Brew Donkey Tours

Meet brew masters and try local beers on a friendly, laid-back brewery tour. By bus or on foot, visit Ottawa-area breweries, brewpubs and craft beer bars.

Spend an evening, an afternoon or a full day with fellow beer fans learning about Ottawa's booming craft beer scene and enjoying generous samples of ales, lagers and more. On weekends year round, Brew Donkey Tours runs rollicking trips to great breweries of all types and sizes in and near the city. Some tours even feature visits to other beverage makers, such as distilleries and wineries, and fun activities like axe-throwing and sporting events!

En route, beer experts explain brewing and distilling, and pass around hops, malt and other ingredients for you to smell (and taste, if you're so inclined). You also get a snack or a meal, and lots of chances to “talk beer” with other beer lovers. If you have a big group—perhaps a corporate retreat or a bachelor party—you can book a private tour.