Pick a Pour: 7 Wine Tastings in Canada

1.Seated Tasting Experience at Konzelmann Winery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 698 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $11Our pick

At Konzelmann Winery, you can sample three VQA wines in a small seated tasting, choose a set flight, build your own, or order a glass. Staff such as Andrew, Michael, and Laura have been praised for clear guidance. Expect a polished tasting hall, unusual peach wine, and a short visit that fits neatly into a Niagara-on-the-Lake day.

“A great experience and great wine and people. Unfortunately they could ship a case of wine to the US. But had a lot of fun.”

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2.Niagara-on-the-Lake Small Group Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 661 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $97

Spend about four hours tasting Ontario wines at three Niagara-on-the-Lake wineries with a guide such as Diane, Thom, Peter, or Chris. Tastings are included, and afternoon departures offer hotel pickup from Niagara Falls or Niagara-on-the-Lake. Expect a small group of up to 14, little walking, local history, and a taste of famous ice wine.

“We did a morning tour with Diane and she was awesome! We went to a few wineries and learned so much! We found new wines we liked and learned about good pairings! They were also very accommodating to pick up! 10/10”

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3.Wine Tasting on Ile d’Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 163 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $97

Spend about four hours touring Île d’Orléans from Quebec City, stopping at Domaine Sainte-Famille, Vignoble du Mitan, and Isle de Bacchus Vinery. Tastings are included, and guides such as Celine, Jeff, Peter, and Jean Francois add local stories and humor. Expect scenic vineyard stops, souvenir bottle shopping, and no meal included.

“The beauty of the nearly fall day was captivating! The driver, Dan, made it fun! Lovely passengers. A gorgeous bit of Canadian history.”

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4.Between The Lines Classic Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · 30 to 45 minutes (approx.) · from $18

At Between the Lines Winery, you’ll sit at a tasting bar with a wine educator and sample four local wines, including Riesling and Lemberger Reserve. The 30 to 45-minute visit is private to your group, with hosts such as Gord, Bree, Cheyenne, and Mike praised for warm, engaging explanations. Transportation and food are not included.

“Nice attention, Spanish talk and excellent wine collection for all the needs and tastes. Totally recommend”

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5.Niagara-on-the-Lake, Wine Tasting & Chocolate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 62 reviews · from $109

Travel from Toronto in a climate-controlled minibus with a local English-speaking guide such as Lina, Marian, or Tracy. Sample chocolates and maple syrup, pause at the Living Water Wayside Chapel, enjoy 2 to 2.5 hours in Niagara-on-the-Lake, then taste five wines, including icewine, at Jackson Triggs Estate Winery.

“The highlight of the trip was definitely the wine tour!! A wonderful experience to tour the winery and seeing all the equipment used to make the various type of wines. And also having sampled 5 wines which were very good!! I have a greater knowledge and respect for the Canadian wines even when compared to many European wines. Our guide and driver Tracy was very warm and hospitable taking us safely from one attraction to the next. And all along the way giving us good information about attractions that we passed along the way.”

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6.Okanagan Bee Tour, Wine Tasting and Lunch at Kelowna Winery

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 38 reviews · 3 hours · from $50

Spend three hours at Meadow Vista Honey Wines learning how bees shape the Okanagan, tasting award-winning honey wines and raw, unpasteurized honey, and enjoying a farm-to-table lunch. The 11:30 a.m. tour includes garden time, local cheeses, artisan meats, fresh bread, drinks, and lawn games.

“I liked the information I received about bees and that we were able to taste different types of wine and honey. I also liked that we were given choices for lunch.”

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7.Kelowna: Wine Tasting by E-bike, Smartphone Guide & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 30 reviews · 5 hours · from $125

You’ll collect an e-bike at Lakeside Eco-Sports, follow a live or offline smartphone route, and visit Hidden Vines Family Estate Winery, SpearHead Winery, and Meadow Vista Honey Wines. The five-hour private outing includes three tastings, lunch, bottle-ready panniers, and a look at the bees producing local honey.

“On arrival the team were really friendly and went through everything clearly. The app was easy to use and follow. There were a great selection of winarys, all different and well thought out. Definitely recommended as a great way to see some of beautiful Kalowna”

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