Wines of Nova Scotia

Soak in the rocky coastline views while driving along the south shore and explore how vineyards in this area rely on the unique terroir of one of the oldest grape growing regions in North America to make distinctive wines. Taste how the rocky Drumlin Hills can influence the wines, all while surrounded by the blues and purples of the lavender gardens. Enjoy the idyllic, and serene area located within 5-miles of three of the province’s most beautiful beaches.

LaHave River Valley

Drive the south shore, soaking in rocky coastline views. Explore how the unique terroir of this oldest North American grape-growing region influences distinctive wines. Taste the rocky Drumlin Hills' impact, surrounded by serene lavender gardens. This idyllic area is within five miles of three of the province's most beautiful beaches.

Get to know the charm of the LaHave River Valley!

Wolfville

Start by paying tribute to the Acadian settlers at the historical Grand Pré national historical monument. Toast their successes and struggles with a tasting at the winery of the same name Domaine de Grand Pré, historical in the wine world for being the first commercial winery in Nova Scotia. Enjoy lunch at their internationally recognized Le Caveau restaurant. Then proceed on to Mercator to explore what single-vineyard wines can taste like in Nova Scotia. Finish off with a wood-fired pizza at the impressive Lightfoot and Wolfville winery. Known for excellent bubbles and an award-winning Pinot Noir. These three wineries are in such close proximity to the town of Wolfville you can enjoy this entire day on a bike if you like.Next up, plan a hike up Cape Split and be rewarded with a picturesque view of the Bay of Fundy. Reward yourself afterwards with a glass at Blomidon Estates Winery. See if you can taste the seaside influence in the wines. With fun events like yoga in the vineyard and movie nights, Planters Ridge delivers more than just great wines. Stop in to learn about some of the rare varieties they are growing. Spend the rest of the day exploring Acadia University’s campus or the fruits and herbs at the Tangled Garden.

Annapolis Valley

Start your journey at the Grand Pré National Historic Site, then sample wines and enjoy lunch at the historical Domaine de Grand Pré, Nova Scotia's first commercial winery, home to Le Caveau restaurant. Continue to Mercator for single-vineyard tastings, and conclude with wood-fired pizza at Lightfoot and Wolfville, known for excellent bubbles and award-winning Pinot Noir. These three Wolfville-area wineries are easily accessible by bike.Next, hike Cape Split for stunning Bay of Fundy views. Afterward, reward yourself with a glass at Blomidon Estates Winery to taste the seaside influence. Visit Planters Ridge for great wines and events like yoga or movie nights, and to explore rare varieties. Finish the day by exploring Acadia University or the Tangled Garden.

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Cape Breton

Drink in the views provided by the South Mountain and the Bay of Fundy while you head to Bear River Valley. Here you will learn how granite soil and gravity-fed winemaking can influence the flavour in wines and hear how vineyards in Bear River date back to 1611. Head to Myrtle &amp; Rosie’s Café for a riverside lunch. Then learn how Bear River Vineyards utilizes their four and a half storey bank barn for gravity-fed winemaking and taste their nationally awarded Pinot Gris. Originally built in 1883, it has been masterfully renovated and even has guest rooms available if you wish to stay here for the night.

Bear River Valley

Enjoy the South Mountain and Bay of Fundy views en route to Bear River Valley. Learn how granite soil and gravity-fed winemaking influence local wine flavor, noting that vineyards here date back to 1611. After a riverside lunch at Myrtle &amp; Rosie’s Café, visit Bear River Vineyards. Taste their nationally awarded Pinot Gris and see their four-and-a-half-story 1883 bank barn, masterfully renovated for gravity-fed winemaking and featuring available guest rooms.

Get to know the charm of Bear River Valley!

Gaspereau Valley rewards you with a breathtaking view of the Bay of Fundy just before you hit the small town of Wolfville. Park your car at Gaspereau Vineyards and pick up a bike. Enjoy a short 6-minute ride to one of the most acclaimed sparkling wine houses in Canada, Benjamin Bridge. A newly renovated tasting room provides excellent views of the Gaspereau Valley. Then head up the hill working up your appetite, and spend lunch at Lucket Vineyards, learning about their buried wine line. After your mid-day meal, you can use the authentic London phone booth in the vineyard to call home and tell everyone about the stunning view and amazing wines Nova Scotia has. Next, if you want to better understand organic viticulture, there is no one better to explain it than the people at L’Acadie Vineyards. Finally, finish off the day with a glass and a snack at the vine side patio at Gaspereau Vineyards, their dry version of Muscat will have you swirling and sniffing for hours.

Gaspereau Valley

Start your Gaspereau Valley wine tour at Gaspereau Vineyards by parking and picking up a bike. Cycle 6 minutes to Benjamin Bridge, renowned for sparkling wine, and visit their newly renovated tasting room with valley views. Next, cycle up the hill to Luckett Vineyards for lunch, learning about their buried wine line, and call home from the authentic London phone booth. For insight into organic viticulture, visit L'Acadie Vineyards. Conclude your day back at Gaspereau Vineyards for a glass and snack on their vine-side patio, enjoying their dry Muscat.

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