Visit the Taproom

Tucked into 80 acres of highland forest at the end of a gravel road. Bring the family, bring the dog, and stay a while.

The taproom is nothing fancy — and that's the whole point

We built the taproom from reclaimed barn wood and windows salvaged from a church in Sydney that was being torn down. There are wooden benches, string lights strung between the spruce trees, a wood stove for cold days, and a patio that looks out over the Bras d'Or Lake through a gap in the canopy.

Order a flight at the bar, grab a seat by the fire pit, and let the kids run around on the grass. There's no TV, no Wi-Fi password on the wall, and the cell signal is patchy at best. That's by design. You came to the woods — enjoy the quiet.

Groups of 8+ are welcome but please call ahead so we can set up the long table. Private tastings and brewery tours available Thursday through Sunday — just ask at the bar or book through our contact page.

Taproom Hours

Monday – Wednesday: Closed

Thursday – Friday: 2 PM – 8 PM

Saturday – Sunday: 12 PM – 7 PM

📍 142 Timber Ridge Road, Baddeck, NS B0E 1B0

📞 (902) 555-0174

📧 hello@walkinthewoods.ca

🐕 Dog Friendly 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid Friendly ♿ Accessible 🅿️ Free Parking
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Flights & Pints

Try a 4-beer flight ($14) or order pints of anything on tap. We usually have 8–10 beers pouring plus one cask-conditioned option. Take-away cans and growler fills available at the bar.

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Fire Pit & Patio

The outdoor patio seats 40 and the fire pit runs every evening from May through October. Bring a blanket for cooler nights. The sunset through the trees is worth the drive alone.

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Brewery Tours

Free 30-minute tours on Saturdays at 1 PM and 3 PM. Walk through the brewhouse, see the hopyard, taste grain from the mash tun, and learn how spring water becomes beer. No reservation needed.

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Live Music

Local musicians play the patio stage every Saturday from 3–6 PM, May through September. Past acts include fiddle players, folk trios, and the occasional sea shanty crew. No cover charge.

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Private Events

Book the taproom for birthdays, rehearsal dinners, or team outings. Capacity 50 seated, 80 standing. Includes dedicated bartender, beer package, and optional food. Email us for pricing.

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Take-Home Shop

Grab cans, bottles, merch, and gift packs at the retail counter by the entrance. We also sell local cheese, charcuterie boards, and honey from a beekeeper down the road.

142 Timber Ridge Road, Baddeck, NS B0E 1B0

15 minutes from downtown Baddeck · 2 hours from Halifax via Trans-Canada Highway

Getting Here

From Halifax (2 hrs)

Take the Trans-Canada (Hwy 104/105) toward Sydney. Exit at Baddeck (Exit 8). Turn right onto Hwy 205, then left on Timber Ridge Road after 3 km. Follow the gravel road to the end — you'll see the brewery sign on the right.

From Sydney (1 hr)

Take the Trans-Canada (Hwy 105) west toward Baddeck. Exit at Exit 8. Turn left onto Hwy 205, then left on Timber Ridge Road after 3 km. Follow the gravel road to the end.

From the Cabot Trail

If you're driving the Cabot Trail, Baddeck is the natural start/end point. We're 15 minutes outside town — a perfect first or last stop on your loop.

Parking

Free gravel parking lot fits 30 cars. Overflow parking on the grass field during events. Accessible spots near the entrance. Bikes welcome — lock up by the hopyard fence.

Food at the Taproom

Our small kitchen serves simple food made with local ingredients. The menu changes with the season and whatever the garden gives us that week. We don't try to be a restaurant — just good food that pairs well with beer.

Can't Make It Out? We'll Ship to You

Order a mixed case online — free shipping across Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

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