Celebrate a bountiful harvest in Niagara-on-the-Lake and find the perfect bottle for upcoming special occasions
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Taste the Season Tasting Passport
$65.95 / person (taxes + fees included)
What’s Included:
Each passport gets you 8 different food and wine pairings at your choice of our 25 participating wineries.
Recommendations:
One passport for person. Each food and wine pairing is a tasting size and not big enough to share. This way, you can sample and snack all day without overdoing it.
Most groups will visit to four wineries in a day. This is perfect if you’re coming for a weekend getaway. It would ambitious (not impossible) to do all eight in one day.
Need help planning your trip? Try one of our itineraries filled with hidden gems and local treasures recommended by the staff at our wineries.
A self-guided wine and food tour across Niagara-on-the-Lake
Every weekend in November visit eight of our participating 25 wineries for a curated food and wine pairing. Toast with friends, plan a couple’s weekend or gift a one-of-a-kind experience.
A vibrant time of year for a cozy weekend getaway
With Autumn in full swing, you’ll see a different side of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Unplug from the hustle and bustle, take in the crisp air and partake in the quiet comforts of wine country.
Celebrate everything NOTL has to offer
This is a deeply special time of year to in Niagara-on-the-Lake. This is one most challenging wine-growing climates there is, with producers working tirelessly throughout the year to put out quality wines.
Join us in celebrating the harvest.
Plan Your Trip to the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake
FUN, NOT FUSSY
FAMILY FRIENDLY
GIRLS DAY OUT
NOTL CLASSICS
COUPLES RETREAT
NEW WAVE OF NOTL
Frequently Asked Questions
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Taste the Season runs Fridays to Sundays in November, starting Nov. 6 until Nov. 29 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at eight participating wineries in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
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Your Signature Tasting Pass includes 8 food and wine pairings—one at each winery. You can visit all in one weekend or spread them out across the month. Each stop must be booked in advance for the specific date and time you plan to visit.
Passes must be purchased by 7AM the day before the tasting (e.g. if you’re booking for Saturday, you must reserve your tasting by 7AM on Friday).
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No. Most guests plan 3–4 stops per day. You’ll select all your winery reservations when you buy your pass, but visits can be spread across the month.
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A limited number of day-of tastings may be available directly at select wineries for $8.21 each, but they can’t be reserved ahead of time and depend on availability.
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Signature Tasting Pass – $65.95 (incl. HST & fees): 8 wine + food pairings
Alcohol-Free Pass – $65.95 (incl. HST & fees): 8 non-alcoholic beverage + food pairings
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No—each stop offers a tasting-sized portion designed to complement the wine. Think small plate, not full meal.
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Tickets are handled by our partner SquadUP. If you can’t find your confirmation, email support@squadup.com and they’ll resend it.
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Passes are non-refundable, but anyone can use them—the ticketholder’s name at check-in is enough.
Some reservation date changes may be possible depending on availability, but they aren’t guaranteed.
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Transportation is not provided by Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Guests are encouraged to arrange their own travel between stops.
Our transportation partners include Coventry Transportation and Niagara Air Bus.
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Yes—each winery lists dietary notes and accessibility details on the Taste the Season webpage so you can plan your route comfortably.
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Pairings are set by each winery to showcase a specific combination of food and wine, so substitutions aren’t typically available. That said, some wineries may be able to offer an alternative at their discretion. If you have preferences or restrictions, we recommend calling ahead to the specific winery.
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No—all passes and day-of tickets must be purchased online through our website.