Experience St. Catharines as it transforms into a wintry wonderland. Explore the winding country roads and take in the breathtaking landscapes along the picturesque wine route. Located just 60 minutes from Toronto, St. Catharines is the hub for your wine country visit.
The 2014 Niagara Icewine Festival sets the stage for the perfect winter getaway with the annual Xerox Icewine Gala: A Bacchus Evening of Icewine and Revelry on January 10. The evening has become the hot ticket in January, as the Fallsview Casino Resort Grand Hall is transformed into an evening of luxury.
Visit Twenty Valley’s Winter WineFest on January 11 & 12, set in quaint Jordan Village. This sweet, sparkling and sensational event delivers winter treasures to eat and drink and entertainment that is perfect for the whole family. Twenty Valley is welcoming an exciting musical lineup this year including Treble Charger and Hollerado, as well as celebrity chefs Chuck Hughes and Danny Smiles. For a full line up of the exciting Twenty Valley Winter WineFest events, visit twentyvalley.ca today.
If it’s a casual night out that you seek, check out Winterfest in the Square on January 24 & 25. Live entertainment, VQA wines and local chefs provide a great night out with friends on Friday, while Saturday offers an extended Farmers Market, outdoor activities, live entertainment, wine and cuisine. The downtown core is packed with establishments for all tastes from pubs, breweries and casual fare to upscale eateries and flavours from around the world. Enjoy award-winning restaurants and quaint hidden gems, set in
St. Catharines’ historic city centre.
Travel the picturesque winter wine route with Discovery Passes throughout the three weekends of the Festival. Your $40 Pass provides you with 8 incredible food and wine pairings at your choice of participating wineries.
For information on Festival activities and wine country events taking place in January visit thisiswinecountry.ca.
Make it a Festival Weekend
Stay in St. Catharines, the heart of wine country. You can’t do it all in a day, so book your Icewine Festival Getaway from $79.99 per night. Visit thisiswinecountry.ca to book your getaway today!