Moosehead Brewery

OVERVIEW

Sample several tasty beers at Moosehead, the country’s last major Canadian-owned brewery, and then watch the extraordinary tidal phenomenon known as the Reversing Rapids. The tour begins with a brief but informative tour of Saint John, Canada’s first incorporated city. Along the way, you will see the former site of the Red Ball Brewery. It was owned by the Oland family that started Moosehead, one of the most revered brands of beer in Canada. While touring the modernized Moosehead facility, you will watch the beer being brewed, bottled and shipped. Afterwards, you will sample a variety of beers that may include the signature golden lager or Cracked Canoe, a light but full-bodied lager. Upon arriving at, Fallsview Park you will be treated to spectacular views of the Reversing Rapids, a natural phenomenon created during high tide, when the Bay of Fundy rises higher than the Saint John River, reversing its flow.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Admire Saint John’s outstanding late 19th-century architecture.
• See the site where Moosehead beer was first brewed.
• Tour the modern Moosehead brewery, following each step of the process.
• Sample several Moosehead brand beers.
• Stop at a spot to watch the Saint John River reverse its flow if tidal conditions are favorable.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.