Niagara Wine Region
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1. Cave Spring Vineyard
On Jordan's Main Street, Cave Spring is one of the leading wine producers in Canada, with Ontario's oldest wine cellars, in operation since 1871. Go for the Riesling, Chardonnay, and ice wine. It shares ownership with the Inn on the Twenty and Inn on the Twenty Restaurant (next door) and produces custom blends for the latter. There are public tours every day at 1:30 between June and September (only Friday and weekends the rest of the year).
3836 Main St., Jordan, Ontario, L0R 1S0, Canada905-562–3581Sight Details
Rate Includes: Wine flights from C$20 -
2. Dillon's Small Batch Distillers
A nice break from the steady pace of Niagara-area wineries, Dillon's set up its celebrated small-batch gin and spirits operation in the Beamsville area, prized for its clean water sources and high-quality produce. But they can't get away from grapes completely, which make up the base of the distinctly flavored gins and vodkas (rosehip, strawberry, cherry, and more).Take a tour (C$15) for an in-depth understanding of the distillation process that includes apothecarian exotics like cassis, bitters, and absinthe. The gift and liquor store could double as a design museum. Outdoor picnic tables are used for summer Sunday food-truck brunches.
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3. Fort George National Historic Site
On a wide stretch of parkland south of town sits this fort that was built in the 1790s but lost during the War of 1812. It was recaptured after the burning of the town in 1813 and largely survived the war, only to fall into ruins by the 1830s. Thankfully, it was reconstructed a century later, and you can explore the officers' quarters, the barracks rooms of the common soldiers, the kitchen, and more. Staff in period costumes conduct tours and reenact 19th-century infantry and artillery drills.
51 Queens Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, L0S 1J0, Canada905-468–6614Sight Details
Rate Includes: C$12.50, C$6.25 parking, Closed weekdays Nov.--Apr. -
4. Queen Street
You can glimpse the town's rich architectural history walking along this single street. At the corner of Queen and King Streets is Niagara Apothecary, a mid-Victorian building that was an apothecary from 1866 to 1964. The Court House situated across the street became the Town Hall in 1862. Presently, it houses a small 327-seat theater during Shaw Festival. At No. 209 is the handsome Charles Inn, formerly known as Richardson-Kiely House, built in 1832 for Charles Richardson, a barrister and member of Parliament. The 10 or so blocks of shopping include upscale restaurants and cafés, designer-label boutiques, old-fashioned ice-cream parlors, and a spa. You could easily spend an entire day in this area.
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada -
5. Château des Charmes
Founded in 1978, this is one of Niagara's first wineries, and one of the two largest family-owned wineries in Niagara (Peller is the other). Originally from France, the Bosc family were pioneers in cultivating European varieties of grapes in Niagara. Wines here consistently win awards, and the winery is particularly known for its chardonnay and Gamay Noir Droit, made from a grape variety that was accidentally created through a mutation. The wine is proprietary, and this is the only winery allowed to make it.
1025 York Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, L0S 1J0, Canada905-262–4219Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tasting flights C$25; tours from C$10 -
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6. Fielding Estate Winery
Muskoka chairs beside the cedar-framed entrance set the tone for the warm and charming winery within. Inside the modern West Coast–style cedar building with a corrugated tin roof and massive stone chimney, Fielding Estate has envious views of vineyards and Lake Ontario from huge picture windows and a big stone fireplace for chilly days. A young team—husband-and-wife owners and two winemakers—has been making quick strides here. The mostly Chardonnay- and Riesling-producing vineyard has a low yield that enables flavors to be concentrated.
4020 Locust La., Beamsville, Ontario, L0R 1B2, Canada888-778–7758Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tastings from C$9 -
7. Floral Clock
The 40-foot-in-diameter floral clock, one of the world's largest, is composed of 16,000 bedding plants. Its "living" face is planted in a different design twice every season—viola in the spring and Alternantheras and Santolina Sage in the summer and fall.
View Tours and Activities2405 Niagara Pkwy., Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, L2E 6F4, Canada905-356–8119Sight Details
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8. Frogpond Farm Organic Winery
Ontario's first certified-organic winery is a small, family-owned affair with exclusively organic wines. The setting is truly farmlike: sheep and guinea hens mill about outside while you taste. With only eight varieties—all VQA and including a nice ice wine—you can become an expert in this label in one sitting. The wines are available on-site, online, and at selected restaurants in Ontario; many of the labels are available at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario.
1385 Larkin Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, L0S 1J0, Canada905-468–1079Sight Details
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9. Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate Winery
An ultramodern facility, this famous winery blends state-of-the-art wine-making technology with age-old, handcrafted enological savvy, as evidenced by the stainless steel trough by the entrance. A multitude of tours, workshops, and events are offered. The hourly public tour is a great introduction to winemaking and includes three tastings and a mini-lesson in wine tasting. Its award-winning VQA wines can be sipped in the tasting gallery and purchased in the retail boutique.
2145 Niagara Stone Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, L0S 1J0, Canada866-589–4637Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tastings C$10, tours C$30 -
10. Jordan Village
Charming Main Street Jordan, also known as Jordan Village, is a small enclave of cafés and shops selling everything from antiques to artisanal foods. The Inn on the Twenty, the Inn on the Twenty Restaurant, and Cave Spring Cellars are also here. Just a few blocks long, Jordan Village can be fully explored in a morning or afternoon. Home store Chic by Janssen is worth a wander to gawk at items like Siberian fox throws, a bronze bear the size of an actual bear cub, and a C$4,000 cedar canoe. Irongate Garden Elements is a favorite with gardeners.
Jordan Rd., Jordan, Ontario, L0R 1S0, Canada -
11. Konzelmann Estate Winery
An easygoing winery with a friendly staff and sociable tasting bar, Konzelmann has garnered praise for its fruitier wines in particular, and it's known for high-quality ice wines, one of which was the first Canadian wine to ever make Wine Spectator's top 100 wines list. Konzelmann's vineyards border Lake Ontario, and the winery has a viewing platform with vistas of the vines and water. The retail shop is well stocked with wine-related gifts.
1096 Lakeshore Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, L0S 1J0, Canada905-935–2866Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tastings and tours from C$10 -
12. Niagara Apothecary
Restored to resemble a circa 1869 pharmacy, the apothecary has glass-fronted walnut cabinets that display vintage remedies such as Merrill's System Tonic, which "purifies the blood and builds up the system." Among the boxes and bottles is a rare collection of apothecary flasks.
5 Queen St., Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, L0S 2A0, Canada905-468–3845Sight Details
Rate Includes: Free, Closed Oct.–May -
13. Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum
In connected side-by-side buildings—one the 1875 former Niagara High School building and the other the first building in Ontario to have been erected as a museum, in 1906—this extensive collection relates to the often colorful history of the Niagara Peninsula from earliest times through the 19th century. From June through September the museum offers guided walking tours of the town at 11 am on Saturday and Sunday.
43 Castlereagh St., Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, L0S 1J0, Canada905-468–3912Sight Details
Rate Includes: C$5, tours C$10, Closed Dec. 18--Jan. 1 and some holidays -
14. St. Mark's Anglican Church
One of Ontario's oldest Anglican churches, St. Mark's was built in 1804, and its parish is even older, formed in 1792. The stone church still houses the founding minister's original library of 1,500 books, brought from England. During the War of 1812, American soldiers used the church as a barracks, and rifle pits dug in the cemetery are still visible. The church is open for concerts, lectures, and weekly services.
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15. Stratus Vineyards
Standing out from a vast landscape of single varietal wines, Stratus specializes in assemblage: combining multiple varieties of grapes to create unique blends. Established in 2000, and emerging on the Niagara wine scene in 2005, they continue to perfect what has traditionally been a recipe for disaster for winemakers. A fine example is the Stratus White, a mix of six grape varieties that's complex and unlike anything you've ever tasted (in a good way). Sip all three assemblage wines (white, red, and ice wine) and a handful of single varietals in the modern glass-walled tasting room, installed in the world's first LEED-certified winery. Tours must be reserved in advance and can include cheese and charcuterie.
2059 Niagara Stone Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, L0S 1J0, Canada905-468–1806Sight Details
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16. Tawse Winery
Eco-friendly Tawse Winery is so committed to producing top-notch Pinot Noir that it installed a six-level gravity-flow system to avoid overhandling the delicate grapes. The investment seems to be paying off, especially considering it's been voted "Winery of the Year" multiple years at the Canada Wine Awards. The rural hillside winery is modern, its big stainless-steel vats visible from the tasting room. Don't leave empty-handed, because tasting fees are waived if you buy two or more bottles.
3955 Cherry Ave., Vineland, Ontario, L0R 2C0, Canada905-562–9500Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tastings C$8 (3 wines), tour C$50 -
17. Trius Winery
With more than 300 wine awards, this winery—one of Niagara's first and largest—produces many excellent varieties. Its reds (especially Trius Red and Trius Cabernet Franc) are some of the best in Niagara, consistently taking top prizes at competitions; the Trius Brut is another gold medalist. The half-hour cellar and vineyard tour are set to the tune of bubbly social media--ready installations complete with generous complimentary samplings. Another dozen themed tours and regular events include a seminar where you can blend your own wine and an evening of chef-hosted meals at their terrific restaurant. Book in advance for tours.
1249 Niagara Stone Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, L0S 1J0, Canada905-468–7123Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tastings from C$2, tours from C$45 -
18. Vineland Estates Winery
One of Ontario's most beautiful wineries occupies 75 acres that were once a Mennonite homestead established in 1845. The original buildings have been transformed into the visitor center and production complex. Several tour and tasting options are available, including packages that include chocolate, ice wine, and specialty cocktails. The excellent restaurant on-site serves lunch and dinner, and you can find a guesthouse and a B&B on the property.
3620 Moyer Rd., Vineland, Ontario, L0R2C0, Canada905-562–7088Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tastings C$16, Closed Mon. and Tues. -
19. Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours
An hour-long thrill ride, these tours veer around and hurdle white-water rapids that follow Niagara canyons up to the wall of rolling waters, just below Niagara Falls. Children must be at least six years old for the open-boat Wet Jet Tour and four years old for the covered-boat (dry!) Jet Dome Tour; minimum height requirements also apply. Tours depart from Niagara-on-the-Lake or Niagara Falls, ON (June to August only) and Lewiston, NY.
61 Melville St., Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, L0S 1J0, Canada905-468–4800Sight Details
Rate Includes: C$73.95, Closed mid-Oct.–mid-Apr.
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