| Many people may not realize that Canada's Niagara | | | | over 16,000 acres and are a site to behold in late |
| Region is not only home to a 'natural wonder', but a | | | | spring and early summer. |
| rich agricultural area, as well. The Niagara Escarpment | | | | Over 40 wineries make the Niagara Region their |
| is a 725 km (450 mile) long shelf/transition zone | | | | home and many tasting tours and special |
| running through southern and central Ontario. In this | | | | accommodations are available for the wine |
| area, the climate is moderated by lakes Ontario and | | | | connoisseurs and everyday folks to enjoy their stay. |
| Erie, with mineral-rich soils throughout. This unique | | | | Whatever your preference, there is a great vacation |
| combination, the lakes effect and extremely fertile | | | | waiting for you. Not only will you enjoy the great |
| soil, join in the Escarpment, this rocky transition zone | | | | wines and beautiful scenery, but plan your stay at a |
| between different physiogeographic zones, to make | | | | 5 star hotel, in the heart of the city, or for a quieter |
| a grape grower's paradise, and home to some world | | | | respite, try one of the delightful period inns or bed |
| renown wineries. Because the cooler lake air flows | | | | and breakfasts. Make it a family affair. Bring the kids |
| across the region in early spring, the buds are | | | | and stay at one of the incredible resort complexes. |
| inhibited from blooming before the last frost. | | | | What goes with a world class wine and |
| The Escarpment climate is similar to that of other | | | | accommodations? Great cuisine, of course. Canada is |
| great wine regions in the world, such as Burgundy, | | | | truly diverse in the cultures that call it home. This |
| the Loire Valley and New Zealand. | | | | brings the influence of great world cuisine and the |
| The Niagara Region, as it is known, is home to the | | | | opportunity to enjoy an 'around the globe' dining |
| great vinifera grapes, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, | | | | experience. |
| Chardonnay and Riesling. These vineyards are spread | | | | |