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Top 10 wineries in Niagara

Niagara-on-the-Lake and the Twenty Valley are 15 to 35 minutes from our door. These ten estates cover icewine, Riesling and everything in between. Distances are driving distances from our suite in Thorold.

  1. Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery

    Famous forBaco Noir and Cuvée Catharine sparkling

    A family-run estate on the Short Hills Bench, set in a historic stone building. The closest big-name tasting room to Thorold and an easy first stop.

    Address
    1469 Pelham Rd, St. Catharines, ON L2R 6P7
    From our stay
    17.5 km · about 21 min drive
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  2. Château des Charmes

    Famous forEstate-grown Chardonnay, Gamay Noir and a French-style château

    A family-owned estate since 1978 with a French château tasting room and vineyards on the doorstep. One of the closest wineries to our stay.

    Address
    1025 York Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1P0
    From our stay
    14.8 km · about 17 min drive
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  3. Wayne Gretzky Estates

    Famous forA hockey legend's winery, No. 99 wines and whisky

    The winery and distillery associated with hockey great Wayne Gretzky, with memorabilia on display, tasting flights and a restaurant on site.

    Address
    1219 Niagara Stone Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1T0
    From our stay
    19.1 km · about 22 min drive
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  4. Pillitteri Estates Winery

    Famous forOne of the world's largest icewine producers

    A family estate best known for icewine, with a big, welcoming tasting room and a good range of reds and whites at friendly price points.

    Address
    1696 Niagara Stone Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
    From our stay
    21.6 km · about 25 min drive
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  5. Cave Spring Cellars

    Famous forBenchmark Riesling from the Beamsville Bench

    In the heart of Jordan Village, with cellars, a tasting room and a wine-country inn. Come for Riesling, then wander the little shops and cafes of the village.

    Address
    3836 Main St, Jordan, ON L0R 1S0
    From our stay
    26.6 km · about 29 min drive
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  6. Inniskillin Wines

    Famous forCanada's first licensed estate winery since Prohibition, and icewine

    The estate that put Ontario icewine on the world map. Tastings in a heritage barn setting, with icewine and Cabernet Franc as the standouts.

    Address
    1499 Line 3 Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
    From our stay
    24.9 km · about 29 min drive
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  7. Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate Winery

    Famous forIcewine and a landmark modern winery building

    A large, modern estate with a striking building, a courtyard for events and tasting flights of its Reserve and icewine ranges.

    Address
    2145 Niagara Stone Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
    From our stay
    24.2 km · about 29 min drive
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  8. Konzelmann Estate Winery

    Famous forRiesling and icewine near the shore of Lake Ontario

    One of the older family estates in the region, with a long list of whites and icewines. A quieter alternative to the busier Niagara Stone Road wineries.

    Address
    1096 Lakeshore Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
    From our stay
    26.7 km · about 31 min drive
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  9. Peller Estates Winery

    Famous forIcewine, Signature Series wines and a vineyard-view restaurant

    A polished estate with cellar tours, a tasting bar and a terrace over the vines. A popular choice for icewine tasting and for learning how it is made.

    Address
    290 John St E, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
    From our stay
    26.1 km · about 33 min drive
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  10. Two Sisters Vineyards

    Famous forBoutique, Italian-inspired red wines

    A smaller, quieter estate known for Cabernet Franc and other reds, with a tasting room that feels more like a private villa than a busy tasting bar.

    Address
    240 John St E, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
    From our stay
    27.5 km · about 35 min drive
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Hours, menus and tasting-room bookings change with the season, so check with each winery before you go, and book ahead for weekend tastings and tours. Drive times are estimates without traffic. Photos marked "Area photo" show the surrounding street or wine country rather than the venue itself.

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