Afternoon wine tour with beer and charcuterie for 2, 3, 4, 7, or 14 people at winery guys tours up to 20% off. Niagaras finest hotels is pleased to offer a unique collection of boutique, luxury hotels in beautiful niagaraonthelake, ontario. Even so, planning your visit ahead of time or having an uptodate map on hand ensures that you will have an unforgettable and stress free niagara onthelake wine country experience. Mazza vineyards table wines wineries, brewery, distillery. Easycycle trails lace their way through vineyards and along shorelines, providing no end of sights and stops for the recreational rider. Vineyards are of course farms, and so the area can be quite spread out. There is always something happening in wine country ontario. The niagara wine trail, usa is not only a great way to experience the local wines the ice wine and fruit wines are specialties of the area but also to tour the area outside the city. Niagara falls offers some of the best wineries in the country.
Cyclists start their ride in hamilton, a neighbouring city of toronto. Since planting their vines in 2007, the ultimate goal for two sisters was to produce the highest quality wines from the best possible fruit. Click below to download a visual map of our winery locations throughout niagara, orleans and monroe counties, or view their addresses on the wineries page. From the grape growing and winemaking pioneers of the 1970s to the rising stars of today, the ontario wine industry works together to make world class wines. More than 115 cars paraded past the home of starpoint kindergarten teacher claudette lemieux, who has been battling breast cancer, and her family. Twenty valley, on official tourism and niagara wineries site. Honeymoon trail winery is located minutes from lake ontario and niagara falls. A day trip that my wife and i take a few times each year is a tour of the niagara wine route. Tasting fees have been implemented to help keep the cost of wine by the bottle down and to improve the safety and quality of your wine tasting experience. Niagaras wine industry dates back to the 1940s when hybrid grape varieties were first. Browse our event listings to view special tastings, delectable food. Niagara and the wine route in summer, there is daily bus service between niagaraonthelake and both st. Niagara wine tour guides niagaraonthelake all you need. Available throughout the plcb wine and spirits stores.
If you are visiting niagara falls on the canadian side, you must take time to visit the town of niagara on the lake and all the great vineyards in the area. Niagara is a lightskinned hybrid variety grown mainly in the northeastern united states, particularly around the great lakes region. Each winery in niagara has a unique atmosphere, its own winemaker. It was created in the new york county of niagara in the mid19th century from the concord grape variety. Niagara onthelake winery tasting at jackson triggs and inniskillin wineries. Niagara wine route for the three days of cuvee weekend. Niagara wine trail, usa uncorking natural wonders yearround. This makes it difficult to plan a route if not doing a wine tour. If youve never experienced a tasting room or a winery tour youll quickly become hooked. Niagara vineyards, is a one week tour with a route that wineds its way through the niagara peninsula. The cool climate and rolling hills and valleys make for a oneofakind terroir, home to small and large producers alike and all kinds of grapes. The primary routes reconvene in the olde town of niagaraonthelake where regional roads 89 and 55 meet, not far from the mouth of the niagara river. Niagara s twenty valley, ontarios largest wine region.
A celebration of excellence in ontario winemaking cuvee 2018. The wineries of niagara onthelake are a close knit neighbourhood, with each winery being only minutes away from the next. Located in niagaraonthelake, in the heart of the niagara peninsula, two sisters vineyards offers visitors a love affair with great wine and great food, inspired by a simpler time since planting their vines in 2007, the ultimate goal for two. Wine tours in niagara on the lake, winery tours niagara. Take advantage of guided tours, unique wine tastings and great shopping. Proximity to the deep waters of lake ontario and the fastflowing niagara river moderates temperatures throughout the viticultural region, reducing the. Travel the picturesque route 104 to the winery and enjoy our awardwining. Situated between the niagara escarpment and lake ontario, the niagara wine region usa consists of unique geographical characteristics and a microclimate which is suitable for the production of fruit. Each with its own distinctive character that allows you to choose one that best matches your personality and preferences. Historically designated house set on 1 12 acres on the west niagara wine route in grimsby, ontario. Activities include specially chosen tasting flights and winery restaurant events.
Even so, planning your visit ahead of time or having an uptodate map on hand ensures that you will have an. The wineries of niagara onthelake are making it easier than ever to enjoy your favourite vqa wines at home. In fact, the niagara peninsula is one of the most acclaimed grapegrowing and winemaking regions in ontario. Tony shaw of the cool climate oenology and viticulture institute at brock university, st. Bottle of red or white wine for each night of your stay. Located in niagara onthelake, in the heart of the niagara peninsula, two sisters vineyards offers visitors a love affair with great wine and great food, inspired by a simpler time. The wineries in the east are in the tourist town of niagaraonthelake, which receives many international visitors while the wineries in the west are not typically on a. Niagara wine trail usa by niagara wine trail, usa issuu.
Twenty valley is the largest wine producing region with over 50 vineyards featuring many of the provinces best, boutique wineries. Oct 14, 2008 the niagara region is not only home to niagara falls but also home to an emerging wine route with more than 50 wineries. The vqa wine country ontario experience that you know and love will be back as soon as it is safe to do so. The owners of this cottage winery offer a friendly and cozy atmosphere with wine tasting, tours. Subappellations in the niagara peninsula were identified based on extensive research by dr. Niagara wine trail 2015 brochure by niagara wine trail.
The pdf links are located on the bottom right of the page. Experience the beautiful countryside of this area as you spend the day traveling from one winery to another. Discover a complete wine country experience close to the heart of historic niagaraonthelake. Niagaras twenty valley, ontarios largest wine region. The niagara region of ontario produces some of the best wines from canada and i am lucky enough to be only minutes from these vineyards. And if you fall in love with our wine, consider planning a niagara vacation around one of our. Niagaras regional appellations include niagaraonthelake and niagaras escarpment. Visit niagara s twenty valley for an unforgettable ontario day trip or weekend getaway, just an hour from toronto. Niagara wine trail 2015 brochure by niagara wine trail, usa. Over 80 wineries will surely increase your sense of taste, smell and place. Gently blanketing much of the niagara countryside, the countless vineyards and wineries offer a wide array of oneofkind, intimate experiences.
With the abundance of boutiquelike, local breweries and distilleries popping up all over, its apparent that the micro movement is alive and well in niagara. Fullday guided niagara wine tour for one, two, or four from niagara fun tours up to 53% off. Visit niagaras twenty valley for an unforgettable ontario day trip or weekend getaway, just an hour from toronto. O ne urban area leads into the next at the eastern end of lake ontario. The wineries of niagaraonthelake are a close knit neighbourhood, with each winery being only minutes away from the next. The geographical attributes of niagara onthelake have a meaningful impact on climate.
The niagara escarpment and lake ontario have created a unique microclimate suitable for the production of exquisite wines. Tour the niagara wine route from the saddle of your bike. Fine vinifera wines such as pinot noir, chardonnay, riesling and cabernet are grown in our region, along with native and hybrid grapes. Trail and winery events are a fun way to experience the wine trail. Niagara wine country 6 days, you have a 6 day tour package taking you through buffalo, usa and 2 other destinations in north america. Discover the best of the regions vineyards by following the wine route of ontario through the countryside by car. Call today 2898688686 to experience niagara on the lake on a one of a kind wine tour. The wineries of niagaraonthelake are making it easier than ever to enjoy your favourite vqa wines at home.
Strategic alliances along the niagara wine route sciencedirect. Proximity to the deep waters of lake ontario and the fastflowing niagara river moderates temperatures throughout the viticultural region, reducing the risk of late spring and early fall frosts. Niagara wine country 6 days includes accommodation as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more. Key informant interviews conducted at 25 local wineries document the importance of working collaboratively to successfully develop a region as a wine tourism destination. Many offer tasting tours of their smallbatch beers, ciders, and spirits, which are often handcrafted with. Niagaras finest hotels boutique hotel accomodations. Proximity to the deep waters of lake ontario and the. Our niagara wine trail associate members are business the wine trail has put together as recommendations to help you plan your trip in our wine region. Book online or call 18885018916 and mention the taste of niagara wine country cue package. The cool climate and rolling hills and valleys make for a.
New york state route 429 ny 429 is a northsouth state highway located entirely within niagara county, new york, in the united states. Niagara falls usa is home to a burgeoning wine region in a truly unique atmosphere, and the niagara wine trail, usa is the setting of yearround festivals and events. Exploring niagaras diverse regions by bicycle is one of the best ways to take in the landscape, not to mention the endless attractions. A sweet and fruity white wine made from the niagara grape. Canadas niagara wine region has a reputation for excellenceand this afternoon tour will whisk you away to some of its top wineries. Whether you are looking for wineries in the niagara region, or a specific winery in niagara on the lake, niagara is gaining international recognition as must visit destination to enjoy a beautiful country escape with a bit of food and drink. A wine route also exists along highways 33, highway 62 and highway 49 in prince. The roads that crisscross the region are in some cases not much more than country farm roads although they are certainly paved and the farms scattered from sidetoside along them. The geographical attributes of niagaraonthelake have a meaningful impact on climate. Niagara wine tour guides winery tours in niagara on the. You can join a wine tour and be driven to a variety of vineyards. The primary routes reconvene in the olde town of niagara onthelake where regional roads 89 and 55 meet, not far from the mouth of the niagara river.
One look at the lush, expansive hills and valleys of niagara and youll know. Discover a complete wine country experience close to the heart of historic niagara onthelake. The niagara wine trail usa is regarded as a new upandcoming region, but the art and science of grape growing and winemaking has been in our area for many years. Council of ontario to bring the wine route through downtown. The niagara peninsula appellation overview diverse terroir, sheltered slopes, lakeside vineyards, a world of character in its wines. The niagara peninsula has the largest planted area of all viticultural areas in canada. Niagara s finest hotels is pleased to offer a unique collection of boutique, luxury hotels in beautiful niagara onthelake, ontario. For you to pick up at wineries, and tourism information centers across the province. Enjoy premium wine tastings in the awards room and fine dining in the casual setting of the winery restaurant. Niagara ontario canada has become famous for its wines.
Niagara wine trail usa niagara falls 2020 all you need. The wineries in the east are in the tourist town of niagara onthelake, which receives many international visitors while the wineries in the west are not typically on a. Many offer tasting tours of their smallbatch beers, ciders, and spirits, which are often handcrafted with locallysourced ingredients. Although it is relatively minor in length, the route. It was created in the new york county of niagara in the mid19th century from the concord grape variety probably a cross between a wild vitis labrusca variety and an unknown vitis vinifera variety and the labrusca cassady. Niagara falls wine tasting deals in niagara falls, on. Our member wineries are offering free shipping across ontario, most on orders of 6 bottles or more. All winery events for the month of march are cancelled, please call ahead if you need to visit any winery as closures and reduced hours may be in effect. Included in the passport booklet are coupons for transportation, local restaurants, lodging and more they make great gifts too. Canadas largest wine festival happens every september across the entire niagara region.
Niagara wine trail usa niagara falls 2020 all you need to. Mar 26, 2020 niagara parks monitors the activities of the sightseeing and motor coach industries operating on niagara parks property to ensure its guests receive fair value for their money and to make certain that accurate information is shared with guests regarding the niagara falls experience. Explore over wineries and 17,000 acres of vineyards stretching from niagara peninsula to prince edward county to lake erie north shore and beyond. Save on wine purchases and wine tasting with a vino visa passport. Please check this website and our social media channels for updates. On satur day and sunday, you are invited to purchase the winemakers favourite selections from the cuvee grand tasting unless sold out. Following pickup directly at you niagara falls or niagaraonthelake accommodation, youll visit up to four wineries, where youll go behind the scenes, will take part in tutored tastings and pairings, and will learn all about how wine is produced.
Niagaraonthelake winery tasting at jackson triggs and inniskillin wineries. Energizing niagaras wine country grape growers of ontario. Two sisters vineyards things to do niagara falls canada. Each with its own distinctive character that allows you to choose one that best matches your personality and. Niagara s regional appellations include niagara onthelake and niagara s escarpment. Newer signs are purely dark blue with white grapes, with the text wine route written below. Positioning an emerging wine route in the niagara region. A wine route also exists along highways 33, highway 62 and highway 49 in prince edward county. Shaws work, view the library page for subappellation information and technical diagrams. Catharines to beamsville by waheeda harris a visit to ontarios wine country is the perfect way to spend an autumn day or an overnight escape to the area of niagara locals call the bench on the edge of the niagara escarpment. Just a short drive from niagara falls, youll find some of the most exquisite landscapes in the country. The niagara wine region spans a distance of about 50 kms 30 miles from winona thru to notl. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the strategic alliances forming along the niagara wine route. Wine tour in niagara with niagara wine tour guides today.