Hidden Gems of Nova Scotia: Off-the-Beaten-Path Places to Discover
Nova Scotia is famous for our showstoppers like the Cabot Trail, Peggy’s Cove, lively waterfronts, and iconic coastal views. But beyond the bucket-...
Whether you prefer a medium-bodied red, crisp white, refreshing rosé, or traditional method sparkling wine, Nova Scotia has over 20 wineries and vineyards sure to please your discerning tastes.
Looking for a reason to extend your winery visit so you can sample more award-winning Nova Scotia wines? Check out these unique winery stays and sip to your heart’s content!
Located on the grounds of Domaine de Grand Pré Winery, Nova Scotia’s oldest farm winery, The Inn at Grand Pré Winery offers six cozy, welcoming suites with private bathrooms, including one wheelchair accessible unit. Enjoy a delicious breakfast each morning of your stay in your suite or in the inn’s dining room. Elevate your stay with dinner reservations at the winery’s award-winning restaurant, Le Caveau, located across the courtyard from the Inn.
Located in close proximity to Grand Pré Winery’s vineyard, discover other local accommodations including The Evangeline, Olde Lantern Inn & Vineyard, and a seasonal glamping adventure in an oTENTik on the grounds at Grand-Pré National Historic Site.
Visit Planters Ridge Winery in Port Williams and soak in the views from their tasting room or expansive patio and grounds while sampling their many incredible wines while sharing . Extend your stay when you book your overnight getaway in one of their three luxuriously renovated and cozy guestrooms, each with its own spa-inspired bathroom in the farmhouse located next to the winery. On each morning of your stay, you’ll be treated to a beautiful breakfast in the downstairs sitting room.
Located across the rows of grapevines in the Planters Ridge Winery’s vineyard, you’ll find Beausoleil Vineyards, one of Nova Scotia’s newest wineries and cideries. Sample Beausoleil’s farm-to-glass artisanal vinous ciders and small-lot wines during your overnight stay in their onsite guest suite accommodation with views over their vineyard and the surrounding Annapolis Valley farmland.
Bear River Vineyards is a working winery with a sloped vineyard that overlooks the Bear River and is home to some of the oldest grapevines in Nova Scotia. Visit for a tasting and explore this picturesque vineyard and discover why staying longer is required to enjoy the wines and the views. The winery’s onsite guest suite comes with all the amenities you need to make your stay a relaxing stay.
Located on the shores of Chedabucto Bay near the town of Guysborough, you’ll discover Authentic Seacoast: Yurts in the Vineyard. With 10 Mongolian-style yurts tucked in throughout the vineyard – some with their own private wood-fired hot tub – overnight guests can also enjoy access to the shoreside barrel sauna to truly unwind in this quiet, oceanside year-round escape.
While Authentic Seacoast currently is not producing wine, their onsite brewery and distillery is busy brewing and distilling and is not to be missed! Visit the tasting room at the top of the vineyard to sample products ranging from rum, whisky, vodka, and craft beer, all made with precision and care.
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