Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in Ontario’s Wine Country. Picture this: rolling vineyards, sweeping views, and world-class VQA wines all waiting to be discovered. Whether you’re here for a spontaneous day trip or a weekend getaway, the beauty and warmth of Ontario’s wine country will steal your heart – no matter the season. It’s a place where the VQA wines, the food, the landscapes and the stories all come together to ignite your senses.
When it’s VQA, you know it’s the real deal – 100% Ontario grown and crafted. Our cool climate terroir shines brightest in flagship varieties like Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Gamay Noir and Cabernet Franc. Whatever your preference, meeting your perfect wine match is a breeze with our VQA Matchmaker Quiz. Ontario’s VQA wines are as diverse as they are award-winning, ranging from reds and whites to lively rosés and even the trendsetting orange wines (skin-fermented whites). Plus, we’re home to some of the finest sparkling wines and Canada’s iconic liquid gold – VQA Icewine.
With over 190 VQA wineries to explore, the only challenge is deciding where to begin. Dive into our wine regions – Lake Erie North Shore, Prince Edward County, Niagara-on-the-Lake & Area, Niagara Escarpment & Area and Emerging Regions –by using our Trip Planner to craft your perfect escape, and let the adventure unfold.
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Exploring Ontario’s Wine Country is a recipe for the perfect weekend.
When in the County, you’ve got to visit at least three wineries! Make a quick stop to Rosehall Run for their Pinot Noir, and then onto Closson Chase to grab some Chardonnay. Stop for bubbles (and oysters when they have them!) at Hinterland Winery and finish off with a glass of something at Karlo Estates.
A trip to Beamsville would not be complete without a sip or two of wine and mead at Rosewood Estate Winery & Meadery. Sample estate honey & stroll along the hives. Follow this up with a stop at Hidden Bench for a glass of crisp Chardonnay and a visit to Tawse for a glass of bubbly.
In Essex County, plan to stay a while at Spruce Wood Shores Estate Winery as you follow the path through the vineyard down to the beach. Hungry travellers can grab a picnic basket at the tasting bar, along with a bottle of the Lakeside Sparkling, before heading down to watch the sunset.
Exploring the Region?
Here are a few great places to start.
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