The cidery was founded by Sean Myles and Gina Haverstock. In May of 2021 they sold the cider company to Nova Scotia Spirit Company owned by Alex Rice.

Apples are grown in nearby orchards, pressed into juice just down the road, and fermented into cider at our cidery in downtown Wolfville. Myles is originally from Fredericton, New Brunswick and is a Dalhousie University apple researcher. Gina is the head winemaker for Devonian Coast Wineries.

Melanie Eelman, Cidermaker

Melanie and Jake Eelman, rooted in Nova Scotia’s farming, returned from central Canada with a dream. In 2017, they transformed 21 acres in the Annapolis Valley into Beausoleil Farmstead, a name inspired by the land’s natural radiance. Their boutique cidery and winery, born from sustainable practices and cellar innovation, now flourishes with unique grape varieties and heirloom apples—a testament to the Eelman family’s commitment to their heritage and the art of fine ciders and wines.

 They called the property Beausoleil, which means “beautiful sun” in French.

They are guided by sustainable framing practices. They produce wine and cider. Melanie is the Cidermaker.

Bryan Lee owner of Boars Back Cider harvests his apples in Windermere, from a low-density orchard with a distinctive soil

 

Cidermaker: Bryan Lee

 

Owned by by Dominic Rivard and Germain Bergeron. Dominic is an an internationally-renowned and award-winning wine master, recognized as a specialist in fruit wine, dessert wine, and ice wine production.

 The winery/ cidery sits on 20 acres of fruit orchards and berries near Annapolis Valley in Nova Scotia. All wines are 100% produced from luscious crops of apples, cranberries, and wild blueberries hand-picked at our farm and neighbouring estates. The Winery also produces excellent quality and well valued grape dessert wines.

Bulwark sends dozens of kegs each week to its network of about 40 bars and restaurants that sell its ciders on tap. More than a third of the company’s business is from exports of fruit wines and ciders to Asia, and Bulwark is about to enter the United Kingdom, which consumes 70 per cent of the world’s cider.

Brand: 7Shores.

Cidermaker Dominic Rivard

This modern winery and cidery is set into a hillside, creating a workspace for the Winemaker as well as an underground wine cellar. The owners are Brendan Enright, Karen Enright, Piers Greenwood. The name comes from been located in Nova Scotia, "Casa Nova" as it means "House of Nova"

Brendan Enright and Piers Greenwood have a combined 50+ years of winemaking experience. Piers hails from the UK and has won multiple international awards including England’s highly-esteemed ‘Winemaker Of The Year’ award three times. Piers’ wife, Shirley, is from Nova Scotia.

Owners Brendan Enright has extensive experience in wine and cider making.  He has been cider making consultant to more than six other cideries in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.  Karen Enright has a business and marketing background.  Piers Greenwood is one of the most decorated winemakers from the UK and relocated to Nova Scotia on a full time basis in 2017.

They produce Apple, Cherry, Blueberry cider under the brand names Buddy's, 1606, Crabby Granny, Casa Nova

Cider Making Philosophy? Let the fruit speak for itself and encourage it release its distinctive qualities.  We use 100% Nova Scotia purchased fruit and do not use enhancers.

 

Chain Yard Cider was founded by three partners, all from the hospitality industry. The owners are Mike Lim, Susan Downey and Brain Kelly. They wanted be a urban cidery in Halifax. As they searched for the right property they became aware of all the chain linked fences around the vacant lots.

They claim to be Halifax's first urban cidery. Jay Hildybrant is the cidermaker.

In 2018 they won silver and bronze at the All Canadian.

 

Denise and Derek Flynn purchased their 5acre Orchard in the mid 80's. They worked hard to establish the orchard with 18 varieties. and finally produce cider.

Denise is the owner and Cidermaker at Corberrie Cider Company. She learned the art of cider making by experimenting with different varieties of apples and also took a cider making course from Brock University in Ontario.  She is also a Dental Hygienist, loves reading, learning and the outdoors.

Derek is our apple grower and the caretaker at our orchard.  He is a Forest Technician as well as a carpenter. He also loves hunting and enjoys  the outdoors.

Cidermaker:

 

The cider opened in 2020 using only apples from the Annapolis Valley. They are the sister company of Annapolis Brewing Company.
Annapolis Brewing Company was founded in 2017 out of an old carriage house in Annapolis Royal. It has grown to include a Taproom, a new brewery and expanded to a Cidery and Meadery. Owned by Danny & Krista McClair.

They use apples from the Noggins Farm in Wolfville. They produce about 10 varities of cider from Cherry to Pear.

The Cider Master is Jesse Lawrence

Philosophy: Crafted using only local Annapolis Valley Apples, being an East Coaster is a lifestyle. Highest tides and rickest farmlands make this our home. Together we are East Coast Strong & Proud!

The winery was founded in 1978; the first winery in Nova Scotia. In 1993, Swiss businessman, Hanspeter Stutz, bought Grand Pré. Stutz was undaunted by the challenge of purchasing and restoring the vineyard. Now, with his vision and determination, Mr. Stutz has successfully established Domaine de Grand Pré as a proud and viable winery. It is a family business with son Jürg winemaker, daughter Beatrice manages the restaurant.

The only winery in Nova Scotia that offers the full wine & dine experience. Award winning restaurant named Le Caveau; built in the original 1828 house. Grand Pre became an UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2012

Won Double Gold Trophy for best cider at the 2024 all Canadians

Domaine de Grand Pré has a unique approach to winemaking. Unlike most New World wineries producing Old World wines, such as Chardonnay, Hanspeter believes wine producers should develop distinct varieties, styles and vineyard practices based on particular soils and climates. To achieve this, Domaine de Grand Pré has partnered with the Agriculture Canada Station in Kentville, Nova Scotia to develop unique Nova Scotian varieties.

The winery has a very nice tasting bar. Tasting Fees apply. They produce icewine, port style wines and other dessert wines. The Domaine has a unique approach to winemaking. Unlike most New World wineries producing Old World wines, Hanspeter believes producers should develop distinct varieties, styles, and vineyard practices based on particular soils and climates.

The lush gardens and beautiful grounds falls under the guidance of Hanspeter partner Anne.

signature wines are Tidal Bay, L'Acadie Blanc, Muscat, Ortega, Castel, Cabernet Foch

Winemaker: Jürg Stutz
Philosophy: Life is too short to drink bad wine

It was 1921 when Edward and Thelma Hennigar secured land and began farming in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley. Edward sold fresh meats and apples to locals. Their son, who took over the farm in '52, found he could sell his bounty by the roadside, right from his truck; before long, he built a fruit stand. Today the family biz consists of a bakery, a gifts section, a greenhouse, a family park, a 2.5-km nature trail and a fish-and-chips stand.

The cidery owned by John and Adrienne Peters. In 2019, John decided he would leave his career as a steamfitter and opened Hill Top Hops’ Brewhouse. John started brewing beer.

Brooklyn is a very small community on the Mersery River near the Atlantic Ocean. Brooklyn is the home of Country music star Hank Snow.

The Brewery has an inviting, rustic, friendly atmosphere that quickly became a favourite by many.

Cape Breton's first and only craft cidery. It all began in 2020. Jill McPherson, the local entrepreneur behind the Island Folk Cider House. Jill is from Port Morien, who graduated from Cape Breton University before obtaining a master’s degree from Saint Mary’s University.

Jill worked in international development before returning to Cape Breton a few years back. Support and advocacy for local agriculture and food producers was always a passion of hers. She supported the Cape Breton Food Hub  as a consumer, but wanted to contribute to the local food economy in a more direct sense. 

The cidery is located in a former church hall in Sydney's historic North End.

The owner and cider master Poet Comeau was introduced to cider when she moved to the UK 20 years ago. Beer does not agree with her, so once she discovered cider was a drink she could tolerate she was thrilled. But then she moved back to Canada, and the majority of commercial cider is very sweet. So she sought out to make cider that was more of a UK style dry cider.

Dartmouth is located on the eastern shore of Halifax Harbour. Dartmouth has been nicknamed the City of Lakes, after the large number of lakes located within its boundaries.

They have over 25 flavours of cider currently, but our most popular are Darkside Dry and Darkside Rosé in 750ml bottles and Crisp Apple in cans. apples come from Stirling Farms in the Annapolis Valley.

Philosophy We tend to make our ciders on the more dry side of things. Nothing we do is overly sweet.

 

Maritime Express Cidery and Restaurant is owned by Jimi Doidge and Scott Hearn. Located in what was once the stone patio of an iconic railway hotel located in Kentville, Nova Scotia. The Cornwallis Inn ran from 1930 to 1973. A formidable Tudoresque building of concrete and masonry construction, it was considered one of the most architecturally beautiful hotels in Canada

 

The farm is owned by Alan and Brenda Bailey. It all started in the 1960s, a hardworking navy family of 8, Hal and Alice Bailey took over the 186 acre and farm house property in Ashdale, Hants County Nova Scotia, to live a more self sustainable and outside of the city. They did just that for nearly 50 years, and in 2004, Alan returned to the family homestead with wife Brenda, their son Fraser, and daughter, Campbell, with second generation dreams of their own sustainable life and farm retirement of endless opportunity.

The Bailey's broke ground for the brewery in the summer of 2013, opening their doors in the spring of 2014.
Meander River Farm & Brewery is now a mixed farm operation with onsite brewery, specializing in hops, lavender, and craft beverages. The property boasts 2 kilometers of frontage on the Meander River, known by locals for its brook trout, spring kayaking and deep swimming holes. A tributary of the Meander River bisects the farm and boasts a deep ravine with one of the tallest waterfalls in West Hants County.

 

The cidery is owned by Nancy Klokocka. Moonrise Ridge Premium Cider is carefully crafted using 100% natural ingredients sourced exclusively from Nova Scotia. Each batch is handmade in small quantities to guarantee the highest quality

The founders are Scott Saccary, Mike Gillespie & Kevin Saccary. Mike is an accomplished brewer and musician by night. Mike will be responsible for brewery/taproom operations, technical oversight, personnel and corporate management, and holding the beers to the highest standards that will be born as New Scotland Brewing Company.

After 16 years in the in the IT field, Kevin decided to step aside from his career as an experienced IT Director to assume the presidents role in the New Scotland Group of Companies. Kevin is also a father of two beautiful daughters and an accomplished competitive curler winning: 2 Junior Nova Scotia titles with his brother Scott and a finalist in 5 other Nova Scotia provincials. 

Scott is a proud Nova Scotian and is grateful to have the opportunity to build businesses here at home. Similar to his brother Kevin, Scott is also a competitive curler. He is a 4-time Nova Scotia champion, winning 2 NS Junior Curling titles (alongside Kevin), and most recently, winning the 2016, 2017 & 2018 NS Men’s titles which allowed Scott to compete at the Canadian Curling Brier Championships.

As VP of Business Development, Scott will be responsible for creating and building relationships that are necessary for growth in the community. Scott is excited about expanding New Scotland into the craft beer community and feels it is a perfect avenue for building a strong home grown brand that utilizes locally sourced ingredients to share with our fellow New Scot’s.

They produce Barracks Cider. Dry English Cider Made From Nova Scotia Valley Apples!

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No Boats On Sunday pays homage to a time when Halifax was once Canada's busiest gateway port. With the hectic day-to-day routine this brought about, the hardworking locals decided they deserved some time to unwind, pull up their oars, and get back to the things they loved – like enjoying time with family and friends. With that, the ‘No Boats On Sunday’ policy was born. No boats meant no work.

More Importantly they make good cider.

 

Payday cider is owned and made by the renowned winemaker and cidemaster Dominic Rivard. The ciders are processed at the Canning Cider co . Payday makes a full range of ciders using only Annapolis Valley apples

• Bleedin’ Me Dry: A crisp, dry cider made with 100% Nova Scotia apples (6% alc./vol.).
• Flush With Cash Rosé: A unique blend combining our apple cider with an authentic berry wine to produce a fresh, aromatic rosé (6.5% alc./vol.).
• Mulled Moolah: A seasonal offering available during the winter months—infused with comforting vanilla and a dash of cinnamon (7% alc./vol.).
• We also produce:

“Splash the Cash” Watermelon-Lime Cider
“Greenback” Hopped Cider
“Kick Back” Grapefruit Cider

The ciders are naturally gluten‑free with no added concentrate, highlighting the purity of our ingredients.

PAYDAY Cider is our modern, innovative expression of a deep local tradition. Born from our long experience in craft beverage production, our cidery combines traditional techniques with a contemporary, creative twist. Every bottle reflects our commitment to quality, community, and the unique character of Nova Scotia’s apple country.
Our Cider Master:
Dominic Rivard has been making cider commercially for well over 20 years. His extensive background in fermentation and his passion for artisan techniques ensure that every batch of cider meets our high standards of balance, structure, and flavour.
Our Cider-Making Philosophy:
At PAYDAY Cider, we believe that great cider is a celebration of local culture and the fruits of the land. Our philosophy is simple:

• Use only the best, locally sourced NS apples.
• Embrace both time‑honoured methods and innovative techniques.
• Create ciders that are crisp, balanced, and full of character.
• Foster community and share the story of our land and our craft with every tasting.

Parent co  Canning Cider House Ltd.

Located in Noggins Corner Farm, in Greenwich. A century before Canada became a country, the Bishop family founded what would become one of the oldest farms along the banks of the Cornwallis River in present-day Greenwich. Current owner Avard Bishop and his wife Sandy took over the farm in 1955. 20 years later, he brought his two eldest sons, Andrew and Stirling into the family business. The family has worked hard to perfect the art of apple growing, which continues to be their main crop.

The Bishops incorporated Noggins Corner Farm in 1992. The name “Noggins Corner” harks back to the late 1800s when weary travelers bought “noggins” of rum from an old Greenwich farmhouse.

 

 

Mahone Bay sitts south west of Halifax. A long-standing picturesque tourism destination, the town has recently enjoyed a growing reputation as a haven for entrepreneurs and business startups. The town has the fastest growing population of any municipality in Nova Scotia according to the 2016 census, 

Andrew Tanner is the owner, the president of the Craft Brewers Association of Nova Scotia.

They cureently mke two ciders named Hopscotch Hopped Cider and A Little Peck

Ship Builders cider is owned by Sean Sears. There head office is in Halifax with product facilities in Windsor. Ship Builders Cider is made by the same company that makes Stutz Cider, the #1 selling Canadian cider in the NSLC.

It is made from the same apples in a slightly different blend. It is a dry cider fermented to 6% alc./vol. Since it is fermented longer, Shipbuilders Cider has less sugar, is not quite as sweet. It is  a dryer with more alcohol cider

Ship Builders Cider is made in Berwick, Annapolis Valley. Berwick is the Apple Capital of Nova Scotia!  Cheers!

Shippy Spurr began growing apples in 1921. Shippy's son William would join him, adding another 20 acres of land and adding potatoes to their crop. William is remembered as one of the original growers of MacIntosh Reds in the Annapolis Valley.

William's sons Lawrence and Cameron would take over the farm as the 3rd generation in 1946. They grew to 500 acres focusing primarily on apples, pears, potatoes, strawberries and a large poultry division. Both Lawrence and Cameron were honoured with the Golden Apple Award for their outstanding achievement in the fruit-growing industry.

The farm was split into two divisions in 1982, with Cameron retaining control over some orchards and strawberries. Lawrence's two sons Bill and Gordon, would take over potatoes and some orchards marking the 4th generation of the family farm. They would aggressively expand the farm into more acreage, adding more apples, potatoes, onions, carrots, and cover crops to diversify the farm.

Bill's daughter Lisa would join the farm, 2002, marking the beginning of the 5th generation of the family farm. Lisa would bring many innovations to the farm with new ideas around planting, varieties, and adding more fruit. Lisa is now the President and has been a significant influence on the growth and success of modernizing the farm.

2012 - Bill's son William would take over growing strawberries and small vegetables. After Gordon's passing in 2016, William would accept many of his growing responsibilities, including potatoes, onions, carrots and cover crops. Most recently, launching a new division of the farm, brewing hard cider made from ingredients grown right on the farm.

In 2002 The grand opening of a newly built market and taproom, bringing fresh cider, local goods, and a true farm experience to our guests. This is just the beginning of our retail and agri-tourism journey.

 

Wild Wine and Spirits was founded by Bryan Lee. He grew up on Boars Back Mountain in Nova Scotia and has a deep connection to the land. Bryan's family has been tending the orchards in the Annapolis Valley for decades, and his hands-on approach to crafting cider reflects his love for the region.

Boars Back Mountain is a scenic area located in Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the Canadian Appalachians and stands at an elevation of approximately 242 meters (794 feet) above sea level . Many of Brans ciders bear the name Boars Back.