A local cidery will be closing next month after buying an orchard in Salmon Arm.
Northyards Cider Co. announced that it would be closing the Squamish location on April 4.
“With the growing demand for Northyards Cider Co. around British Columbia, and the desire to diversify and expand production, Northyards Cider Co. recently purchased the historic Hanna and Hanna Orchard in Salmon Arm,” the cidery said in a media release.
“The entire team is absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to build on the Hanna’s history while bringing a new vision to light for the property.”
Established in 2018, Northyards Cider Co. served craft ciders in a tasting room located in the Squamish industrial park.
“We are extremely grateful to Squamish for supporting us since the beginning of this truly incredible adventure,” said the owner, Kathleen van der Ree.
“We would like to thank everyone for their continuous encouragement and for making our tasting room a wonderful place for gathering with friends,” she said.
The cidery said it would also like to thank all retailers and partners for their enthusiasm in showcasing this local product.
The Hanna and Hanna Orchard is a family-owned farm founded in 1907 and is a celebrated amenity in the Salmon Arm community.
It has more than 6,500 apple trees, with 32 apple varieties grown on the orchard, many of them are dessert apples along with some heirloom cider varieties.
The Squamish tasting room will remain open Fridays and Saturdays from 3 pm to 9 pm and Sundays from 12 pm to 6 pm up to the closing day.
The cidery is also offering a 25% discount on all merchandise.
Meanwhile, the company’s ciders will be distributed in BC Liquor and independent stores as well as local restaurants and bars.
