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Discover Local Food and Drink Packages

Taste and explore expertly crafted brews and outstanding wines that celebrate Nova Scotia’s coastal climate, culture, and community this winter. Discover beer styles with an expert host or enjoy an exciting vineyard adventure. Embark on a day trip to award-winning wineries, unwind with a vineyard getaway, and savour small plates paired with signature organic wines. Whether you’re discovering new favourites or learning about perfect pairings, keep reading on to find the ideal package for you.

Valley Vineyard Getaway

The Stay at Planter’s Ridge Winery

Turn off the outside world and surround yourself in stunning vineyard views with a Valley Vineyard Getaway at the Stay at Planters Ridge. Neighbouring an artisanal winery, this renovated farmhouse offers tasteful modern touches, including a spa-like bath, and beautiful original features. Enjoy a selection of local cheese paired with Planters Ridge wine in your room or relax with a glass of wine in the winery tasting room and learn all about the winemaking process. In the morning, dine on a European-inspired breakfast featuring local products grown in the Annapolis Valley.

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Benjamin Bridge Vineyards

Escape to Benjamin Bridge to experience a Winter Vineyard Adventure. Enjoy an unforgettable expert-led wine tasting, while seated around a crackling fire, next to the scenic Gaspereau River. Taste a rare seasonal wine paired with a delicious house-made snack, then get hands-on with a unique, seasonally-inspired activity led by your host.

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Boxing Rock Brewing Company

Welcome to your new favourite class! Join a beer expert at Boxing Rock Beer School to learn about style characteristics, the brewing process, and the best flavours to pair with your favourite brews. Then enjoy six unique beers paired with a charcuterie board, while your senses experience an in-depth exploration of malts and hops. We’re sensing straight A’s.

 

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Domaine de Grand Pré

Indulge in award-winning wines and a seasonally-inspired dinner at Le Caveau Restaurant, plus onsite accommodations in a beautiful, vineyard suite with this Grand Pré Wine, Dine & Stay package. Enjoy an expert-led tasting for two, hear insights about the wine making process and grape growing in Nova Scotia, then savour a locally sourced four-course tasting menu with estate wine pairing. After dinner, enjoy a quiet stroll to your onsite suite at the Inn at Grand Pré Winery.

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Grape Escapes Nova Scotia Wine Tours & Benjamin Bridge Vineyards

Embark on a Winter Wine Escape with Grape Escapes Nova Scotia Wine Tours. Have fun with an easy day trip to three unique wineries in the beautiful Annapolis Valley and sip your way through Nova Scotia’s wine country as knowledgeable guides share stories of the area. Enjoy guided tastings at Domaine de Grand Pré Winery, Benjamin Bridge Vineyards, and Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards with a delicious lunch, featuring locally sourced ingredients, included!

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Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards

Immerse yourself in a true Taste of Place at Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards this winter. Savour three small plate culinary creations crafted by Executive Chef Chris Pyne and Lightfoot & Wolfville’s talented in-house culinary team, showcasing seasonal ingredients from their biodynamic farm and the greater Annapolis Valley, thoughtfully paired with three signature Lightfoot & Wolfville wines. Perfect for wine enthusiasts, this curated tasting experience is led by knowledgeable Lightfoot & Wolfville staff.

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Benjamin Bridge Vineyards

Discover Benjamin Bridge’s renowned méthode classique sparkling program on a guided Bubbles & Bites: Sparkling Wine Tasting with a knowledgeable wine professional. Taste three meticulously crafted bubblies, shaped by the unique Nova Scotia microclimate, perfectly paired with a locally sourced cheese and charcuterie board. Hear insights about winemaking as you learn the heart, soul, and care that goes into each bottle of Benjamin Bridge wine.

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