Annapolis Valley Wine Tour

Halifax Annapolis Valley Wine Tour (Nova Scotia, Gaspereau Winery, Falmouth)
Price: $96.00
Choose Options My Cruise Itinerary
Sorry, this excursion is not available for purchase.
Summary
Tour Details

Annapolis Valley Wine Tour

Annapolis Valley, a valley and region in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, is known for its farmlands and some of the best growing areas in Canada. This tour takes you on a trip to the heart of it all. At its widest point between North and South Mountains near Grand Pre are four wineries; you will visit two of them on this tour.

The first stop will be Falmouth, the summer hunting and fishing grounds for Canada's first people. In the 1600s, the French Acadians began to move into this area (which they called Pisiguit), and develop the fertile land that it is today. Having migrated from Port Royal, Nova Scotia, the Acadians were the first to settle in the area, around 1685. During Queen Anne's War, in response to the French Raid on Deerfield, Massachusetts, in the Raid on Pisiquid, a military officer named Benjamin Church burned the village to the ground and took prisoners to Boston. One of these prisoners was Acadian leader Noel Doiron.

Not far from the shores of the Avon River you will find - and tour - Sainte Famille Wines Ltd., a small family owned vineyard and winery located on an original Acadian village site known as La Paroisse Sainte-Famille De Pisiquit, which was settled around 1685. They are dedicated to the art of growing quality grapes and vinting them into elegant premium wines.

The tour continues to Gaspereau Winery, one of the younger wineries in the Annapolis Valley. This boutique winery showcases one of Nova Scotia's prettiest vineyards, which hugs the steep hillside overlooking the Gaspereau Valley. Opening its doors in 2004, this winery is winning accolades for its rich, full-bodied reds such as DeChaunac and Lucie Kuhlmann; and its flavorful whites such as L'Acadie Blanc, Seyval Blanc, New York Muscat and Riesling; as well as other premium estate-grown and limited-edition wines that reflect the care and passion of the owners.

Shore Excursion Size
Standard
Shore Excursion Type
Cultural, Scenic
Shore Excursion Duration
5 Hours
Activity Level
Easy
Shore Excursion Leaves From
Ship Pier
Food/Beverage Provided
Snack and Wine Tasting are included.
Dress
We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and sensible walking shoes.
Restrictions
Passenger must be at least 19 years or older for wine tastings. This tour is not handicap accessible.