Alexander Keith's Brewery
One of the oldest breweries in North America, founded in 1820, with costumed guides leading tastings and sea shanty singalongs.
Scottish immigrant Alexander Keith founded the brewery in Halifax in 1820, and it is one of the oldest breweries in North America still in operation. The historic stone brewhouse on the southern stretch of the waterfront offers an interactive tour. Actors dressed in 1863 costumes explain the history of brewing, then lead guests in beer tasting and sea shanty singing in the cellar pub. Visitors must be at least 19 years old. Tours must be booked in advance on the official website and last about 1 hour. The brewery market next door has restaurants and weekend markets.
Opening hours
Tour times per official website
Nearby sights
- Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
- HMCS Sackville
- Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
- Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market
- Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
- Province House
- St. Paul's Church, Halifax
- Halifax Central Library