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The Porch at Casa del Humidor
Pouring rain, a barely-spotted sign, and a last-minute U-turn — Casa del Humidor turned out to be one of the finest cigar sessions of the entire trip, under a covered porch while Ontario weather pounded everything around us.
Wine, Rain, and Muskoka
By the time Matt and I pulled into Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery, the sky had completely opened up. Inside, warm wood, fogged windows and wines that tasted exactly like the land outside — tart, wild, resilient and unmistakably northern.
A Farm-to-Glass Surprise: Quayle's Brewery
One name came up twice from locals in Muskoka. That kind of repetition always catches our attention. Nestled in the forests and fields of Oro-Medonte, Quayle's Brewery is a farm-to-glass experience inside a four-story musical barn — and it was one of the best unplanned stops of the entire trip.
Down the Alley: A Night at The Griffin
Near Bracebridge, a basic search for nearby pubs led us down an alley and through a red door into one of the best unplanned evenings of the entire trip.
The Rama Way
Situated on one of the oldest and most historic pieces of land in Ontario, Rama Cannabis carries on an Ojibwe tradition of sharing medicinal knowledge, and it does so with a warmth that stays with you long after you leave.
Copperhead Distillery: The North in Every Sip
Less than twenty-four hours into Canada, Matt and I were already heading into the forests of northern Ontario looking for whiskey. Copperhead Distillery in the Almaguin Highlands delivered everything the drive promised.
Muskoka Grown: Cultivating the Spirit of Muskoka
Deep in the heart of Canadian cottage country, the Muskoka Grown/Dank Craft facility is home to a passionate team intent on rising to the challenge of producing high-quality craft cannabis — and they were kind enough to grant us a full behind-the-scenes tour.
Muskoka Brewery: Craft Beer Done Right
In the sleepy town of Bracebridge, you will find a bar stool just your size at Muskoka Brewery — a microbrewery known province-wide for crafting some of the most unique beers on the market and a true staple of Muskoka culture.
Sugarbush Hill Farm: A Maple Masterpiece in Muskoka
Nestled into the rocky landscape of Huntsville, Ontario, Sugarbush Hill Farm is more than a maple syrup producer — it is a showcase of heritage, legacy, and dedication to a craft practiced at the highest level outside Quebec.
Where There's Smoke, There's Flavor: A Stop at The Smokin' Birds BBQ
Two classically trained fine-dining chefs drove north to Muskoka and built a BBQ operation that passes every test — including the Kansas City Barbeque Society's.