You can fill your other time rafting, hiking, or golfing by day and hitting the many restaurants and pubs by night. You can visit the tasting rooms on one of the tours of Niagara Falls or take off on your own, perhaps on a scenic cycling trip through the region’s lush vineyards and dozens of boutique wineries.Ī number of airlines worldwide offer direct flights to Ontario’s provincial capital of Toronto, and from there it’s an easy 116 km (72 mile) drive or train ride to Niagara Falls. But wine production there is thriving, with a focus on cultivating Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Franc, though you will also find other whites and a range of reds including the big and earthy Baco Noir that is rarely grown outside of Ontario. Viticulture is relatively new to Canada compared to some other countries, with the first commercial winery opening in 1866. The result is a wine that is high in sugar and acid and highly concentrated with rich flavors that pair deliciously with desserts and chocolate. The grapes are hand-picked in winter after temperatures have been sustained at -8☌ (17.6☏), and they’re pressed quickly before they thaw. Home of the three natural wonders that comprise the magnificent Niagara Falls, the Niagara region is one of the two primary wine-growing regions in Canada and is known for its unique Icewine. Wine Regions in the USA and Canada: Cheers to North American Wine! Niagara Falls ? Ontario, Canada If you’re planning a trip to North America, and you’re interested in doing some tasting, here’s a select wine list to choose from. But there are wonderful wine regions in Canada and the United States too!

When you think of wine, you probably think of France and Italy, or maybe Spain, Portugal, New Zealand or Chile.

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