June 8-10, 2012
Day 1: To St. Catharines, ON
We depart today for Ontario’s birthplace wine region and the Niagara fruit belt where award-winning vintages await our arrival. The Holiday Inn and Suites, will be our hosts for the next two evenings. Tonight join us for a delectable four course Winemakers dinner prepared and presented by the hotel’s chef, using locally grown products. Experience a palate pleasing pairing of each course, with VQA wines, from one of the Niagara Wineries. (D)
Day 2: St. Catharines | Niagara-on-the-Lake | Niagara Falls, ON
Today join us as we travel along the Niagara Wine route to the Niagara College Canada Canadian Food and Wine Institute. Your knowledgeable guide will lead you through a tasting and sensory lesson while you sample VQA wines. Enjoy leisure time to wander and browse in the boutiques in the charming town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Later this afternoon we will visit Hillebrand Estates Winery for a tour and tasting before returning to the hotel to freshen up. Tonight, join your traveling companions for a leisurely dining experience at one of the Niagara Parks Restaurants. (B,D)
Day 3: Picton | Ottawa, ON
Following breakfast we bid farewell to the Niagara Region and travel to the Prince Edward County for lunch in the charming town of Picton at the historical Waring House. We will visit Waupoos Estate Winery for a tour and tasting before returning to Ottawa. (B,L)
Twin $585. Triple $555. Quad $540. Single $699.
Cost per PersonYour Ultimate Holiday Experience Includes:
- Transportation aboard Deluxe Motorcoach
- 2 Nights Accommodation
- 2 Buffet Breakfasts
- 1 Lunch
- 1 Winemakers Dinner with Wine Pairing
- 1 Dinner at one of Niagara Parks Restaurants
- Winery Tour and Tasting at the Niagara College Canada Food and Wine Institute, Hillebrand Estates Winery and Winery and Waupoos Estate Wineries
- Bellman’s Gratuities for 1 piece of luggage
- Services of an Ottawa Valley Tour Director
- All Taxes
