Glenora Inn & Distillery
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
The Glenora Inn and Distillery Resort is situated on a 200 acre site in Glenville, rich in the heritage of its Scottish culture and onl...
Glenora Distillery Tours
Overview
North America’s first distiller of single malt whisky. Guided on-site distillery tours are available daily from mid-May to late October (please check season open and close dates in these months). No appointment necessary. Tours run 9:00 am-5:00 pm daily, leaving on the hour and are approximately 20 minutes long with an opportunity to sample product at the end of a tour.
You’ll also find an inn, pub, dining room and gift shop surround a courtyard with a running brook. Enjoy the scenic grounds and be sure to take in one of the free daily ceilidhs. Mountainside chalets are also available.
Bus tours and groups welcome (by appointment).
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