Plan your Winter Wine Getaway in Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia
Enjoy a scenic drive to the Annapolis Valley and experience three award-winning wineries as you sip your way through Nova Scotia wine country; you’ll learn about cool-climate wines while the vines take their long winter rest, offering breathtaking views when the rows are bare and often dusted with snow and icicles (pending). Your first stop is Grand Pré Wines, the oldest farm winery in Atlantic Canada, where a guided tasting helps you savour the distinct flavours and aromas of the local terroir. Next, discover the story of Lightfoot & Wolfville with a guided tasting of wines from their organic and biodynamically farmed vineyard, followed by lunch featuring ingredients sourced directly from the Lightfoot family farm. Finish the day at Benjamin Bridge for a guided tasting of their most well-loved wines and time to relax on the heated outdoor terrace, explore vineyard trails, and enjoy the vineyard’s glowing décor. Book this curated wine-country tour through Varoom in Musquodoboit Harbour to pair convenient accommodation options with an immersive Tours & Sightseeing and Food & Drink experience in the heart of the region.
About this activity in Musquodoboit Harbour
Highlights
- Take a scenic drive into the Annapolis Valley to visit three award-winning wineries and taste Nova Scotia wine country’s cool-climate vintages.
- Enjoy guided tastings at Grand Pré Wines, Lightfoot & Wolfville, and Benjamin Bridge, each showcasing distinct terroir-driven flavours.
- Savour a hearty soup-and-sandwich lunch made with ingredients from the Lightfoot family farm and gardens, with wine available by the glass.
- Relax on Benjamin Bridge’s heated outdoor terrace and explore vineyard trails while soaking in the valley’s winter scenery.
Important Information
- Tasting and tour fees at all three Annapolis Valley wineries are included; lunch featuring farm-sourced ingredients is provided as outlined in the booking details.
- Wine by the glass is available for purchase with lunch; gratuities for the guide and winery staff are not included.
- The tour runs in an air-conditioned vehicle and is suitable for all fitness levels; service animals are allowed and public transportation options are available nearby.
- Expect seasonal vineyard scenery - vines may be bare or dusted with snow - and learn about organic and biodynamic practices at the Lightfoot & Wolfville estate.
Meeting Point
Includes
- Enjoy a soup and sandwich lunch made with ingredients sourced directly from the Lightfoot family farm and gardens - a local farm-to-table lunch near Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia.
- Choose wine by the glass with your lunch (available for purchase) to complement the regional flavors during your visit here.
- Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers and on-tour travel in the area.
- All tour and tasting fees are included at each of the three wineries you’ll visit, so you can focus on tasting and exploring without added winery charges.
Excludes
- Gratuities are not included and are expected to be handled separately by you.
Other
- Service animals are allowed, ensuring accessibility for travelers who rely on them.
- Public transportation options are available nearby if you prefer to reach the meeting point using local transit.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels - the itinerary is designed so you can enjoy the experience regardless of your fitness.
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