Winery Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch on the Patio
Hillier Creek Estates, located in the Prince-Edward County. A personal tour of the vineyards and wine making facility, followed by a wine tasting and lunch on the patio. 25$ per person and they ask that we book at least 3 days ahead.
http://www.hilliercreekestates.com/
Distance from Ottawa to Hillier, Ontario: 314 km (4 hrs)
Other information:
Prince Edward County is Ontario's newest wine region. The growing season is as long as the Niagara Region, but the winters are colder. Vineyards are next to Lake Ontario, which has a moderating effect on the air temperatures. In 2010, 30 wineries will be open.
Maps of the different wineries of the region:
http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=109673374404258423204. 000472da4fa54e8772127&ll=44.040219,-77.199554&spn=0.528144,0.85968&z=10
Draft Itinerary:
6:00 Breakfast at Perkins Restaurant, 1130 St-Laurent Blvd, Ottawa
7:00 Departure for Hillier
11:00 Arrival
12:00 Lunch at the winery
13:00 Winery tour and surrounding area
17:00 Dinner at a local restaurant
18:00 Return to Ottawa
If anyone interested to join me, please let me know.