Suggested visit
Day 1
Icewine Village on Queen Street
Day 2
Discovery Pass winery crawl
Day 3
Vineyard brunch · falls after dark
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Niagara Icewine Festival
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario Three weekends in January
Wine country's coldest, sweetest celebration — icewine flights in the vineyards.
Type
Food & Drink
Family Friendly
Yes
Setting
Both
About This Event
The story of Niagara Icewine Festival
Wine country's coldest, sweetest celebration — icewine flights in the vineyards.
Three weekends of icewine tastings, ice-bar cocktails, and gourmet vineyard pairings across 30+ Niagara wineries, culminating in the illuminated Icewine Village on Queen Street.
Why travelers love it
Reasons to go
What makes Niagara Icewine Festival unforgettable.
01
30+ winery pass tastings
02
Ice-bar cocktails
03
Chef pairings
04
Winter vineyard tours
Best areas to stay
Where to stay
Curated accommodations across price tiers and neighbourhoods.
- Prince of Wales Hotel
- 124 on Queen
Explore beyond the event
Things to do nearby
Make Niagara-on-the-Lake the start of a wider Canadian adventure.
- Niagara Falls
- Shaw Festival Theatre
- Fort George
Make the most of your visit
Suggested itineraries
Plans for every length of stay — from a single day to an extended adventure.
Know before you go
Local insider tips
Editorial advice from on-the-ground travelers.
Weather
Pack for the season and check the forecast the week of.
Transit
Use public transportation where possible — venues fill quickly with festival traffic.
Arrive early
Marquee events draw crowds — give yourself 60 minutes of buffer.
Cash
A small amount of cash speeds up small-vendor and food lines.
Photography
The hour before sunset gives the best festival light.
Photo gallery
A visual taste
A glimpse of Niagara Icewine Festival and the surrounding destination.
Editorial photography curated by The Canadian Explorer.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Nearby
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Parks, campgrounds and road trips within reach of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
National Parks nearby
Provincial Parks nearby
Camp nearby
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Related destinations
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