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    Niagara Wine Route

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    Niagara Wine Route

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    Discover Canada's leading wine region, a sprawling landscape of vineyards and wineries, offering tastings, tours, and exquisite culinary experiences.

    by Felix Gillen

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    Discover Canada's leading wine region, a sprawling landscape of vineyards and wineries, offering tastings, tours, and exquisite culinary experiences.

    Places of Interest

    Discover the most important sights and attractions

    1The Good Earth Food and Wine Co.

    The Good Earth Food and Wine Co. in Beamsville combines a winery, bistro, and cooking school on a former fruit farm. Between vines and fruit trees, you sit in the garden in summer; seasonal dishes are served, along with their own wines. For the bistro and cooking classes, you should reserve in advance.
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    2Malivoire Wine Company

    The Malivoire Wine Company is located on the Beamsville Bench, a slope below the Niagara Escarpment. The winery is built into the slope, allowing the must to flow by gravity alone from level to level. Malivoire is particularly known for Gamay and Rosé. Tastings are held in the tasting room; reservations are recommended during peak season.
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    3Dillon's Small Batch Distillers

    Dillon's Small Batch Distillers in Beamsville is a small distillery that has been producing gin, rye whisky, vodka, and bitters since 2012 – many of them based on local grains and fruits. In the tasting room, you can sample and shop; on tours, you'll see the stills up close. A good change of pace between two wineries.
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    4Peninsula Ridge Estates Winery

    The winery Peninsula Ridge Estates is located at the western end of the Beamsville Bench. The estate features a restored late 19th-century Victorian mansion, which houses the winery's restaurant. From the slope, views extend over the vineyards to Lake Ontario. Tastings are held in the tasting room located in a converted barn.
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    5Fielding Estate Winery

    The family-run **Fielding Estate Winery** is perched high on the Beamsville Bench. The tasting room resembles a wood and stone lodge; from the terrace with its Muskoka chairs, you look out over the vineyards to Lake Ontario. Primarily served are Riesling, Chardonnay, and Pinot Gris. In season, a reservation for tastings is advisable.
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    Food & Drink

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    Ruta Latina

    Ruta Latina on King Street in Beamsville is a snack bar and a Latin American grocery store all in one. Here, you'll find Mexican and Latin American dishes, primarily for takeout – a budget-friendly, quick pick-me-up between two wineries on the Beamsville Bench.
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    Allicious eats

    Allicious eats is a small eatery on King Street in downtown Beamsville. Located directly on the main road of the wine route, it’s perfect for a casual meal when you take a break between the wineries of the Beamsville Bench.
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    Dani sushi

    Dani sushi on King Street in Beamsville is a small sushi shop primarily focused on takeout orders. Sushi rolls and sashimi offer a light change of pace when you're spending several days on the wine route – also great for a picnic among the vines.
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    Indian Hut Beamsville

    Indian Hut Beamsville on Ontario Street serves classic Indian cuisine: curries, tandoor dishes, naan, and vegetarian options, also available for takeout. This simple restaurant is located in the heart of Beamsville, just a few minutes' drive from the wineries of the Beamsville Bench.
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    Gigi's Pizza House

    Gigi's Pizza House on King Street is Beamsville's classic pizzeria. Besides pizza, the menu also features pasta and other Italian-American dishes; many items are also available for takeout. A down-to-earth, affordable alternative to the upscale winery restaurants in the region.
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    Food & Beverage

    Eiswein

    From grapes harvested frozen at a minimum of –8 °C; sweet, concentrated, and the region's specialty.

    Vineyard Restaurants

    Many wineries serve seasonal cuisine using locally sourced ingredients, paired with their own wines.

    Riesling and Chardonnay

    On the slopes of the Niagara Escarpment, particularly at the Beamsville Bench, primarily Riesling and Chardonnay thrive – the varietals for which the region is known, alongside Icewine.

    VQA seal

    Wines with the Vintners Quality Alliance seal are 100 percent from Ontario grapes; look for this when purchasing.

    Viticulture History

    Viticulture on the peninsula dates back to the 19th century, but for a long time, robust American grape varieties predominated. Pioneers only began planting European varieties from the 1970s; in 1988, the VQA quality designation was introduced. International recognition came in 1991 with an award for an Inniskillin ice wine at the Vinexpo wine fair in Bordeaux.

    On the Go

    The wineries are scattered; signposts with a grape symbol mark the route. If you want to sample the wines, it's best to join a guided tour or cycle – the terrain around Niagara-on-the-Lake is flat, and there are bike rentals offering tours.

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    St. Catharines

    St. Catharines

    Known as 'The Garden City', St. Catharines is the region's largest urban center, offering a vibrant downtown, expansive parks, and close proximity to the Welland Canal.
    Welland Canal

    Welland Canal

    This impressive engineering marvel connects Lake Ontario with Lake Erie, offering fascinating insights into global shipping through its locks and visitor centers.
    Niagara Region

    Niagara Region

    The Niagara Region in Canada is an iconic travel destination that enchants with its majestic waterfalls, picturesque vineyards, and charming historic towns. Here, breathtaking natural wonders meet first-class indulgence and deeply rooted history, attracting visitors from all over the world.
    Niagara Falls (city)

    Niagara Falls (city)

    The city of Niagara Falls in Canada is inextricably linked to its world-famous waterfalls, which attract millions of visitors annually. Here, you can not only marvel at the mighty Horseshoe Falls but also experience numerous attractions that bring this natural phenomenon to life. A cruise with Niagara City Cruises (formerly Hornblower) takes you right up to the spray, while the Journey Behind the Falls offers you a view from behind the cascading water through tunnels. Along the Niagara Parkway, well-maintained parklands extend, forming a calm contrast to the lively entertainment district of Clifton Hill. The region has a long history as a tourism destination, its development closely tied to the allure of the Falls. For a more relaxed experience and to see the evening illumination of the Falls, a visit in the off-season or late afternoon is recommended. Use the convenient WEGO bus to efficiently shuttle between the main attractions.
    Niagara-on-the-Lake

    Niagara-on-the-Lake

    Niagara-on-the-Lake presents itself as a charming town with well-preserved historic architecture and a rich history. As the first capital of Upper Canada, the town played a central role, especially during the War of 1812, traces of which are still visible today. Along Queen Street, you'll find boutiques, restaurants, and the historic Prince of Wales Hotel. The renowned Shaw Festival offers first-class theatre productions from April to December. Visit Fort George for military-historical insights or explore the surrounding wineries, known for their Icewine production. A drive along the Niagara River Parkway offers picturesque views of the river and vineyards. To truly savor the charming atmosphere and wine tastings, a visit in the off-season is recommended.

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