How pioneers brewed beer in 1860s Toronto

Food & Drink · Published 11 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Step inside a reconstructed 1860s era brewery at Black Creek Pioneer Village to see how traditional beer brewing was practiced in the past.

This video explores the historical brewing methods used at Black Creek Pioneer Village in Toronto. It follows the process of making beer exactly as pioneers did during the 1860s.

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