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