Merridale Cidery is one of the few apple orchards in Canada devoted exclusively to cider apples. The award-winning, authentic ciders are hand-crafted on-site.
Contact:
Rick Pipes and Janet Docherty
Address:
Merridale Ciderworks
1230 Merridale Road
Cobble Hill
V0R 1L0
Phone:
(250) 743-4293
or 1-800-998-9908
Email: info@merridalecider.com
Website: www.merridalecider.com
| Produce grown: | When it’s Available: | Where to buy our product: | ||
| Traditional and house cider Scrumpy and cyser cider Winter apple and berry cider Champagne-style cider Brandy |
Year-round, depending on supply | At the cidery and available at finer pubs, restaurants and most beer and wine stores (see website for exact locations) |
More Information:
This orchard was originally planted in the mid 1970′s. There are 18 different varieties of apple used in cider production. We employ organic farming practices without the use of herbicides or pesticides but are not certified organic.
The cider apple varieties have been proven for centuries in England, France and Germany. The owners, Rick and Janet have protected a stand of Douglas fir forest on the property, a stream, wildlife pond and a constructed pond that will add to the diversity on the farm. Rick and Janet encourage visitors to explore the orchard and the self-guided walk complete with brochure about the native plants, local ecology, the pollinating bee’s and orchard. Merridale has a restaurant and gift shop, which are further conduits to the public for education about their conservation ethic and the importance of supporting local agriculture. The farm also has a brick oven where they bake bread regularly and gourmet pizza on Sunday evenings throughout the summer.
