Niagara Wine Region

From Niagara Falls, take the Niagara Parkway south, a scenic route that runs along the Niagara River, until you reach the towns of Niagara-on-the-Lake (30 mins) or St. Catharines (20 mins), which serve as gateways to the region’s wineries. It’s fairly easy to visit independently if you have transport – if not, it’s best to sign up for one of the many organised tours from the Falls. It’s a comfortable and unhurried day trip.

The numerous vineyards, wine trails, and tasting rooms are well-signposted. There’s an excellent ‘wine trail’ website dedicated to the region on the US side of the border with a map of all of the best wineries. For the Canadian side, try Visit Niagara Canada‘s website. Plan on visiting no more than 4-5 wineries in a day.

The best time to visit the Niagara wine region is during the spring and autumn seasons. In spring (April to June), the weather is mild, and the vineyards come alive with vibrant green foliage.

Autumn (September to October) offers picturesque landscapes with colourful foliage and grape harvest activities. These seasons also tend to have fewer crowds compared to the peak summer months.