Please Join Us for SPEAKER NIGHT – Thursday, September 18, 2025 – 7:00 pm, at the Coach House: Stonehooking 1830’s to 1920 – An era that gave way to Concrete and Prohibition with Mr. Ross Gordon Noel.

This evening will provide a historical view of Stonehooking – the trade, and Stonehookers, the ships, the captains and their crews.

The significance of stonehooking to towns on the north shore of Lake Ontario, and what on earth does it have to do with craft beer?

Following his passion for beer (and large projects), Ross embraced the craft beer movement and founded Stonehooker Brewing Company in February 2016. The brewery was built on Lakeshore, just east of Port Credit, and opened in 2019 with 6 beers on tap, a taproom, and a brand that pays tribute to the historical significance of a forgotten industry. Now in its 7th year of operation, Stonehooker is the proud brewery of award-winning beer with 54 recipes and many local favourites, all traditionally brewed with all-natural ingredients.

Born and raised in Toronto, Ross graduated from the Ryerson Business program in 1984. His career in IT spanned 3 decades and multiple industries including manufacturing, telecom, finance and public utilities. He has held management roles in several Canadian banks and he’s also a certified PMP (Project Management Professional). An avid sailor, Ross maintains a keen interest in the history and culture of Port Credit and Lake Ontario.

Hope to see you soon!