With over 60 amazing Niagara wineries and scenic countryside, Niagara’s lake wineries, 21 of them and 15,000 acres of land they cover, are probably the finest and most visited. And they were the first to open their doors for tourist trips and wine tours.
NOTL, as the “most beautiful city in Ontario”, is home to numerous Inns, popular bed and breakfast hotels, historical sites and attractions, the world-famous Shaw Festival and many wineries next door.
The best wineries presented here are renowned for the quality of their wines and high-quality grapes they produce. They earned countless prestigious awards at various international exhibitions.
Wineries in Niagara on the lake are just 30 minutes from the mighty waterfalls, and many can be seen when driving on Niagara Boulevard. During the ride you can see thousands of acres under the vine and gardens, as well as many beautiful places and wonderful mansions.
Niagara wineries on the lake are annually visited by thousands of visitors, attracting with their beauty, picturesque nature, old and antique wine cellars, modern amenities, wine festivals, events and numerous affordable wine tours and seminars.
Niagara at the lake wineries is bordered by the Wellland Channel, the Gorge, the Niagara River and the Lakes of Ontario and is grouped in two areas: one below the escarpment and the other group surrounding the city NOTL.
NOTL wineries with its available tours, such as Wine Trolley Tours, World Wine Tours, Crush on Niagara; is a great alternative to the crowded city of Falls.
These wineries are easily accessible by car or by bike, and they are relatively close to each other. Each winery with a unique personality offers an extraordinary experience and many unforgettable moments.
Ten Niagara at Lake Wineries:
Frogpond Farm is a producer of certified organic wines.
Winery Hillebrand Estates is one of the largest and leading wineries in NOTL and Ontario.
Inniskillin Winery offers a free stand-alone tour with several stations and a marked route.
Jackson-Triggs Winery is a state-of-the-art design using the most modern technology.
The Peller Estate is one of Niagara’s newest wineries on the lake, within walking distance of NOTL.
Pillitery Estate Winery is the world's largest ice maker Ice.
Reif Estate Winery - 25 years in the wine business and a world-class wine producer.
Joseph, they produce special and fruit wines.
Chateau des Charmes is a winery that offers a taste of France.
Stratus winery is a leader in sustainable production.
Many of these wineries produce award-winning wine, a precious and dessert wine called "Icewine." Icewine ranks among the finest North American wines made from naturally frozen grapes, selected and immediately pressed.
The best time to enjoy Ice Wine is in winter, and when people from this area celebrate the winter frozen grape harvest and ice festival. Detailed information about Niagara Lake, wineries and attractions can be found in this all-inclusive tourist guide.
