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Read about our cycle tours in the September, 2008 issue of CANADIAN GEOGRAPHIC TRAVEL. Great bike trips including Sipping 'n' Cycling Tour of Niagara wineries. |
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PRIVATE VINEYARD LUNCH AND CYCLE WINE TOUR Suitable for all levels of ability, the pace is one of leisure and fun. Join us for a guided tour along beautiful country lanes and one of the finest bicycle trails to the local Niagara-on-the-Lake wineries. An experienced local guide will provide interesting and unique insights into Niagara Wine Country on your visit to four charming boutique wineries famous for their international award winning wineries. Wineries visited may include Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate Winery for a full tour revealing the latest in modern winemaking technology and a tasting of their premium wines; Marynissen Estates Winery, a small family boutique winery with Canada’s oldest Cabernet Sauvignon vines; Lailey Vineyard, for a tasting of the exclusively estate-grown premium wines, with the winemaker; Strewn, producer of award winning premium VQA wines with Canada’s only winery cooking school and superb restaurant; Inniskillin Wines, one of the industry’s original pioneers, and producer of some of the world’s finest wines; Caroline Cellars for an opportunity to taste handcrafted icewines ; Dom Vagner, Canada’s smallest winery; and Reif Winery, which has a winemaking history dating back 360 years. The tour includes a wonderful, country picnic lunch in a marquis in a private vineyard. Email us at winetours@idirect.com or call toll free at 1 800-680-7006 Tours Daily at 11.00
A.M. Price:$95.00 Per Person - Includes Raleigh touring bicycle, tour guide, tastings at wineries, picnic lunch, water, pick-up of purchased products.
A TASTE OF NIAGARA CULINARY AND CYCLE WINE TOUR Join Niagara Wine Tours on a leisurely guided cycle tour to some of the finest boutique wineries in the Niagara-On-The-Lake wine region. From our Touring Center on the main street of Niagara-On-The-Lake ride through the old town past beautiful historic estates to Stratus Winery. Tour this magnificent, new innovative winery followed by a sampling of a "flight" of three fine wines. Relax over lunch of Mediterranean cuisine inspired by the Tuscan countryside at the Old Winery Restaurant. In the age-old tradition of the Italian Trattoria with an open kitchen, the sight, sounds and aromas of wonderful Italian cuisine are recreated in this beautifully restored winery building. Cycle on beautiful country roads and bicycle trails to three charming, boutique wineries including Lailey Vineyard, a premium winery, where the winemaker provides a fun and educational tasting of some of their finest wines. Other wineries visited may include Caroline Cellars, Marynissen Estates Winery, Reif Winery, Inniskillin, and Peller Estates. Tours daily from 10.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Includes Raleigh Touring Bicycle, three course lunch at Old Winery Restaurant, local tour guide, visits to four wineries with a tour of one and private wine tastings at each, pick up of purchases.
GOOD MORNING CYCLE TOUR Start the morning with a cycle tour along a spectacular route! Join one of our guides on a tour through historic Niagara-On-The-Lake, past historic Fort George and on a cycle path beside the Niagara Parkway – called “one of the prettiest Sunday drives in the world” – and the breath-taking Niagara River. Stop at a local fruit market for refreshment. Visit three award winning boutique wineries for private wine tastings of outstanding wines that can only be purchased at the local wineries. Wineries may include: Riverview Cellars, Marynissen Estates, Frogpond Winery, Reif Winery, Inniskillin, or Lailey Vineyard. Tours daily from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Price: $69.00 – includes Raleigh touring bicycle, tour guide, private wine tastings including icewine, refreshment, water, pick up of purchases.
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AND WINE AFTERNOON TOUR
Tours Daily at 1:30
P.M. Price: $65.00 Per Person Tours Begin and End
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Winery Tours on the Magnificent Niagara Escarpment
THE BEAMSVILLE WINE COUNTRY TOUR Begin your cycle tour high up on the Niagara Escarpment near Beamsville, Ontario for a visit to the “Bench” Wine Region with its rolling vineyards and spectacular vistas. After being outfitted on a Raleigh touring bicycle by one of our local guides, cycle on country roads to the first stop at DeSousa Wine Cellars. This estate with villa, gardens and groves of trees is a Niagara showpiece. It provides a glimpse into the old world offering traditional Portuguese and VQA wines. After a private wine tasting, continue the ride on country roads to a new outstanding winery, Fielding Estates, for a tour of this modern winery featuring contemporary Canadian architecture with cottage country warmth. Enjoy a tasting of their handcrafted premium VQA wines. Next Stop is EastDell Estates for a private wine tasting of premium wines before relaxing on the deck of the View winery restaurant with sweeping vistas of Lake Ontario and the Toronto skyline. Enjoy a sumptuous three course lunch of regional cuisine. After lunch, take a gradual leisurely ride down the Escarpment with a visit to another award winning winery which may include Thomas & Vaughan Estate Winery, Willow Heights Estate Winery, Malivoire Wine Company or Stoney Ridge Estate Winery. No need to ride back up the Niagara Escarpment. A passenger van will transport you back to your car or to your accommodations in the area. Tours Begin at 10.30 A.M. Includes Raleigh touring bicycle, tour guide, wine tour and tastings, three course lunch at winery restaurant, water, pick up of purchased products, passenger van support, and transportation from surrounding area accommodations.
JORDAN WINE COUNTRY TOUR Begin your tour in the beautiful Balls Falls Conservation Area near Jordan, Ontario. Cycle through this conservation area to Featherstone Winery, a small, pretty boutique winery set on the side of the Niagara Escarpment, for a tour and private wine tasting. Ride on country roads to EastDell Estates for a wine tasting before relaxing over a three course lunch on the deck of the winery’s View Restaurant with sweeping views of rolling vineyards, Lake Ontario, and the Toronto skyline. After lunch, ride a short distance past rows of vineyards to Fielding Estates. Sample handcrafted premium VQA wines in the Wine Lodge. Take a gradual ride down the Niagara Escarpment with breathtaking views of the vineyards and Lake Ontario below and a final stop at one other award winning winery which may include Cave Spring Winery, Kacaba Vineyards, Angel’s Gate, or Thomas & Vaughan. Tours Begin at 10.30 A.M. Includes Raleigh touring bicycle, tour guide, three course lunch, tour of one and wine tastings at four wineries, water, pick up of purchases, passenger van support and transportation from accommodations in the area. Email us at winetours@idirect.com or call toll free 1 800-680-7006
Self Guided Tours Although we recommend our guided tours because of the insights into the area provided by a local tour guide, the personal attention received at the wineries including private wine tastings, the picnic lunch in a private vineyard and the pick up of purchases, we do offer self guided tours. You can rent a bicycle from us and receive a cycling map of the area. We can even organize a picnic lunch for you to eat en route. Price: Bicycle rentals are $30.00 per day or $20.00 for a half date. Map is free. Bike rentals available at our Touring Center, 92 Picton. St., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario. ( between the Prince of Wales Hotel and Shaw Club Hotel on the main street) ** BICYCLE RENTALS AVAILABLE **
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