Where Tradition Meets Craft: The Thornbury Craft Co. Story
Discover the History, Passion, and Craftsmanship Behind our Award-Winning Ciders
With more than 30 years of expertise in apple processing and fermentation, we know that exceptional cider takes time. At Thornbury Craft Co., every detail, from our small-batch methods to our nature-inspired can design, is rooted in the values that define us: honesty, passion, authenticity, and tradition. It’s a commitment you’ll taste in every pour and sense in every part of our story.
Rooted in Ontario Apple Country Since the 1880s
At Thornbury Craft Co., our story begins in the heart of Ontario apple country, where 7,500 acres of orchards stretch across the Blue Mountains along the southern shores of Lake Huron’s Georgian Bay.
This region, known for its mineral-rich soil and cool Georgian Bay breezes, has been home to apple growing since the 1880s.
Rooted in over a century of agricultural tradition, we carry forward that legacy by handcrafting Ontario’s most awarded craft ciders. Made in small batches using only fresh-pressed, locally grown apples and all-natural ingredients, our ciders embody authenticity and exceptional taste.
Every step of the process, from orchard to can, is guided by passion, patience, and respect for time-honoured techniques. Because for us, true craft means never cutting corners – only creating cider we’re proud to pour.
A Cider House with History
Thornbury isn’t just where we’re located, it’s at the heart of everything we do. Our cidery operates out of a historic building that was once a wooden apple storage facility.
Steam trains from Toronto used to arrive here to load up on locally grown apples. After a fire in the 1920s, it was rebuilt using fireproof concrete and served various purposes, from a flea market to an ammunition depot, and even a Cold War-era nuclear fallout shelter.
Today, it’s where we proudly craft our small-batch ciders and beers.
This blend of history and innovation shapes our approach to cider-making. We use traditional Old-World techniques to create crisp, dry English-style ciders with a distinctly Canadian twist. The result is a refreshing, flavourful craft cider rooted in tradition, quality, and a deep sense of place.
Ready to experience it for yourself? Visit our Taproom and enjoy the Thornbury Craft Co. experience in person!
Meet Clark the Pig
No story is complete without a little local legend, and ours comes in the form of Clark the Pig.
While exploring the history of our century-old building, we uncovered a fascinating connection between Thornbury and Clarksburg. In a local history book, we found a 1912 Clarksburg Fair poster featuring a gentleman riding a large pig – thus, Clark the Pig was born.
Clark has since become an iconic part of the Thornbury Craft Cider experience, featured throughout our cider house and on our cans. Always on the move, he switches up what he’s driving depending on the cider in hand, adding a little fun to everything we do and making sure there’s a bit of Clarksburg in every can of Thornbury Cider.
Discover the Authentic Flavour of Thornbury Craft
Whether you’re new to cider or a seasoned enthusiast, it’s time to experience what makes Thornbury Craft Co. stand out.
Our ciders are crafted with care, tradition, and a commitment to exceptional quality. Don’t just take our word for it—explore our full lineup and taste the difference that real craftsmanship makes.
