Ontario Has Secret Winery Where You Can Skate Under Twinkling Lights & Sip Boozy Drinks

Time for some affordable winter fun! ⛸️
Staff Writer

It is time to dig out your mittens and winter coat. Did you know there is a Niagara On The Lake winery where you can glide under twinkling lights?

One hour and 15 minutes outside of Toronto is Wayne Gretzky Estates, named after the Canadian hockey superstar.

The unique location is a winery and distillery, which means you can sip a delicious glass of wine, whiskey, or cocktail.

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It is the perfect winter road trip, as they have a large skating rink that you can book with your friends for one hour.

New for this year, tickets are $5 per person and include a reserved table where you can have a boozy beverage and drool-worthy poutine at their heated Whiskey Bar Patio.

If you don't own skates, you can also rent a pair for $10.

The exact dates depend on the weather, but they aim to open in early December and remain open until mid-March.

You can already claim a timeslot online, so it is time to make plans with your friends to go.

Wayne Gretzky Estates Winery & Distillery

Price: $5 per person

When: Early December until mid-March

Address: 1219 Niagara Stone Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON 

Why You Need To Go: You can also visit their tasting hall or go on a super fun tour to learn more about whiskey and wine.

Before you get going, check our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your trip.

  • Stephanie White was an Ottawa-based Associate Editor for Narcity Canada. She has been writing mouthwatering food and wanderlust-inspiring articles for Canadians since 2012. She has a B.A. and B.Ed. from Ottawa University. When she isn't writing, you can find her travelling the globe and trying new restaurants. Stephanie has previously been published on Insider, Flight Network, Apartment Therapy, Faces Magazine, Daily Hive, Dished and The Spruce.

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