At the 2026 Event
Official Beverage Sponsor — served Burlington's award-winning craft beer in the festival beer garden at Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park.
Race-day by the numbers
Nickel Brook Brewing Co. was the Official Beverage Sponsor of the 2026 Mercedes-Benz Oakville Bronte Harbour Classic 5K, bringing Burlington’s award-winning craft beer to the Father’s Day Waterfront Festival beer garden at Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park — a post-race celebration spot for runners and festival-goers alike.
One of Burlington’s best-known craft breweries, Nickel Brook has built its name on a broad, ever-evolving lineup of well-made beers and a welcoming taproom. Their beer garden gave finishers the perfect place to cool down, swap race stories, and toast a Father’s Day morning by the harbour.
Why we love having them at the Classic
The beer garden was the festival's living room — and Nickel Brook made it happen. Watching finishers toast a Father's Day morning with a Burlington-brewed pour at Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park was exactly the post-race scene we'd hoped for.
— The Bronte Harbour Classic race team
Fun factThe brewery's name combines the names of the founder's two children, and the company traces its roots to a Burlington homebrew shop called Better Bitters.
What they bring
Award-winning craft beer
A Burlington brewing institution known for a wide, ever-changing range of craft styles done right.
Learn more →The taproom & bottle shop
Visit the brewery to taste what's fresh and take home cans straight from the source.
Learn more →Festival beer garden
The post-race gathering spot at Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park where runners and families toasted the morning.
“A great finish deserves a great pour. Nickel Brook turned the waterfront into the perfect place to raise a glass.”
On race day
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For our runners
Raise a glass at Nickel Brook
Burlington's craft beer favourite is open for a visit. Find their latest brews and plan a stop at the taproom.
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