The Hiram Walker and Sons Head Office was the flagship of the Walker enterprise - home to Canada's famous "Canadian Club" whisky.. Completed in 1894, it was designed by Mason & Rice of Detroit, in the Renaissance style. The elegant exterior features terra cotta ornament and bronze gates and lanterns. The interior boasts mahogany paneling, ornate woodwork and imported marble.
Guided tours of the Brand Center feature turn-of-the-century Italian architecture, formal whisky information session and tasting, complimentary C.C. souvenir, film of whisky making process, and a visit to our Canadian art gallery with original works from the Group of Seven. Your one-hour tour concludes with a visit to the gift shop.
From May through December tours run at 12:00, 2:00 and 4:00 Wednesday – Saturday; 12:00 and 2:00 on Sunday. The Canadian Club® Brand Center gift shop will be open Wednesday to Saturday from noon to 6:00 p.m. and on Sundays Noon to 4:00 p.m.
From January through April we welcome booked tours of 15 or more guests, please call 519-973-9503 ext. 204 for details. For the months of January through end of April, the tour program and gift shop will be open on Friday & Saturdays, from noon to 6PM.
We are located just five minutes from the Detroit-Windsor tunnel. Tour prices $5.00 Canadian and $4.00 Canadian for 55+ (excluding taxes), and ample parking is free. Please note the tour takes in two floors of this historic building (built 1892-94) which is not wheelchair accessible.
Whether it’s your “big day” or any day, we can accommodate you! You’ll find the Canadian Club® Brand Center to be the perfect setting for wedding photos, corporate meetings, or any special event.
It is located at 2072 Riverside Drive and is west of Walker Road. Tours are available