Niagara-on-the-Lake Summer Wineries

Tour Overview

Enjoy a summer getaway in the picturesque town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, famous for its abundance of wineries and home to world-class theatre known as the Shaw Festival. Start your culinary adventure in the exciting city of Toronto and then drive through the rocky Canadian Shield with a stop along the way at the world-famous Niagara Falls. Arrive in Niagara-on-the-Lake to unwind in the quaint town of and explore some of the best wineries and restaurants Canada has to offer.

Start Location Vancouver

End Location Toronto

Top Highlights

Winery tours
Visit to Niagara Falls
Picturesque town of Niagara-on-the-Lake

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Embark on a travel experience that will stay with you forever. We offer a blend of culture, adventure, and tranquility, ensuring every moment is filled with wonder. Whether you’re seeking thrill or relaxation, we create journeys that are truly unforgettable.

The journey Begins

Day 1: Arrive in Toronto

Arrive in Toronto and get your car rental for the next few days, then make your way to your city centre hotel accommodation. Toronto is Canada's fashionable and fast-paced city that attracts people from around the world. This results in a multicultural flare for dining at restaurant patios and perusing the many markets for foods and mementos. Torontonions have great pride in their city as street parties break out for hockey and basketball moments. The numerous museums each have a unique focus or feature like European Chateaus (Casa Loma), Islamic civilizations (Agha Khan), and even shoes (Bata Shoe Museum). Locals also cherish the natural areas to escape to such as the Toronto Islands.

Overnight: Toronto
Day 2: Toronto to the Niagara-on-the-Lake

Drive approximately 2 hours to Niagara-on-the-Lake where we highly recommend taking a stop at the crashing Niagara Falls – known around the world. Once checked into your hotel, enjoy the many dining options in the area, including The Old Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar – a restored winery that serves authentic Tuscan-inspired food and woodfired pizza.

Overnight: Niagara-on-the-Lake
Day 3: Niagara-on-the-Lake – Wine tour

Today, the summer winery getaway begins by visiting a stunning vineyard, featuring many varieties of wine including ice-wine - dessert wine produced from grapes that have been frozen while still on the vine. Explore Reif Estate Winery, one of the original vineyards in the region. The winery is also home to some of the oldest vinifera plantings in Canada, a benefit to growers in cooler climates like Ontario, as mature vines ripen earlier. Enjoy a walking tour of the winery and try 3 of their signature wines while getting a behind the scenes look at what goes in to making the award-winning wines! Enjoy an evening of leisure at Niagara-on-the-Lake with a large selection of places to dine.

Overnight: Niagara-on-the-Lake
Day 4: Niagara-on-the-Lake – Wine tour

Enjoy another afternoon of wine tasting at the Grande estate of Chateau Des Charmes with approximately 120 acres of vineyards. Château des Charmes was founded in 1978 by Paul Bosc, a fifth-generation French winegrower. When you arrive in the foyer of the Château, you will be greeted by your personal guide with a glass of Brut sparkling wine. Be taken on a private guided tour of the St. David’s Bench Vineyard, the crush room, underground barrel cellar and bottling line as you learn the process of how this world-famous wine is crafted. After the tour, you will be invited into a stylish lounge for an educational tasting of four premium wines, paired alongside Canadian cheeses and accoutrements for the perfect match. Enjoy an evening of leisure at Niagara-on-the-Lake. We recommend taking a stroll through the tree-lined avenues of Niagara-on-the-Lake past 1700-era buildings or alternatively shopping in town at the boutique shops.

Overnight: Niagara-on-the-Lake
Day 5: Return to Toronto

After a relaxed morning at leisure, drive 240 km back to Toronto to return your rental car.

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Trip start	Trip End	Accommodation	Price	Inquire
Vancouver	Toronto	Moderate Accomodation	$860 USD

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What’s Included

5 days car rental intermediate category
1 nights stay in downtown Toronto accommodation
3 nights stay at Niagara on the Lake accommodation
2 Winery tour experiences

What’s Not Included

Airfare unless specified as included within the itinerary
Taxes as applicable
Travel Insurance and Cancellation Protection (strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
Gratuities for Local Guides, Tour Managers, and/or Bus Drivers
Meals not specifically mentioned as included in the itinerary
Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Tour Questions

The 5-Day Summer Wineries at Niagara-on-the-Lake is an independent self-drive getaway combining Toronto, Niagara Falls and the wine region of Niagara-on-the-Lake. The itinerary includes winery tours and tastings along with time to explore the historic town.

Yes. The tour includes an intermediate-category rental car for the five-day journey. Travelers drive from Toronto to Niagara-on-the-Lake, explore the surrounding area and return to Toronto at the end of the trip.

Yes. Niagara Falls is included as a sightseeing stop while traveling from Toronto toward Niagara-on-the-Lake. It provides an opportunity to see the famous waterfalls before continuing to the wine region.

Niagara-on-the-Lake is the main base for the winery portion of the trip. Travelers have leisure time to explore its tree-lined streets, historic buildings and boutique shops while enjoying the character of this well-preserved historic town.

The itinerary includes a visit to Reif Estate Winery, one of the original vineyards in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Guests take part in a winery walking tour and taste three signature wines while learning more about the winemaking process.

Yes. Icewine is one of the wine styles highlighted during the Reif Estate Winery experience. The itinerary explains that Icewine is produced from grapes that freeze naturally while still on the vine, creating a distinctive dessert wine.

The Château des Charmes experience includes a private guided tour of the St. David's Bench Vineyard, crush room, underground barrel cellar and bottling line. Guests are also welcomed with a glass of Brut sparkling wine.

Yes. The experience finishes with an educational tasting of four premium wines accompanied by Canadian cheeses and other accompaniments. This provides an opportunity to learn more about the wines while sampling them.

The package includes one night of accommodation in downtown Toronto and three nights in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The itinerary then returns travelers to Toronto on Day 5 for departure.

The package includes five days of intermediate-category car rental, one night of Toronto accommodation, three nights of Niagara-on-the-Lake accommodation and the two winery experiences specified in the itinerary. Airfare, taxes, travel insurance, gratuities, meals not specifically included and unlisted attractions or fees are excluded.

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