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Winter Wine Escape

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360 to 390 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Enjoy a scenic drive to the Annapolis Valley to experience 3 award winning wineries. Sip your way through Nova Scotia wine country and learn about our cool climate wines while the vines are enjoying their long winter rest. You’ll gain an appreciation of this breathtaking scenery when the vines are bare and often covered by snow and icicles (pending). First stop will be to Grand Pre Wines, the oldest farm winery in Atlantic Canada build on love and passion for Nova Scotia to enjoy a guided tasting and savour the distinct flavours and aromas of the NS terroir. Second, discover the story of Lightfoot & Wolfville for a guided tasting of their wines from their organic and biodynamically farmed vineyard. After our tasting, enjoy lunch featuring ingredients sourced directly from the Lightfoot family farm. End at Benjamin Bridge for a guided tasting of their most well-loved wines. Enjoy their heated outdoor terrace, vineyard trails and glowing décor.

What's Included

  • Lunch Enjoy a soup & sandwich lunch featuring ingredients sourced directly from the Lightfoot family farm and gardens. Wine by the glass available for purchase with lunch.
  • Alcoholic beverages Tour and tasting fees are included at all 3 of the wineries visited
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities
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1919 Upper Water Street
Halifax, NS B3J 3J5, Canada

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Grand Pre Wines

First stop will be to Grand Pre Wines, the oldest farm winery in Atlantic Canada build on love and passion for Nova Scotia. Enjoy a guided tasting and savour the distinct flavours and aromas of the NS terroir, perfectly complemented by the clean and refreshing wine making style of our renowned winemaker, Jurg Stutz. Option to add on wine by the glass, hot beverage, specialty coffee or indulge in raclette- a traditional Swiss cheese dish.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards

Second, discover the story of Lightfoot & Wolfville for a guided tasting of their handcrafted and small-lots wines from their organic and biodynamically farmed vineyard. After our tasting, enjoy a soup & sandwich lunch featuring ingredients sourced directly from the Lightfoot family farm and gardens. Wine by the glass available for purchase with lunch.
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1 hour 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Benjamin Bridge Vineyards

We’ll end at Benjamin Bridge for a guided tasting of their most well-loved wines. Enjoy their heated outdoor terrace, vineyard trails, holiday lights (Dec/Jan only) and glowing décor. After your tasting, option to enjoy wine by the glass or one of their warm cocktails.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Winter Wine Escape?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (ADT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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What's Included

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  • LunchEnjoy a soup & sandwich lunch featuring ingredients sourced directly from the Lightfoot family farm and gardens. Wine by the glass available for purchase with lunch.
  • Alcoholic beveragesTour and tasting fees are included at all 3 of the wineries visited
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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