You Can Sip Wine & Meet Donkeys At This Ontario Vineyard That Feels Like A Trip To Italy

It's only one hour and 30 minutes from Toronto. 🍷

Staff Writer

Have you always dreamed about visiting places like Tuscany or Venice? Then you'll want to take a road trip to this Ontario winery that feels like a trip to Italy.

Colaneri Estate Winery told Narcity that when planning the design of their stunning family vineyard, "we all decided it would be great to have it resemble taking a stroll down a street in Italy."


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But they offer more than a fantastic glass of wine and a gorgeous setting that's like a mini trip to Europe — you can also meet their adorable donkeys named Phyllis and Earl.

On the 60- to 75-minute-long tour, you'll get to sip several glasses of wine, including a glass of bubbly, and go on on a guided tour of the vineyard with the friendly animals.

You'll also have the option to take Phyllis and Earl for a walk and get a photo with them, too.

To try it for yourself, you can book a spot online. Tickets are $90 a person.

Colaneri Estate Winery

Price: $20 (tasting experience) $90 (tour with donkeys)

Address: 348 Concession 6 Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Why You Need To Go: It's a dreamy weekend adventure to try with your friends, where you can meet cute animals and drink wine.

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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.

  • 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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