Round up your best friends or significant other, pack your coziest cardigan and grab a pair of boots for a wine-inspired vineyard vacation getaway during Ontario’s most dazzling season.
Wine lovers will agree that an hour-long tour is not nearly enough time to truly appreciate Ontario’s award-winning wineries and vineyards.
Here are some of the best winery accommodations in Ontario, where you can wine, dine and doze overlooking the vines.
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Three Dog Winery
1920 Fish Lake Road, Picton
Visit websiteEase into the off-beat charm of Three Dog Winery just 15 minutes outside of Picton. The winery exudes the essence of The County culture—laid back, artisanal-focused and eco-minded.
Extend your visit by booking a stay at the Vineyard Loft. The open concept, studio loft apartment is a peaceful retreat that affords gorgeous views of the vineyards below. Plus it’s directly above Three Dog Yoga Studio, so add some downward dog to your vineyard vacation.
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Huff Estates Winery & Inn
2274 Prince Edward County Road 1, Bloomfield
Visit websiteAnother Prince Edward County vineyard digs, the Inn at Huff Estates is directly adjacent to the winery, nestled amongst the vines just north of Bloomfield.
There are several different lodging options at the inn including the winemaker’s suite complete with a fireplace and a wrap-around patio guaranteeing you optimal vineyard views. Huff Estates will customize all kinds of packages and of course, your stay includes a wine tasting and tour.
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Waupoos Estates Winery & Restaurant
3016 County Road 8, Picton
Visit websiteOne of Prince Edward County’s founding wineries, Waupoos Estate is a stunning property overlooking Prince Edward Bay. It includes a farm-to-table style restaurant, an inviting tasting room to sample their selection of wines, including the County’s first ice wine and now accommodations.
The Farmhouse at Waupoos is a beautifully restored, four-bedroom, century home with views of the lake and the vineyards.
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The Wilfrid Boutique Farmhouse
1375 Royal Road, Milford
Visit websiteLocated on a private vineyard, foodies and wine lovers are invited to stay in the 175-year-old farmhouse that’s been converted into a stylish country micro-hotel and spa in the heart of Prince Edward County. Relax in the Scandinavian sauna, hike a forest pathway or explore nearby wineries. A hearty chef-prepared brunch is included.
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Riverbend Inn & Vineyard
16104 Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Visit websiteThis striking, Georgian-style mansion is located along what many consider to be Ontario’s prettiest drive, the Niagara River Parkway, just outside historic Niagara-on-the-Lake. The restored, 21-room, 1860 inn is surrounded by 17 acres of vineyard and gardens, boasting quite the view from the lounge, restaurant and patio. Sample Riverbend’s own wine at the bar, a flight tasting includes a Sauvignon Blanc, Vidal and a Cabernet Sauvignon. Arrange a romantic dinner for two in the garden gazebo and cozy by the fireplace.
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Vineland Estates Winery
3620 Moyer Road, Vineland
Visit websiteOne of the most scenic vineyards along the Niagara Bench, Vineland invites you to make yourself at home in either the one-bedroom B&B cottage or the three-bedroom Estate Guesthouse for a full-crew getaway.
Both winery accommodations feature self-catering kitchens, but Vineland’s renovated circa 1845 farmhouse restaurant is right next door. A complimentary bottle of award-winning Riesling, combined with expansive vineyard vistas courtesy of Mother Nature, creates the perfect wine-sipping atmosphere.
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Cave Springs Cellars
3845 Main Street, Jordan
Visit websiteJordan is a little village that’s really big on wine vibe. Inn On The Twenty, an upscale boutique hotel on Main Street is directly across the road from the celebrated Cave Springs Cellars, producers of award-winning Riesling and home to the oldest functioning wine cellar in Ontario.
Unwind in one of the inn’s country chic guestrooms. With the fireplace, soaker tub and giant bed you might want to consider room service. For a larger group, consider booking the Vineyard Estate House, a fully-equipped, Victorian-style farmhouse.
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Alvento Winery
3048 Second Avenue, Vineland Station
Visit websiteBook the Vineyard Villa at Alvento Winery and enjoy continental breakfast and complimentary tasting at the winery. You’ll also find great nature trails nearby.
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13th Street Winery
1776 Fourth Avenue, St Catharines
Visit websiteFamous for its Farmhouse Bakery butter tarts, 13th Street Winery invites you to stay awhile longer and enjoy the Farmhouse Bistro seasonal dining, onsite art gallery, selection of gorgeous wines and special events.
Choose from the three-bedroom Vineyard Cottage located next door to the winery or the four-bedroom Farmhouse down the street on the winery estate.
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Adamo Estate Winery
793366 3rd Line EHS, Orangeville
Visit websiteFlavourful wine and special events like Wine and Unwind Fridays or Sunday Brunch make it very tempting to linger at this welcoming winery. Luckily with Hockley Valley Resort right next door, you can stay awhile. Add golf, hiking and spa services to your wine getaway.
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Burning Kiln Winery
1709 Front Road, St Williams
Visit websiteNestled along the shores of Lake Erie and the UNESCO World Biosphere of Long Point, in the agriculturally rich region of Norfolk County, Burning Kiln has grown into a world-class winery without losing its salt-of-the-earth roots.
Visit the property, sample the tasting flights, meet the winemaker and spend the night at the winery Farmhouse. Built in 1865, this lovingly restored three-bedroom farmhouse sits at the highest point of the estate affording beautiful views of the winery and vineyards below.
This story has been adapted from an original article available at: https://www.destinationontario.com/en-ca/articles/stay-these-beautiful-ontario-wineries.
