4 Wine Tasting Tours in Canada to Build an Afternoon Around

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

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

Visit three Niagara-on-the-Lake wineries in a small group with guides such as Diane, Thom, Peter, or Chris. Taste several Ontario wines, including ice wine, while learning about local wine making and area history. Afternoon tours include hotel pickup and drop-off from Niagara Falls or Niagara-on-the-Lake.

“Great wine tasting trip. Small group several wineries great tasting enjoyed the day and local wines.”

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2.Niagara-on-the-Lake Cycle and Wine-Tasting Tour with Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $93

Ride a cruiser bike with a local guide through Niagara-on-the-Lake wine country, stopping at three wineries for tastings and a vineyard visit. Choose a half-day outing with cheese and charcuterie or a full-day version with a two-course lunch. Regular bikes are included, with e-bikes available for $50 more.

“Excellent half day outing to 3 great wineries. Excellent guide who was knowledgeable, friendly and engaging.”

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3.Wine Tasting on Ile d’Orleans

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

Spend about four hours visiting Domaine Sainte-Famille, Vignoble du Mitan, and Isle de Bacchus from Quebec City. Tastings are included, and guides such as Celine, Jeff, and Jean-François add local history and humor. Expect scenic countryside, small-group transport, and time to buy bottles.

“Choose carefully when you go. We did the tour in late October, and were told on the bus that because one of the three wineries closes early when it's late in the year, we "can't stay forever," which really meant we were going to be rushed. We had exactly 30 minutes at the first winery (for a group of about 30 people!) and getting food was simply not an option. The second winery was a much better experience-- we were given a little time to walk around and enjoy the grounds. The third winery also felt rushed, but it was getting so cold that it felt like most people were…”

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4.Between The Lines Classic Wine Tasting

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

At Between the Lines Winery, you will sample four local wines during a 30 to 45-minute guided tasting. A wine educator explains the Riesling and Lemberger Reserve, along with the winery’s approach. The visit is private for your group, with tastings held at the winery bar.

“Having a wonderful day with my dad and friends in an extremely warm fall day was beyond imagination. We could not ask for a more perfect day which allowed my dad to walk freely around the winery. He later said this was a wonderful surprise and he enjoyed himself.”

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