If you’re a wine connoisseur or simply a lover of wine, Ontario will regale you. The province is renowned for its wine growing regions. Our wine makers combine modern techniques with deep seeded traditional approaches. The grape and wine industry has blossomed in Southern Ontario over the past thirty years. Our vineyards are one of the greatest motivators travelers have for visiting our fine province. Most of the vineyards offer extensive tours of their facilities. While the summer months are generally the most popular time to visit, many travelers come in the cold season to watch a special class of grapes harvested and pressed for the making of Ice Wine – a sweet, dessert wine. Stroll the marvelous vineyards, taste exceptional wines, gain valuable wine knowledge and enjoy an unforgettable day in one of Ontario’s plentiful wine producing regions.
Niagara Peninsula
The Niagara Peninsula is located in the countryside of Southern Ontario and protected by the Niagara Escarpment – a massive ridge carved out by glaciers. Visitors are sure to be captivated by the astonishing landscape and breathtaking natural beauty. The area is world-renowned for its wine making and unique cultural experiences that go along with it. No need to plan anything, most of the lodging destinations conveniently offer wine touring packages along with their accommodations. There are over 50 wineries in the region, each rich with historic tradition and architectural mastery. Take a group tour by car or hop on a bike for a more romantic journey.
Explore the charming Inniskillin Winery. Savour food and wine pairings at Henry of Pelham. Breathe in the historic surroundings of Jackson Triggs and Peller Estates. Check out 20 Bees Winery – the newest addition to the Diamond Estates family.
Lake Erie and Pelee Island
Stretching along Lake Erie, this is the most southerly of the wine regions with the longest growing season. The summer heat combined with lake winds provide the perfect conditions for producing full-bodied wines. The area is among the oldest growing regions in the country.
Taste award winning wines at the Pelee Island Winery. Take an in depth tour of the Mastronardi Estate Winery and converse with a knowledgeable connoisseur to pick out the perfect wine selection.
Prince Edward County
One of Ontario’s newest and finest wine appellations, Prince Edward County is quickly making a name for itself in the wine making world. The area boasts many charming markets, tantalizing cheese shops and some of the largest freshwater beaches in North America.
Discover the modern yet modest dwellings of Huff Estates. Sample delicious hybrid wines while taking in contemporary art at the Sandbanks Winery. Sip sweet Ice Wine from industry pioneers at Waupoos Estates Winery.
