brewery visit.
Various other packages and partnerships can also help you feel relaxed and refreshed before or after your visit to the breweries. Some include the Scandinave X VanderMarck Package, Cedar and SageMassage and Float Package, and Vortex Wellness Studio discount.
Make Your Reservations at the VanderMarck Boutique Hotel Today
Call our Collingwood hotel today to make a reservation for our studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom suites. We welcome all your questions, including how to make the most of your visits to the local Collingwood, Ontario breweries and what other activities you can do in this beautiful area.