10 Best Breweries in Milton

"Aside from being a brewery, Merit Brewing is also a bottle shop and a kitchen that offers good food. They work hard to represent the art and character of Hamilton in each food, each beer as well as every experience they share with people. Their culinary and brewing techniques are inspired by the tradition that pushes aromas and flavors to speak on why they brew."

"When it comes to the perfect location in Hamilton for a craft brewery, MERIT nailed it. Another newcomer within the past year, this brewery is located right at James and Wilson across from the August 8 plaza. This one’s for the real craft beer nerds as they are constantly experimenting with their brews and do little to appeal to the casual beer fan."

"Fairweather has only been open since May of 2017 but they have already established themselves as one of the top breweries in the city. They have ten taps with a constantly rotating selection of beers ranging from IPAs to sours, saisons to porters. If you find yourself in the McMaster area, this and Grain & Grit (only a two minute walk away) are musts for grabbing your craft beer fix."

"This brewery features a bottle shop and taproom, including a patio with 60 seats as well as 10,000 sq. ft. brewing facility. They offer different types of beer like oak-aged and fruited beers, classic continental lagers, IPAs, silky stouts and porters, and more."

"What is it: Another member of the unofficial Aleyards brewing collective, the fine folks at Junction pump out creative brews at an impressive pace – up to 600 small batches per year, on their count. Why go: The brewery’s setting, a former trash incinerator built in the Art Deco era (c. 1934), will take your breath away. Luckily, there are plenty of tasty, creative beers (barrel-aged porters, German-style festbiers and Berlinerweisses) to revive you."

"The Junction has quickly become the epicenter of Toronto’s burgeoning craft beer scene, and Junction Craft Brewing has been leading the charge ever since it opened in 2011. You can catch its popular train-themed beers – a nod to the neighbourhood’s history as a West Toronto rail hub – at the LCBO or their dedicated tap room. Try: The award-winning Brakeman’s Session Ale."

"Junction Craft Brewing is a craft brewery in Toronto’s Junction neighbourhood. Their brewery is housed in a former City of Toronto incinerator from the 1930s, which was decommissioned in the 80s and became a spot for raves in the 90s. You can do a brewery tour or enjoy one of their fresh craft beers in the taproom!"

"Craft beer fans in Dundas love the lagershed line of craft beers at Shawn & Ed Brewing Co. on 65 Hatt St. Shawn Till and Ed Madronich restored this historic Dundas brick building for their brewery. The building was 150 years old and badly needed work. The masthead out front shows 65 Hatt Street was originally built as a curling and skating rink."

"Save for the giant tanks, drinking at Shacklands feels like hanging in your fave neighbourhood dive bar: the walls are slathered in action figures, the stereo’s playing Matthew Sweet and old cartoons are on a loop on the TV. But instead of Labatt 50, the bar’s pouring a delightful jumble of sours, bretts and fruity blends, courtesy brewer Jason Tremblay."

"Don’t come to Shacklands looking for a lager or an IPA—you won’t find any. They pour only Belgian-style brews: farmhouse ales, saisons, tripels and dubbels. Everything here is downright funky."

"The Junction’s Indie Ale House is a small, independent craft brewery putting their creativity and love of beer to good use in creating a selection of brews that veer off the traditional path – in a good way. The always-busy restaurant is where you’ll find elevated pub fare, hearty mains perfect for soaking up the beer and crispy, thin crust pizzas."

"Believe it or not, the Junction was dry from 1904 until two-freaking-thousand. But the neighbourhood is now home to five breweries, and Indie Alehouse has been plying the west end with beer for the last six years. They’re at their best when they’re experimenting."

"You’ll find Rainhard Brewing Co. in the Stockyards neighbourhood of Toronto, housed in an old 1940s-style manufacturing plant. Brewmaster and founder Jason Rainhard started off in the corporate world, but then shifted his attention to beer, starting as a homebrewer and who is now an award-winning pro. Stop by the tap room to try a few, which currently include a black IPA, West Coast IPA, Roggenbier (German rye larger), Czech style pilsner, farmhouse ale among other lovingly crafted small batch brews."

"Toronto's Stockyards neighborhood, a former meatpacking district, came to unofficially be known as the Ale Yards after a cluster of microbreweries took over the strip. Rainhard Brewing Company, named after founder Richard Rainhard, was the first to pop up in 2015, outfitting an old refinery into one of the city's best and biggest craft breweries. The brewery includes the tasting and tap room, event space and a small retail area for bottle shoppers."

"If you think you’ve tried every macaron flavour out there, think again. This new spot in Toronto has mastered the art of creative cooking. They’ve got all the classics like creme brûlée and matcha, plus some crazy picks like cheeseburger and corn."

"TLC junkies will be excited to hear about Canada’s very first Carlo’s Bakery location. The famous Cake Boss spot is right here in the GTA and serving up all the delicious items you’ve seen on your screen. From crazy cakes to more classic bakery goodies."

"Specializing in traditional Portuguese pastries, Ola is an authentic dessert option that's been around for decades on James Street North – a neighbourhood with a strong Portuguese heritage. Taste their famous and flaky pasteis de nata (custard tarts) or choose from other options like rice pudding, eclairs, and brownies."

"On the top of the list is a not-so-hidden gem on James St N — Ola Bakery. It’s a traditional Portuguese cafe in the heart of downtown. Stepping into Ola gives you a tiny taste of Europe."

"Source: Photo by user John A. Speakman used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The famous warship, the last of the tribal class, has served in the WWII and the Cold War. It was built in 1942 for the Royal Canadian Navy and was converted to a destroyer in 1952."

"DescriptionHMCS Haida is a Tribal-class destroyer that served in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1943 to 1963, participating in World War II and the Korean War. She was named for the Haida people. Phone: +1 905-526-6742Web: https://www.pc.gc.ca"

"While you are at the waterfront, head over to the HMCS Haida. This floating museum highlights Canada’s wartime naval history. The HMCS Haida was launched in August 1942 and served in World War II, the Korean Conflict, and the Cold War."

"Taking your kids to the historic home of one of Toronto's first architects may seem laughable. Have we met your children?. Gazing at watercolours is hardly a hobby of theirs."

"The atmosphere: There’s something about ordering sushi on a screen, waiting and then seeing it zoom down a laneway and land tableside, that brings out the kid in everyone. Younger sis to downtown’s respected Miku—a popular Vancouver transplant—this sushi is kinda the opposite of AYCE conveyor belt sushi, ensuring all bites are super fresh and haven’t done a few laps around the track. The sushi: Miku made a name for itself with its blowtorched sushi and thankfully they’ve carried this over to Tora."

"The sister restaurant to Miku and also home to the aburi sushi. Tora offers signature pressed and flame seared sushi, along with different sushi sets. Available for delivery via Uber Eats."

"Situated in an unassuming and rather drab-looking strip plaza at the west end of the city, you’ll find a Japanese oasis called Sushi Kaji. The quality and precision at Sushi Kaji is comparable to what you’d taste in Tokyo, but fortunately for Canada-bound foodies, you can find it right here in Toronto. The decor is minimal, with the sushi bar and blond wood counter acting as audience seating in front of the sushi chefs."

"We don't know how old he is now (and it would be rude to ask — didn't your mother ever tell you that?), but we can tell you that means he's an expert of the highest order. Kaji's fundamental philosophy is to handle the food — whether rice or fish — as little as possible, which means his sushi is as close to nature's delicious ingredients as it can possibly get."

"In a sleepy stretch of Etobicoke chef Mitsuhiro Kaji has held court at one of the country’s best sushi restaurants for two decades. Upon closing the restaurant due to the pandemic, Kaji has developed a wonderful takeout program that includes sushi and inari sushi amongst other things. View this post on Instagram"