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Summary

These 15 Niagara Wineries Were Just Rated As Some Of The Best Attractions In Ontario

The perfect excuse for a day trip! 🍷

Lead Writer, Travel

It's time to plan a vineyard adventure, because these Niagara wineries made the list of Tripadvisor's 2021 Traveller's Choice Winners for Ontario attractions.

The wineries received top ratings and reviews between April 2020 and April 2021, and are among the top 10% of listings on Tripadvisor.

Get your wine-loving friends together and sip the day away at these spots!

Château Des Charmes Winery

Price: $20 + per tasting

Address: 1025 York Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Why You Need To Go: This magnificent winery will sweep you away to France. Boasting over 40 vintages in its vineyards, it's a magical place to spend a day.

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Reif Estate Winery

Price: $12 + per tasting

Address: 15608 Niagara Pkwy., Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

Why You Need To Go: Set on 125 lush acres, you can experience wine tours and enjoy a meal at the outdoor kitchen when visiting this winery.

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Konzelmann Estate Winery

Price: $10 + per tasting

Address: 1096 Lakeshore Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Why You Need To Go: Situated on the shining shores of Lake Ontario, this picturesque winery has unique experiences like a vineyard dome as well as famous peach wine sangria.

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Pillitteri Estates Winery

Price: $20 per tasting

Address: 1696 Niagara Stone Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Why You Need To Go: With sprawling vineyards and a wood-fired pizza patio, you'll want to sip the day away at this winery.

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Peller Estates

Price: $20 + per tasting

Address: 290 John St. E., Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Why You Need To Go: Home to a frozen Icewine Lounge, this gorgeous winery is worth adding to your bucket list.

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Trius Winery

Price: $20 + per tasting

Address: 1249 Niagara Stone Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Why You Need To Go: If you like bottles of bubbles and Instagrammable moments, then this spot is worth checking out. You can enjoy a tasting on the patio or even in a dome, and embark on a pink winery tour filled with photo ops.

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Strewn Winery

Price: $12 + per tasting

Address: 1339 Lakeshore Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Why You Need To Go: Located inside a renovated vintage fruit cannery, this sustainable winery specializes in personalized tastings that are perfect for you and your friends.

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PondView At Bella Terra Vineyards

Price: $19 + per tasting

Address: 925 Line 2 Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Why You Need To Go: With roots in Sicily, this picturesque spot offers a variety of experiences, including tastings in Muskoka chairs with views of the pond.

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Riverview Cellars Estate Winery

Price: $10 + per person

Address: 15376 Niagara Pkwy., Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Why You Need To Go: Located along the Niagara River, this lush vineyard was once home to a fruit market and railway station. Now, you can enjoy fields of grapes and endless wine when visiting.

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Between The Lines Winery

Price: $10 + per tasting

Address: 991 Four Mile Creek Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Why You Need To Go: With a rustic red barn as a backdrop, this winery has tours, tastings, charcuterie boards, and more.

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The Hare Wine Co.

Price: $15 per tasting

Address: 769 Niagara Stone Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Why You Need To Go: Boasting a gorgeous, secluded patio, this winery is an incredible spot to spend the day, as well as snap some photos.

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Icellars Estate Winery

Price: $20 + per tasting

Address: 615 Concession 5 Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Why You Need To Go: This charming boutique winery uses organic farming practices in its 60 acre vineyard. Plus, it's a pet-friendly venue, so you can bring your pup along for the date.

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Wayne Gretzky Estates

Price: $20 + per tasting

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

Why You Need To Go: Take a trip to Niagara's only winery and distillery, which offers tastings, classes, and even a glistening ice rink in the winter.

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Lakeview Wine Co.

Price: $10 + per tasting

Address: 1067 Niagara Stone Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Why You Need To Go: This spot is one of the largest wineries in Niagara, and it has unique tastings and events for you to enjoy.

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De Simone Vineyards

Price: $15 + per tasting

Address: 865 Niagara Stone Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Why You Need To Go: Enjoy themed tastings like Rosé All Day or Ice & Sparkles at this scenic vineyard.

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

  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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