Food and drink Halifax, Canada
Winter Wine Escape
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About this activity
Enjoy a scenic drive to the Annapolis Valley to experience 3 award winning wineries. Sip your way through Nova Scotia wine country and learn about our cool climate wines while the vines are enjoying their long winter rest. You’ll gain an appreciation of this breathtaking scenery when the vines are bare and often covered by snow and icicles (pending). First stop will be to Grand Pre Wines, the oldest farm winery in Atlantic Canada build on love and passion for Nova Scotia to enjoy a guided tasting and savour the distinct flavours and aromas of the NS terroir. Second, discover the story of Lightfoot & Wolfville for a guided tasting of their wines from their organic and biodynamically farmed vineyard. After our tasting, enjoy lunch featuring ingredients sourced directly from the Lightfoot family farm. End at Benjamin Bridge for a guided tasting of their most well-loved wines. Enjoy their heated outdoor terrace, vineyard trails and glowing décor.
At a glance
- Duration
- 6 hours – 6 h 30 min
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Up to 20 people
- People per booking
- 1–7
- Guide
- English
- Operated by
- Sip & Taste Tours (Grape Escapes & Taste Halifax)
Ages: Adults (19–100 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Enjoy a soup & sandwich lunch featuring ingredients sourced directly from the Lightfoot family farm and gardens. Wine by the glass available for purchase with lunch.
- Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
- Included: Alcoholic beverages: Tour and tasting fees are included at all 3 of the wineries visited
Not included
- Not included: Gratuities
Itinerary
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Grand Pre Wines
one hour
First stop will be to Grand Pre Wines, the oldest farm winery in Atlantic Canada build on love and passion for Nova Scotia. Enjoy a guided tasting and savour the distinct flavours and aromas of the NS terroir, perfectly complemented by the clean and refreshing wine making style of our renowned winemaker, Jurg Stutz. Option to add on wine by the glass, hot beverage, specialty coffee or indulge in raclette- a traditional Swiss cheese dish.
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Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards
1 h 45 min
Second, discover the story of Lightfoot & Wolfville for a guided tasting of their handcrafted and small-lots wines from their organic and biodynamically farmed vineyard. After our tasting, enjoy a soup & sandwich lunch featuring ingredients sourced directly from the Lightfoot family farm and gardens. Wine by the glass available for purchase with lunch.
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Benjamin Bridge Vineyards
one hour
We’ll end at Benjamin Bridge for a guided tasting of their most well-loved wines. Enjoy their heated outdoor terrace, vineyard trails, holiday lights (Dec/Jan only) and glowing décor. After your tasting, option to enjoy wine by the glass or one of their warm cocktails.
Meeting point and pickup
Everyone meets at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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Please meet in front of the main entrance to the hotel. This tour departs from the Marriott Harbourfront located at 1919 Upper Water Street at 10:15am. Please note there are a few Marriott Hotels in Halifax.
End point
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Please meet in front of the main entrance to the hotel. This tour departs from the Marriott Harbourfront located at 1919 Upper Water Street at 10:15am. Please note there are a few Marriott Hotels in Halifax.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
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| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
- The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
- The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.
Good to know
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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