Winter Wine Escape

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
6 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 7 guests
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Language
English
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Embark on a winter wine journey in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley. Visit three renowned wineries, savor guided tastings, and explore this scenic region, all while the vines rest under winter's spell.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Enjoy a scenic drive to the Annapolis Valley to experience 3 award winning wineries. Sip your way through Nova Scotia wine country and learn about our cool climate wines while the vines are enjoying their long winter rest. You’ll gain an appreciation of this breathtaking scenery when the vines are bare and often covered by snow and icicles (pending). First stop will be to Grand Pre Wines, the oldest farm winery in Atlantic Canada build on love and passion for Nova Scotia to enjoy a guided tasting and savour the distinct flavours and aromas of the NS terroir. Second, discover the story of Lightfoot & Wolfville for a guided tasting of their wines from their organic and biodynamically farmed vineyard. After our tasting, enjoy lunch featuring ingredients sourced directly from the Lightfoot family farm. End at Benjamin Bridge for a guided tasting of their most well-loved wines. Enjoy their heated outdoor terrace, vineyard trails and glowing décor.

What You Get

Lunch
Enjoy a soup & sandwich lunch featuring ingredients sourced directly from the Lightfoot family farm and gardens. Wine by the glass available for purchase with lunch.
In-vehicle air conditioning
Air-conditioned vehicle
Alcoholic beverages
Tour and tasting fees are included at all 3 of the wineries visited
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

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Grand Pre Wines

First stop will be to Grand Pre Wines, the oldest farm winery in Atlantic Canada build on love and passion for Nova Scotia. Enjoy a guided tasting and savour the distinct flavours and aromas of the NS terroir, perfectly complemented by the clean and refreshing wine making style of our renowned winemaker, Jurg Stutz. Option to add on wine by the glass, hot beverage, specialty coffee or indulge in raclette- a traditional Swiss cheese dish.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
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Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards

Second, discover the story of Lightfoot & Wolfville for a guided tasting of their handcrafted and small-lots wines from their organic and biodynamically farmed vineyard. After our tasting, enjoy a soup & sandwich lunch featuring ingredients sourced directly from the Lightfoot family farm and gardens. Wine by the glass available for purchase with lunch.
1 hour 45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Benjamin Bridge Vineyards

We’ll end at Benjamin Bridge for a guided tasting of their most well-loved wines. Enjoy their heated outdoor terrace, vineyard trails, holiday lights (Dec/Jan only) and glowing décor. After your tasting, option to enjoy wine by the glass or one of their warm cocktails.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, Upper Water Street, Halifax Regional Municipality Nova Scotia, Canada, CA, B3J 3J5

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Please meet in front of the main entrance to the hotel. This tour departs from the Marriott Harbourfront located at 1919 Upper Water Street at 9:45am. Please note there are a few Marriott Hotels in Halifax.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Amazing Tour
April 15, 2025
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Great tour and tour leader. Loved the 3 wineries we went to. Annapolis Valley is a beautiful area. Martn our tour guide was very informative and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend to all.

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Great time with the gals and best wine ever!
March 31, 2025
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Fantastic time! Highly recommend this lovely for a day out with the gals! Staff were amazing and well organized! Very informative on wines The good and scenery are exactly what you appreciate in t...read more

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No whining about this wonderul Winter Winery Tour!!!
March 03, 2025
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WE had a fabulous time. Our driver/guide Martin was awesome - friendly, fun, kept us on track and on time and knowledgeable about the areas we passed through on the drive. All 3 wineries were grea...read more

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Definitely a great day!
February 17, 2025
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Absolutely wonderful experience. Marten was a great driver and guide. We lucked out all round with the sunny day and lovely tour mates as well.

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Grape Escapes Winter Wine Tour!
February 02, 2025
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We did a private wine tour and had the best time. We were a group of 10 celebrating my sister's bachelorette. Randy was such a great host and thank you Susan for helping me organize this great even...read more

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