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The Wine Council of Ontario just released the 2008 Official Guide to the Wineries of Ontario - Your Wine Country Adventure Starts Here.
Use this useful guide to plan your wine touring trip. Whether you are new to the wine route scene or a veteran wine sipper, the guide offers valuable tips, beautiful pictures and clear directions to some of the newest wineries in Ontario, as well as old favourites. Whether you're looking for a single afternoon getaway or a few days, wine country has it all: unique shops, quaint inns, gourmet restaurants, music and theatre.
Visit www.winesofontario.ca to get your own copy.
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Rockin' in the Vineyard
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Hillebrand: Jazz at the Winery - Saturday, July 12
and Blues at the Winery - Saturday, August 9
Bring a lawn chair or sit in the Trius Red Lounge and listen to some of Canada's finest artists while overlooking the vineyards. Tickets are priced from $30 per person.
For tickets, visit www.hillebrand.com or call 1-800-582-8412.
Château des Charmes and Wave 94.7 FM Present
the 3rd Annual Canadian Smooth Jazz Concert Series
Experience award-winning Canadian smooth jazz and wine at the Vineyard Courtyard, surrounded by the pristine St. David's Bench Vineyard at Château des Charmes. For more information or to order tickets, call 905-323-FUND (3863) or visit www.scghfoundation.com.
- Sunday, July 13 - Alfie Zappacosta with Cara Matthew
- Sunday, August 17 - Steve Oliver with Daniela Nardi
- Sunday, September 14 - Brian Hughes
Jackson-Triggs: Twilight in the Vineyard
Rock out in the vineyards at Jackson-Triggs this summer.
- 54-40 - Saturday, June 28, 8 p.m.
- Colin James - Saturday, July 12, 8 p.m.
- Suzie McNeil - Saturday, August 2, 8 p.m.
- Gordie Sampson - Saturday, August 16, 8 p.m.
- Matthew Good - Saturday, August 30, 8 p.m.
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All tickets are $65 per person. To order tickets, call 905-468-4637 ext. 2 or 1-866-589-4637. Pre-performance dining is available - ask the box office rep for details.
Can't make it to the vineyard? Chez Victor Restaurant at Hotel Le Germain and L'Atelier Grigorian, providers of Canada's finest music, in association with VINTAGES, proudly present a second season of the "Three Evenings to Remember" dinner and wine concert series on June 26, July 17 and August 28. Visit www.germaintoronto.com for tickets.
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On the Stage in Wine Country
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Two Gentlemen of Verona
Henry of Pelham: Shakespeare in the Vineyard
The vineyards of Henry of Pelham are the perfect backdrop for their annual Shakespeare in the Vineyard event. Performances run July 10, 11, 12 and 17, 18, 19 beginning at 7 p.m.; wine bar opens at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25. All proceeds will go to the Niagara Peninsula Children's Centre.
For reservations, please call the Brock University Centre for the Arts at 905-688-5550 ext. 3257 or order tickets on-line at www.arts.brocku.ca.
Shaw Festival
Bringing great theatre to life in the heart of Niagara Wine Country
One of the world's finest theatre companies, the Shaw Festival is internationally celebrated for its vivid and exhilarating productions of plays by Bernard Shaw and his contemporaries (1856-1950), and plays about the period of Shaw's lifetime.
This season offers a diverse mix of plays — some familiar but with a new twist, some unknown and waiting to be discovered. At the Festival Theatre, Leonard Bernstein's delightful musical, Wonderful Town — who hasn't wanted to seek fame and fortune in New York? — opens the season, followed by J.B. Priestley's compelling mystery, An Inspector Calls, and Bernard Shaw's enduring story of the ultimate test of a mother-daughter relationship, Mrs Warren's Profession. In the Court House Theatre, experience the celebrated contemporary musical A Little Night Music by Stephen Sondheim. In the jewel-box setting of the Royal George Theatre is Lillian Hellman's gleefully gothic drama, The Little Foxes, and British playwright Terence Rattigan's homage to a lost generation, After the Dance. And that is only a few of the choices!
There's more of course … exciting day and overnight theatre getaways, insightful backstage tours, creative workshops, and whatever you choose, you can expect a memorable theatre experience. Come to the Shaw for great theatre and stay for all that Niagara has to offer.
Performances run Tuesday to Sunday, April 1 to November 2. For tickets, call
1-800-511-7429 or visit www.shawfest.com.
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Summertime Festivals
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Niagara Wine Auction: June 13-15
Throughout this incredible three-day event, guests will have the opportunity to mingle with winemakers; mix with celebrities; chat with sommeliers; sip, sample and savour a variety of the finest Ontario VQA wines; enjoy exquisite food prepared by local, regional and celebrity chefs; bid on priceless wine packages, merchandise and getaways; and dance the night away at the Gala Dinner and Dance. For more information or to order tickets, visit www.niagarawineauction.com.
Niagara New Vintage Festival: June 14-22
The Niagara New Vintage Festival is a wonderful way to experience the bounty growing in your own backyard. Enjoy internationally acclaimed wines, fresh produce, and a culinary experience unique to Ontario.
- New Vintage Grille - Saturday, June 21
- Niagara New Vintage Discovery Pass - June 14, 15, 21 and 22 - Your passport to two weekends of wine and culinary adventures at local wineries across Niagara. Discovery Pass holders can enjoy six experiences per passport at participating wineries. Each passport allows you to pick your favourite food and wine experiences at our partner wineries over the two weekends of the festival.
For more information, visit www.niagaranewvintagefestival.com.
Ontario Wine Week: June 15-21
Ontario Wine Week was officially declared by the provincial government in June 2005 as an annual celebration recognizing the innovative spirit, quality and commercial importance of the wine industry in our province. Ontario Wine Week literally "raises a glass" in thanks for the quality, flavours, variety and appealing wine produced right in our very own backyard. Visit the Calendar of Events for celebrations in wine country.
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VQA at the LCBO
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Riesling - Ontario's Signature Varietal
Visit your local LCBO between June 23 and July 20 to find the perfect Riesling.
These versatile wines are great for summer and very food friendly.
Try Something New!
Pick up one of the LCBO Superstar Wines of the Month at your local LCBO.
- EastDell Rose VQA
- Château des Charmes Chardonnay VQA
Click here to find your local LCBO store.
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