Ice Wine and Dine in Niagara

Canada’s largest wine region is a geographic and culinary bulls-eye for wine lovers, with over 70 wineries operating in all shapes and sizes. Tour them by car, bus, bike or even a Segway, although you might want to let someone else do the driving. Where there are vineyards, there is culture and beauty. Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Queen Street is in full bloom each summer, welcoming visitors drawn to its historical buildings, boutique hotels, great restaurants and gorgeous countryside.

Overview

Length of Trip : Anywhere from an afternoon to a weekend getaway

Cost : Depends on your level of luxury. Winery tasting fees are nominal.

Best time to go : May until mid-September. The Niagara Wine Festival takes place mid to end of September.

Wheelchair friendly : Yes

Family friendly : Yes, although they’ll enjoy the food more than the wine.

Where to eat : Good food, wine, times and people at Good Earth. Check out their website for cooking classes and special events: www.goodearthfoodandwine.com For a real treat, visit the Restaurant at Peller Estates

Official Site : Wineries Peller Estates Henry of Pelham The Ice House Stratus Inniskillin Niagara-on-the-Lake To plan your trip to Niagara and other wine regions in Ontario, visit Wine Country Ontario

Where to Stay : We recommend staying with our trusted parter, Holiday Inn Express when visiting Niagara-on-the-Lake

Note from Robin : If you’re plan on sampling a lot of wine, plan on a designated driver. Pace yourself, and drink water! The smaller vineyards often yield the biggest surprises.

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Niagara by Bike

What about summer? Great Canadian Trail's Niagara Wines and Waterfront Trail by Bike itinerary includes:

6 breakfasts
6 nights in B&Bs, generally with private facilities in double occupancy
Information pack including route notes maps (1 set per room)
GPX tracks and voice navigation technology for GPS devices or smartphones
Luggage transfers (1 piece per person)
21-speed hybrid bicycle rental, including 2 panniers, bike lock, basic repair kit, and bicycle insurance
Emergency hotline
C$50 per person donation to the Trans Canada Trail

Running late May through early October, the cost is CAN$1350 per person with single supplements available. Click here for more information!

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Wine Country in Niagara