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Niagara Grape & Wine Festival — a 3-day weekend in Niagara
September. St. Catharines, Canada.
The weekend, day by day
- Day 1
Arrive in St. Catharines
Land at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.
- Day 2
Niagara Grape & Wine Festival
Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Pace yourself across the tastings and break for a long lunch mid-afternoon.
- Day 3
Wine country day in Niagara
Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch before heading home.
Where to stay
- Hotels in St. Catharines
Live availability around the festival dates. Festival hotels book out 6+ months ahead, so check early.
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Practical
- Nearest airport
- Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
- Tickets
- Buy festival tickets
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