Celebrate a bountiful harvest in Niagara-on-the-Lake and find the perfect bottle for upcoming special occasions
Tickets On Sale: October 2026
It’s time to celebrate.
Taste The Season is a seasonal tasting pass to help you explore wineries in Niagara-on-the-Lake during this special time. This is a self-guided tour with curated food and wine pairings at your choice of 25 wineries.
Every weekend in November, as the leaves change colour and the air turns crisp, visit our participating wineries and toast with friends, plan a cozy couple’s weekend or gift a one-of-a-kind experience.
Niagara wineries work tirelessly maintaining high quality standards in one of the most challenging wine-growing climates in the world, so this is a deeply special time to appreciate all Niagara-on-the-Lake has to offer.
Learn more about Taste the Season
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Signature Tasting Pass with 8 winery tasting experiences
Holiday-inspired food pairings at each stop
Expertly selected VQA wine pairings
Valid Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from Oct. 31 to Nov. 30, 2025
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Didn’t plan ahead? No problem. On event days, you can now purchase individual tastings for $8.21 (including HST + fees). Just remember: tastings are only available until 4:30 PM and availability is limited.
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Signature Tasting Pass: $65.95 (including HST & fees) — Includes 8 winery tasting experiences
Alcohol-Free Pass: $50.61 (including HST + fees) — Includes 8 non-alcoholic pairings
Individual Day-Of Tastings: $8.21 (including HST + fees) — limited availability, until 4:30 PM
**Pricing subject to Change
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Taste the Season runs Fridays to Sundays in November, starting Oct 31 until Nov 30 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 – $50.61 (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.