Junction 56 Distillery

Junction 56 Distillery Junction 56 is a distillery in Stratford, Ontario. We produce uniquely designed spirits. We take pride in sourcing and producing our products locally.
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Junction 56 is a craft distillery focussed on creating a range of high quality products. Our grain and wheat for our spirits is 100% Ontario grown. We currently distill Vodka, Gin and Moonshine (which is an unaged whisky), as well as some flavoured Moonshine products, Sugarshack, Fireshine and Eclipse. We are also busy putting whiskey in barrels to mature, and will have a fully aged whisky for rel

ease in 2019. We have a retail store onsite where our products can be purchased, and our Gin, Vodka and Moonshine are also available at select LCBO stores across Ontario. We offer public and private tours as well as host other events. Stop by and see us sometime and ask for our products at your local LCBO and bar/restaurant.

For nearly a century, Swanson’s Jewellers has been Stratford’s go-to for timeless sparkle and trusted craftsmanship. 💍 F...
08/17/2025

For nearly a century, Swanson’s Jewellers has been Stratford’s go-to for timeless sparkle and trusted craftsmanship. 💍 Family-owned since 1927 and proudly rooted in downtown Stratford, this local gem has helped generations mark life’s biggest moments.

At the helm is Jeff Iacobellis, Certified Goldsmith, Jewellery Designer, and second-generation owner. With over 25 years at the bench, Jeff brings both artistry and heart to every piece—whether it’s custom work, repairs, or finding the perfect ring. Jeff’s also a longtime friend of our founder, Mike—proof that local roots run deep.

📍 Visit them at 83 Ontario Street, Stratford, Ontario.

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The Stratford Edit is your weekly guide to the shops, bites, and sips that make our town shine. 🥃✨ We’ve been proud to call Stratford home for 10 years—and we’re sharing the local gems, bold flavour, and real stories that keep this town thriving. Zero gatekeeping. Just the good stuff.

Proof that shots taste better in groups 😉🥃
08/16/2025

Proof that shots taste better in groups 😉🥃

Three words: Cambria. Canadian. Classic. Our whisky line is the perfect pour for slow evenings, big celebrations, and ev...
08/15/2025

Three words: Cambria. Canadian. Classic. Our whisky line is the perfect pour for slow evenings, big celebrations, and everything in between.

Available at the distillery or https://www.junction56shop.ca/

If you’re new around here, meet James—our General Manager and resident problem-solver. 🧠🥃James grew up on a farm in Pink...
08/12/2025

If you’re new around here, meet James—our General Manager and resident problem-solver. 🧠🥃

James grew up on a farm in Pinkerton and first teamed up with Mike at Formosa Brewery right out of high school. Raised on hard work and good instincts, the two quickly found out they made a pretty great team.

Following a 15-year run at BlackBerry, James joined Junction 56 in 2016—bringing with him sharp business instincts, big-picture ideas, and the kind of small-town work ethic that keeps us moving.

Whether it’s operations, tastings, or fresh ideas, James keeps things running smooth, just like a good pour. 🥃

Stonetown Cheese may not be in Stratford, but it’s right here in Perth County and shares plenty of community ties with o...
08/10/2025

Stonetown Cheese may not be in Stratford, but it’s right here in Perth County and shares plenty of community ties with our town. Just 15 minutes away in St. Marys, Hans and Jolanda Weber have been crafting handcrafted, farmstead cheese since 1996; made from the fresh, unpasteurized milk of their own cows and zero additives. It’s as pure (and delicious) as it gets.

Hans still milks the cows every morning before lending a hand on the farm or in the cheese plant, while Jolanda tends to the store’s flower garden and brings her keen eye to the business side. Together, they’ve built a legacy rooted in Swiss tradition and Ontario pride.

One of their standouts? Grand Trunk, a farmstead Gruyère-style cheese, made with Swiss Alps tradition and washed with our very own corn whisky (moonshine). And it’s not just us who love it, Grand Trunk took first place in its category at the American Cheese Society competition, earned an honourable mention for highest scoring raw milk cheese, third place Best in Show, and earlier this year won Grand Champion at SIAL Canada’s International Cheese Competition. 🏆

As cheesemaker Ramon Eberle says:

“We couldn’t make this cheese as special as it is without the exceptional, high-quality milk produced on our farm. Thanks to everyone on the team—this win is for all of us.”

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The Stratford Edit – your weekly guide to the shops, bites, and sips that make our town shine. 🥃✨ Local gems, bold flavour, and zero gatekeeping because supporting Stratford (and our Perth County neighbours) never looked this good.

Looking for the perfect thing to do in between shows? A private guided tasting at Junction 56 is the ultimate intermissi...
08/09/2025

Looking for the perfect thing to do in between shows? A private guided tasting at Junction 56 is the ultimate intermission. 🥃

Sip your way through our bold lineup, learn about our locally made spirits, and discover your new favourite bottle—just minutes from downtown Stratford.

📞 Book today: 519-305-5535
📧 [email protected]

From blueprints and barrels to a full-fledged distillery—this is where it all started. 🥃Back in 2012, after five whisky ...
08/08/2025

From blueprints and barrels to a full-fledged distillery—this is where it all started. 🥃

Back in 2012, after five whisky samples at a local tasting, our founder Mike turned to a friend and said, “We should make a barrel of whisky in my garage.” That lightbulb moment lit the spark.

Turns out garage distilling is… not exactly legal.� So, Mike swapped engineering for entrepreneurship, dove headfirst into the world of craft spirits, and opened Junction 56 in 2015—right here in Stratford, ON.

Ten years later, we’re still pouring with purpose. And it all started with a dream (and a few drinks).

Stratford in bloom—and we’re just around the corner. 🌻  Swing by for a guided tasting or grab your next favourite bottle...
08/05/2025

Stratford in bloom—and we’re just around the corner. 🌻 Swing by for a guided tasting or grab your next favourite bottle.

📍45 Cambria Street | 3 min drive or 12 min walk

The Stratford Edit is your weekly guide to the shops, bites, and sips that make our town shine. 🥃✨ We’ve been proud to c...
08/03/2025

The Stratford Edit is your weekly guide to the shops, bites, and sips that make our town shine. 🥃✨ We’ve been proud to call Stratford home for 10 years—and we’re sharing the local gems, bold flavour, and real stories that keep this town thriving. Zero gatekeeping. Just the good stuff.

We’re kicking things off with our neighbours, Jobsite Brewing Co.—the spot for cold craft beer, cozy vibes, and some seriously good wood-fired pizza. 🍺🍕

Founded by Dave Oldenburger and Phil Buhler, Jobsite started as a break-time idea on a construction site and turned into one of Stratford’s go-to breweries. They built their taproom with reclaimed lumber from the old Pounder building at 45 Cambria Street—keeping the space raw, rustic, and full of character.

From craft beer to wood-fired pizza, Jobsite Brewing Co. is proof that builders make pretty great brewers too. 👷‍♂️➡️🍺

🚨 Long weekend incoming! We’ll be closed on holiday Monday, so swing by the distillery this weekend to stock up on all y...
08/01/2025

🚨 Long weekend incoming! We’ll be closed on holiday Monday, so swing by the distillery this weekend to stock up on all your favourites.

EDITED: Imagine this: flower fields, fresh blooms, handcrafted cocktails, and a serene summer night. 🌸🍸 That’s From Fiel...
07/31/2025

EDITED: Imagine this: flower fields, fresh blooms, handcrafted cocktails, and a serene summer night. 🌸🍸 That’s From Field to Fizz at Black Creek Flower Farm.

🗓 Thursday, August 14 | 7:00PM
🎟️ Tickets: $65.00 – limited spots available
🔗 Get yours now through https://shorturl.at/yZXKL

All the flavour. None of the fuss. EZY Elixirs brings you bar-quality cocktails in three classics: Cosmo, Gin Gimlet & C...
07/31/2025

All the flavour. None of the fuss. EZY Elixirs brings you bar-quality cocktails in three classics: Cosmo, Gin Gimlet & Clover Club. ✨

Available at our retail store—your next cocktail night just got EZY. 🍸

Address

45 Cambria Street
Stratford, ON
N5A1G8

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