New Brunswick Wineries
When most people think of Canadian wine, New Brunswick doesn't immediately come to mind — and that's exactly what makes discovering it so rewarding.
This province is an emerging wine region unlike any other in the country, shaped by cool coastal air from the Bay of Fundy, red clay soils near the Northumberland Strait, river valleys carved by the Saint John River, and the sheer determination of winemakers who decided that if you love something enough, you find a way to make it grow.
New Brunswick's wine story is young — the provincial government only opened the doors to farm-based cottage wineries in the late 1990s, and it wasn't until 2015 that wineries were permitted to sell in grocery stores. But in that short time, the province has developed a genuinely exciting wine culture built on cold-hardy hybrid grape varieties like Marquette, Frontenac, and Osceola Muscat, alongside an incredibly diverse range of fruit wines made from blueberries, apples, pears, cherries, and more. The result is a glass of wine that could only come from here — complex, cool-climate character with a distinctly Maritime soul.
What you'll find across New Brunswick's wineries is less about prestige and more about passion. These are family-run operations where the person who planted the vines is often the same person pouring your tasting. They'll tell you about the winter that nearly wiped out the harvest, the harvest that exceeded every expectation, and the grape variety that finally, after years of trial and error, found its home in NB soil. That's the kind of wine story worth seeking out.
NB wines are available at ANBL stores across the province, at select grocery stores, and of course, at the wineries themselves — where tours, tastings, pairings, and seasonal harvest experiences await. This guide will help you find them.
A Note on Hours: Many NB wineries operate seasonally or by appointment, and hours vary significantly. Always check the winery's website or social media before visiting, especially outside of summer months.
Region 1: Greater Moncton & Southeast NB
Pump House Brewery
5 Orange Ln, Moncton
607 Main St, Shediac
Hours:
Moncton: Sunday-Thursday 11:30am-11:00pm & Friday-Saturday 11:30am-12:00am
Shediac: Sunday-Thursday 11am-10pm & Friday-Saturday 11am-12am
Their story: Founded by a husband-and-wife duo, Pump House poured its very first pint in downtown Moncton in 1999. Just six years in, they earned the title of "Canadian Brewery of the Year" at the Canadian Brewing Awards — a nod to what locals already knew. After 21 years, the Fraser family passed the torch to three local long-time friends, keeping the spirit of the brewery firmly rooted in the community it was built for. Most recently, the team expanded to Shediac, bringing the Pump House experience to the shore.
What They're Known For: Pump House is famous for its Blueberry Ale — a Maritime staple that's become one of the most recognizable craft beers in the region. Their Crafty Radler has earned them a truly global reputation, picking up world-class recognition and a loyal following well beyond New Brunswick's borders. Pair your pint with something from the kitchen — the wood-fired oven pizzas are a fan favourite, and the full restaurant menu makes Pump House just as much a food destination as it is a craft beer one.
Pump House Fill Station
131 Mill Road, Moncton, NB
Hours:
Sunday-Tuesday 12:00pm-10:00 pm
Wednesday-Thursday 12:00pm-11:00pm
Friday-Saturday 12:00pm-12:00am
Their story: While the downtown location focuses on a full restaurant and brewpub experience, the Fill Station was designed with something different in mind — a laid-back taproom and community hub where locals can slow down and connect closer to the source.
What They're Known For: Fresh brewery-direct growler fills and experimental small-batch releases that you won't find anywhere else — this is where craft lovers come to taste what's happening right at the heart of the brewery.
Flying Boats Brewing
700 Malenfant Blvd, Dieppe
Hours:
Thursday-Saturday 12:00pm-10:00 pm
Sunday 12:00pm-8:00pm
Monday-Wednesday 3:00pm-9:00 pm
Their story: Flying Boats gets its name from the massive commercial "flying boats" — Pan American transatlantic seaplanes that used Shediac Bay as a vital refueling hub during the golden age of aviation in the 1930s and 40s. Today, they keep that spirit of adventure alive by naming their brews after historic aircraft, trains, and ships connected to the Maritimes. Every pint comes with a little piece of history.
What They’re Known For:
With 20+ beers on rotation, Flying Boats has something for everyone — from the tropical and hazy Juice Box Ale and the hop-forward Dixie Clipper IPA, to the rich Red Cap Peanut Butter Stout and the tart Off the Rails Sour. Their taproom at 700 Malenfant Blvd in Dieppe is a destination in itself — a lively, welcoming space where you can watch the brewers work through the glass. Flying Boats has also made a serious name for themselves beyond traditional craft beer, with their Fly Craft non-alcoholic line and JetPop ready-to-drink coolers — the NA options are so well-crafted, you'd never know the difference.
CAVOK Brewing Co.
250 Dieppe Blvd, Dieppe, NB
Hours:
Sunday-Tuesday 12:00pm-10:00pm
Wednesday-Saturday 12:00pm-12:00am
Their story: CAVOK Brewing Co. (pronounced "Cav-Oh-Kay") was born from a shared passion between two air traffic controllers and longtime friends, Serge Nadeau and Serge Basque, who turned their homebrewing hobby into a full-scale craft brewery in Dieppe in 2016. The name is pulled straight from their world — an aviation acronym meaning "Ceiling and Visibility OK" — and that same clarity and precision carries through into every beer they brew.
What They’re Known For: CAVOK is known for their aviation-themed taproom and a rotating lineup of exceptionally well-crafted beers that cover every style. Their signature Léger Corner Honey Blonde Ale is a fan favourite — sweet, floral, and smooth — while the East Coast Pirates West Coast IPA brings a bold, hop-forward punch. For something unique, the Baie Sur L'Amer Raspberry Sour and the Foxtrot 33 Oatmeal Stout show just how wide their range really goes. CAVOK also offers a golf simulator at their taproom, making it a one-of-a-kind spot to grab a pint and swing a club under the same roof. And come summer, don't miss their seasonal pop-up at Aboiteau Beach — a stunning patio location that's absolutely worth the trip.
Magnetic Hill Winery
Loose Wire Winery
860 Front Mountain Rd, Moncton
Hours:
Monday-Wednesday 12pm–8pm
Thursday-Saturday 12pm–10pm
Sunday 12pm–8pm
Their Story: Magnetic Hill Winery began operations in 2005 out of a restored 1867 homestead perched on a ridge overlooking Moncton. The Everett family started out making fruit wines, and over time began experimenting with grape varieties that could actually survive New Brunswick's soil and winters — a slow process of trial and error that's grown the estate into the largest winery in New Brunswick. Today it's a huge tasting room with a patio overlooking the city, an on-site guesthouse, a full event space for weddings and private bookings, and vineyard tours, with products now sold across the Maritimes and into Ontario.
Loose Wire Winery operates out of the Magnetic Hill Winery location. It's a separate small-batch project started by second-generation winemaker Zach Everett, built to push maritime grapes further than a traditional tasting room allows — its own dedicated space about a kilometre down the road is still in the works.
What They're Known For: Magnetic Hill covers just about every style of wine you could ask for — fruit wines, dessert wines, and traditional method sparkling, alongside their well-known rhubarb-infused selections. One of their bestsellers, the OC Osceola by the Sea, leans right into grapes grown by New Brunswick's coastal terroir. Tastings, flights, and charcuterie round out the experience. Loose Wire, meanwhile, has already picked up award recognition of its own with a small-batch, experimental lineup that's quickly building a name for pushing what NB wine can be. Find their products at the winery, ANBL and select other agency stores.
Verger Belliveau Orchard (Crooked Wine)
1209 Rue Principale, Memramcook
Hours:
On-Farm Store & Café:
10am–6pm Daily (Seasonal: Mid-August to late October)
U-Pick Operations:
10am–5pm Daily (Seasonal: Starts after Labor Day in September until late October, weather permitting)
Their Story: The orchard's roots go back to 1932, when Sébastien Bourgeois returned from the U.S. during the Depression with a mission to revive his home village. He and a small group of locals planted the first 100 McIntosh and Cortland apple trees along the Petitcodiac River Valley — land that's been farmed by Acadian families for over two centuries. That apple-growing legacy is exactly what led them into winemaking: alongside their well-known ciders, they started turning their own hand-picked pears, apples, and blueberries into a small lineup of fruit wines under the Crooked label.
What They're Known For: Their Crooked wine line, made from fruit grown right on the property — including a pear wine, a blueberry wine, a sparkling apple wine, and the Massé. Beyond the wine, the orchard is also a popular U-pick destination with a farm store and café offering ciders, juices, and other local products.
110 Principale St, Memramcook
Hours:
Monday-Tuesday Closed
Wednesday-Saturday 12pm-8pm
Sunday 12pm-5pm
Their Story: Crow & Vine is owned and run by Christo and Eugene, a husband-and-husband team who emigrated from South Africa in 2021, spent three years in Vancouver, and then traded the West Coast for the East. They opened the doors in July 2024 on a 6-acre vineyard planted with cold-climate varietals, producing 4,000–5,000 litres of wine a year — small in scale, big on character. Their approach is simple: take the wine seriously, but not themselves.
What They’re Known For: A few standout small-batch pours, like the crowd-favourite Juicy Lucy and the bone-dry Petitcodiac Blanc, but the real draw is the whole afternoon — grab a pizza or a charcuterie board, settle onto the patio overlooking the vines, and make a day of it. Vineyard tours are available too, and for those who want to stay the night, Crow & Vine offers two private wine-barrel accommodations, each with its own wood-fired hot tub overlooking the property.
239 Babineau Rd, Saint-André-LeBlanc
Hours:
Monday–Thursday 9am–7pm
Friday 9am–5pm
Saturday-Sunday 9am–7pm
Their Story: Vinerie DesFruits started in 2017 with a fruit orchard planted near Cap-Pelé, built around the bet that cold-hardy berries could do what traditional grapes can't in this climate. The estate grows blackcurrant, red and white currants, honeyberries, saskatoon berries, and cherries, with every step from orchard to bottle happening on-site.
What They’re Known For: Hand-bottled, award-winning fruit wines, mistelles, and dessert crèmes — including local favourites like the Crème de camerise (haskap) and Vin de gadelle blanche (white currant). Visitors can also walk the orchard and pick their own honeyberries, redcurrants, and blackcurrants in season.
940 Route 495, Mundleville
Hours:
Monday-Thursday 10am-5pm
Friday-Saturday 10am-7pm
Sunday 10am-5pm
Their Story: Founded in 2005 by Alan Hudson on land his family had already called home for 20 years, Richibucto River became the northernmost vineyard of its size in the Maritimes. A brutal winter in 2009 wiped out much of the crop, forcing the family to rebuild from scratch. Today it's a 22-acre riverside vineyard growing more than 20 varieties of hybrid grapes, with Alan's son Derek now leading winemaking, daughter Brittany running sales and marketing, and the rest of the family pitching in.
What They’re Known For: Estate-grown, hand-harvested wines made entirely on-site — including their gold-medal Maréchal Foch, alongside L'Acadie Blanc, Osceola Muscat, and Frontenac. There's also a patio menu for those who want to make a full afternoon of a visit.
Region 2: Fredericton & Captial Region
Pump House Brewery
5 Orange Ln, Moncton
607 Main St, Shediac
Hours:
Moncton: Sunday-Thursday 11:30am-11:00pm & Friday-Saturday 11:30am-12:00am
Shediac: Sunday-Thursday 11am-10pm & Friday-Saturday 11am-12am
Their story: Founded by a husband-and-wife duo, Pump House poured its very first pint in downtown Moncton in 1999. Just six years in, they earned the title of "Canadian Brewery of the Year" at the Canadian Brewing Awards — a nod to what locals already knew. After 21 years, the Fraser family passed the torch to three local long-time friends, keeping the spirit of the brewery firmly rooted in the community it was built for. Most recently, the team expanded to Shediac, bringing the Pump House experience to the shore.
What They're Known For: Pump House is famous for its Blueberry Ale — a Maritime staple that's become one of the most recognizable craft beers in the region. Their Crafty Radler has earned them a truly global reputation, picking up world-class recognition and a loyal following well beyond New Brunswick's borders. Pair your pint with something from the kitchen — the wood-fired oven pizzas are a fan favourite, and the full restaurant menu makes Pump House just as much a food destination as it is a craft beer one.
Pump House Fill Station
131 Mill Road, Moncton, NB
Hours:
Sunday-Tuesday 12:00pm-10:00 pm
Wednesday-Thursday 12:00pm-11:00pm
Friday-Saturday 12:00pm-12:00am
Their story: While the downtown location focuses on a full restaurant and brewpub experience, the Fill Station was designed with something different in mind — a laid-back taproom and community hub where locals can slow down and connect closer to the source.
What They're Known For: Fresh brewery-direct growler fills and experimental small-batch releases that you won't find anywhere else — this is where craft lovers come to taste what's happening right at the heart of the brewery.
Flying Boats Brewing
700 Malenfant Blvd, Dieppe
Hours:
Thursday-Saturday 12:00pm-10:00 pm
Sunday 12:00pm-8:00pm
Monday-Wednesday 3:00pm-9:00 pm
Their story: Flying Boats gets its name from the massive commercial "flying boats" — Pan American transatlantic seaplanes that used Shediac Bay as a vital refueling hub during the golden age of aviation in the 1930s and 40s. Today, they keep that spirit of adventure alive by naming their brews after historic aircraft, trains, and ships connected to the Maritimes. Every pint comes with a little piece of history.
What They’re Known For:
With 20+ beers on rotation, Flying Boats has something for everyone — from the tropical and hazy Juice Box Ale and the hop-forward Dixie Clipper IPA, to the rich Red Cap Peanut Butter Stout and the tart Off the Rails Sour. Their taproom at 700 Malenfant Blvd in Dieppe is a destination in itself — a lively, welcoming space where you can watch the brewers work through the glass. Flying Boats has also made a serious name for themselves beyond traditional craft beer, with their Fly Craft non-alcoholic line and JetPop ready-to-drink coolers — the NA options are so well-crafted, you'd never know the difference.
CAVOK Brewing Co.
250 Dieppe Blvd, Dieppe, NB
Hours:
Sunday-Tuesday 12:00pm-10:00pm
Wednesday-Saturday 12:00pm-12:00am
Their story: CAVOK Brewing Co. (pronounced "Cav-Oh-Kay") was born from a shared passion between two air traffic controllers and longtime friends, Serge Nadeau and Serge Basque, who turned their homebrewing hobby into a full-scale craft brewery in Dieppe in 2016. The name is pulled straight from their world — an aviation acronym meaning "Ceiling and Visibility OK" — and that same clarity and precision carries through into every beer they brew.
What They’re Known For: CAVOK is known for their aviation-themed taproom and a rotating lineup of exceptionally well-crafted beers that cover every style. Their signature Léger Corner Honey Blonde Ale is a fan favourite — sweet, floral, and smooth — while the East Coast Pirates West Coast IPA brings a bold, hop-forward punch. For something unique, the Baie Sur L'Amer Raspberry Sour and the Foxtrot 33 Oatmeal Stout show just how wide their range really goes. CAVOK also offers a golf simulator at their taproom, making it a one-of-a-kind spot to grab a pint and swing a club under the same roof. And come summer, don't miss their seasonal pop-up at Aboiteau Beach — a stunning patio location that's absolutely worth the trip.
1826 NB-124, Springfield
Hours:
The winery offers tours and tastings by appointment. Book your visit via their website contact form.
Their Story: Alan Gillis opened Gillis of Belleisle in 2003 on a hillside at the head of Belleisle Bay, about an hour's drive from Saint John, Moncton, or Fredericton. Rather than stick with safer options, he tore out the existing vines and experimented with hybrid grapes until he found ones that could actually handle the New Brunswick climate.
What They’re Known For: Their double-gold award-winning Amarone-style Premium Red, along with a lineup of hybrid grape wines built to pair with local food.
4 Sunset Blvd, McLeod Hill
Hours:
The meadery operates primarily as a micro-production facility on a dedicated seasonal basis, with select retail availability through local regional markets and craft partners.
Their Story: Sunset Heights was licensed in October 2013 by husband-and-wife duo John Way and Deb Wilson. John handles mead-making — he's been brewing for over 25 years and eventually caught the mead revival — while Deb runs the apiary, managing the bee colonies that supply the honey behind every batch. It's a true two-person operation: John jokes that when Deb talks bees, he says "yes, ma'am," and when he talks mead, she mostly just lets him have it.
What They’re Known For: Small-batch, seasonal meads across two lines — the still Sunset Heights meads, including the Honeycone hopped cyser and Sunset Blues blueberry melomel, and the carbonated Pollen Angels session meads. The meadery has picked up six medals at the Mazer Cup, including a full sweep of the Session Sweet category in 2016.
Region 3: Saint John & Southwest NB
Pump House Brewery
5 Orange Ln, Moncton
607 Main St, Shediac
Hours:
Moncton: Sunday-Thursday 11:30am-11:00pm & Friday-Saturday 11:30am-12:00am
Shediac: Sunday-Thursday 11am-10pm & Friday-Saturday 11am-12am
Their story: Founded by a husband-and-wife duo, Pump House poured its very first pint in downtown Moncton in 1999. Just six years in, they earned the title of "Canadian Brewery of the Year" at the Canadian Brewing Awards — a nod to what locals already knew. After 21 years, the Fraser family passed the torch to three local long-time friends, keeping the spirit of the brewery firmly rooted in the community it was built for. Most recently, the team expanded to Shediac, bringing the Pump House experience to the shore.
What They're Known For: Pump House is famous for its Blueberry Ale — a Maritime staple that's become one of the most recognizable craft beers in the region. Their Crafty Radler has earned them a truly global reputation, picking up world-class recognition and a loyal following well beyond New Brunswick's borders. Pair your pint with something from the kitchen — the wood-fired oven pizzas are a fan favourite, and the full restaurant menu makes Pump House just as much a food destination as it is a craft beer one.
Pump House Fill Station
131 Mill Road, Moncton, NB
Hours:
Sunday-Tuesday 12:00pm-10:00 pm
Wednesday-Thursday 12:00pm-11:00pm
Friday-Saturday 12:00pm-12:00am
Their story: While the downtown location focuses on a full restaurant and brewpub experience, the Fill Station was designed with something different in mind — a laid-back taproom and community hub where locals can slow down and connect closer to the source.
What They're Known For: Fresh brewery-direct growler fills and experimental small-batch releases that you won't find anywhere else — this is where craft lovers come to taste what's happening right at the heart of the brewery.
Flying Boats Brewing
700 Malenfant Blvd, Dieppe
Hours:
Thursday-Saturday 12:00pm-10:00 pm
Sunday 12:00pm-8:00pm
Monday-Wednesday 3:00pm-9:00 pm
Their story: Flying Boats gets its name from the massive commercial "flying boats" — Pan American transatlantic seaplanes that used Shediac Bay as a vital refueling hub during the golden age of aviation in the 1930s and 40s. Today, they keep that spirit of adventure alive by naming their brews after historic aircraft, trains, and ships connected to the Maritimes. Every pint comes with a little piece of history.
What They’re Known For:
With 20+ beers on rotation, Flying Boats has something for everyone — from the tropical and hazy Juice Box Ale and the hop-forward Dixie Clipper IPA, to the rich Red Cap Peanut Butter Stout and the tart Off the Rails Sour. Their taproom at 700 Malenfant Blvd in Dieppe is a destination in itself — a lively, welcoming space where you can watch the brewers work through the glass. Flying Boats has also made a serious name for themselves beyond traditional craft beer, with their Fly Craft non-alcoholic line and JetPop ready-to-drink coolers — the NA options are so well-crafted, you'd never know the difference.
CAVOK Brewing Co.
250 Dieppe Blvd, Dieppe, NB
Hours:
Sunday-Tuesday 12:00pm-10:00pm
Wednesday-Saturday 12:00pm-12:00am
Their story: CAVOK Brewing Co. (pronounced "Cav-Oh-Kay") was born from a shared passion between two air traffic controllers and longtime friends, Serge Nadeau and Serge Basque, who turned their homebrewing hobby into a full-scale craft brewery in Dieppe in 2016. The name is pulled straight from their world — an aviation acronym meaning "Ceiling and Visibility OK" — and that same clarity and precision carries through into every beer they brew.
What They’re Known For: CAVOK is known for their aviation-themed taproom and a rotating lineup of exceptionally well-crafted beers that cover every style. Their signature Léger Corner Honey Blonde Ale is a fan favourite — sweet, floral, and smooth — while the East Coast Pirates West Coast IPA brings a bold, hop-forward punch. For something unique, the Baie Sur L'Amer Raspberry Sour and the Foxtrot 33 Oatmeal Stout show just how wide their range really goes. CAVOK also offers a golf simulator at their taproom, making it a one-of-a-kind spot to grab a pint and swing a club under the same roof. And come summer, don't miss their seasonal pop-up at Aboiteau Beach — a stunning patio location that's absolutely worth the trip.
Waterside Farms Cottage Winery
2008 Route 915, Waterside
Hours:
June-October 10am-5:30pm Daily
Winter Hours (January-April) By Appointment
Their Story: Ed Mantell's family were wine producers in Europe before immigrating to Canada in 1947, and winemaking was always a family affair — Ed learned the craft from his father growing up. Decades later, with help from New Brunswick's Department of Agriculture, Ed took to growing wild blueberries on his own property in Albert County and turned them into wine. Waterside opened in July 2006 as the county's first cottage winery, with his wife Linda handling the business and sales side from the on-site store.
What They’re Known For: Blueberry and rhubarb wines in dry, sweet, semi-sweet, and sparkling styles — all fermented, filtered, and bottled on-site. The winery also picked up back-to-back Best Red Wine awards at the Savour Food & Wine competition in 2008 and 2009, and it's just 10 minutes from Fundy National Park.
142 Centennial Rd, Hampton
Hours:
The winery operates primarily as a micro-production and distribution facility, with products widely accessible year-round through the New Brunswick Liquor Board
Their Story: Matt and Angela Guptill established Happy Knight Wines in early 2011 on land at the head of Belleisle Bay in Hatfield Point, originally settled in 1784 — eight generations later, it's still the only piece of Loyalist-granted land in the area held by the founding family. To get the winemaking right, they partnered with Dominic Rivard, a fruit-wine specialist who's worked with producers across Canada and internationally.
What They’re Known For: A lineup of 100% Maritime-grown fruit wines and mead, including the Black Currant, Cranberry, Apple, Crème de Cassis, and Black Mead — a honey mead infused with organic black currants. The wines have picked up more than 30 national and international awards, including a Platinum medal for the Crème de Cassis.
Region 4: Northern NB
Pump House Brewery
5 Orange Ln, Moncton
607 Main St, Shediac
Hours:
Moncton: Sunday-Thursday 11:30am-11:00pm & Friday-Saturday 11:30am-12:00am
Shediac: Sunday-Thursday 11am-10pm & Friday-Saturday 11am-12am
Their story: Founded by a husband-and-wife duo, Pump House poured its very first pint in downtown Moncton in 1999. Just six years in, they earned the title of "Canadian Brewery of the Year" at the Canadian Brewing Awards — a nod to what locals already knew. After 21 years, the Fraser family passed the torch to three local long-time friends, keeping the spirit of the brewery firmly rooted in the community it was built for. Most recently, the team expanded to Shediac, bringing the Pump House experience to the shore.
What They're Known For: Pump House is famous for its Blueberry Ale — a Maritime staple that's become one of the most recognizable craft beers in the region. Their Crafty Radler has earned them a truly global reputation, picking up world-class recognition and a loyal following well beyond New Brunswick's borders. Pair your pint with something from the kitchen — the wood-fired oven pizzas are a fan favourite, and the full restaurant menu makes Pump House just as much a food destination as it is a craft beer one.
Pump House Fill Station
131 Mill Road, Moncton, NB
Hours:
Sunday-Tuesday 12:00pm-10:00 pm
Wednesday-Thursday 12:00pm-11:00pm
Friday-Saturday 12:00pm-12:00am
Their story: While the downtown location focuses on a full restaurant and brewpub experience, the Fill Station was designed with something different in mind — a laid-back taproom and community hub where locals can slow down and connect closer to the source.
What They're Known For: Fresh brewery-direct growler fills and experimental small-batch releases that you won't find anywhere else — this is where craft lovers come to taste what's happening right at the heart of the brewery.
Flying Boats Brewing
700 Malenfant Blvd, Dieppe
Hours:
Thursday-Saturday 12:00pm-10:00 pm
Sunday 12:00pm-8:00pm
Monday-Wednesday 3:00pm-9:00 pm
Their story: Flying Boats gets its name from the massive commercial "flying boats" — Pan American transatlantic seaplanes that used Shediac Bay as a vital refueling hub during the golden age of aviation in the 1930s and 40s. Today, they keep that spirit of adventure alive by naming their brews after historic aircraft, trains, and ships connected to the Maritimes. Every pint comes with a little piece of history.
What They’re Known For:
With 20+ beers on rotation, Flying Boats has something for everyone — from the tropical and hazy Juice Box Ale and the hop-forward Dixie Clipper IPA, to the rich Red Cap Peanut Butter Stout and the tart Off the Rails Sour. Their taproom at 700 Malenfant Blvd in Dieppe is a destination in itself — a lively, welcoming space where you can watch the brewers work through the glass. Flying Boats has also made a serious name for themselves beyond traditional craft beer, with their Fly Craft non-alcoholic line and JetPop ready-to-drink coolers — the NA options are so well-crafted, you'd never know the difference.
CAVOK Brewing Co.
250 Dieppe Blvd, Dieppe, NB
Hours:
Sunday-Tuesday 12:00pm-10:00pm
Wednesday-Saturday 12:00pm-12:00am
Their story: CAVOK Brewing Co. (pronounced "Cav-Oh-Kay") was born from a shared passion between two air traffic controllers and longtime friends, Serge Nadeau and Serge Basque, who turned their homebrewing hobby into a full-scale craft brewery in Dieppe in 2016. The name is pulled straight from their world — an aviation acronym meaning "Ceiling and Visibility OK" — and that same clarity and precision carries through into every beer they brew.
What They’re Known For: CAVOK is known for their aviation-themed taproom and a rotating lineup of exceptionally well-crafted beers that cover every style. Their signature Léger Corner Honey Blonde Ale is a fan favourite — sweet, floral, and smooth — while the East Coast Pirates West Coast IPA brings a bold, hop-forward punch. For something unique, the Baie Sur L'Amer Raspberry Sour and the Foxtrot 33 Oatmeal Stout show just how wide their range really goes. CAVOK also offers a golf simulator at their taproom, making it a one-of-a-kind spot to grab a pint and swing a club under the same roof. And come summer, don't miss their seasonal pop-up at Aboiteau Beach — a stunning patio location that's absolutely worth the trip.
495 Principale St, Clair
Hours:
Facility tours and tastings by appointment — contact ahead
Their Story: Noaska is a wine label launched by the Coopérative forestière du Nord-Ouest, a co-op based in Clair that's been marketing fruits and maple products since 2010. Looking to build something new around the haskap berry — a small, vitamin-rich fruit that thrives in the Upper Saint John River Valley — the co-op brought in oenologist Dominic Rivard, who's worked on wine projects around the world, to develop the lineup. Their first wine, the Baker Buck, was bottled in October 2022 under the bilingual mantra "Good by nature" (Bon de nature).
What They’re Known For: A growing lineup of certified kosher, vegan, and gluten-free fruit wines built around the haskap berry, each one named after a local animal. Visitors can tour the facility and taste the wines on-site in Clair.
New Brunswick wine won't be a secret much longer.
As the province's winemakers continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in a cool climate — planting hardier varieties, refining their techniques, and earning recognition on national and international stages — the rest of the world is starting to take notice. But right now, in this moment, you have the chance to discover it the best possible way: by showing up, pulling up a chair on a vineyard patio, and tasting it straight from the source.
Whether you're building a wine-country road trip, looking for a unique local gift, or simply curious about what NB has to offer beyond craft beer, these wineries are worth every mile. Support local, taste local — and raise a glass to the growers who are proving that great wine can come from anywhere the heart is willing to work for it.
Go find them. Taste their wine. Tell your friends.
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