Not many Niagara vintages make it to Quebec, so we head west to
Niagara-on-the-Lake. This twee town on the banks of Lake Ontario is
steeped in history and swimming in wine.
sleep
Set in a former cannery the cozy Pillar
and Post is the perfect wine-country hideaway with exposed brick
walls, giant skylights and terracotta floors. The summer Duos Package
includes overnight stay, bottle of local wine, chocolate-dipped
strawberries, vineyard tasting, tours and breakfast (from $120/pp until
August 31). Pillar and Post, 48 John St. W., 905-468-2123, www.vintage-hotels.com/pillarandpost
sip and swirl
Try a flight of wines at
herbicide-free Lailey
Vineyard. We loved the citrusy 2008 Riesling, while the Queen
herself sipped glasses of 2007 Canadian Oak Pinot Noir ($35/bottle). If
its good enough for Her Majesty, its good enough for us. Lailey
Vineyard, 15940 Niagara Parkway, 905-468-0503, www.laileyvineyard.com
spa
Too many sips of Cab Franc? Book in for a
refreshing Bamboo and Wine Scrub ($85) at the Pillar and Posts 13,000
square foot 100
Fountain Spa. After your skin has been soothed and smoothed with
locally harvested grape seeds, take a dip in the outdoor hot springs and
dream of wineries yet to be conquered. 100 Fountain Spa, Pillar and
Post, 48 John St. W., 1-888-669-5566, www.vintage-hotels.com/pillarandpost/spa.htm
do
Stop and smell the flowers at a Neob
Lavender Boutique. Take a tour of the fields and see how they
distill Rose Geranium, Lemongrass, French and English Lavenders into
sweet smelling essential oils ($5.50), pillow sprays and shampoo ($15).
758 Niagara Stone Rd., 905-682-0171, www.neobboutique.com
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