Top Canadian Wineries to Visit (and What to Wear)
From British Columbia to Nova Scotia, these Canadian wineries are worth visiting — here’s where and what to wear while you’re there.
While the Canadian wine scene is very much considered new world, there's no denying the quality and potential of our homegrown product. With world-class wineries and winemakers raising the bar, there's no limit to the potential of Canadian wine.
Between British Columbia's bold reds and aromatic whites, Ontario's elegant, mineral-driven Burgundian varietals, and Nova Scotia's cool, crisp whites and sparkling wines, there's so much to enjoy about Canadian wine from coast to coast.
As always, the best way to enjoy a wine is in its natural terroir — or tasting room, at least — at the wineries themselves. And depending on where you're headed, a wardrobe pairing is just as important as a food pairing. Here's what to wear to some of Canada's best wineries.
Perched above the shimmering waters of Okanagan Lake, Mission Hill Family Estate sits at the heart of one of Canada's most extraordinary wine-growing landscapes — a high desert valley where long, sun-drenched summers and cool nights produce wines of remarkable complexity. It's the terroir behind everything from crisp, elegant Chardonnays to Oculus, the estate's flagship Bordeaux-style blend and one of the most celebrated bottles in the country.
- Mission Hill in West Kelowna, B.C.
- Photos from @missionhillwinery on Instagram
The Okanagan in summer is warm, golden, and unhurried — dress accordingly. Think considered but effortless: the kind of man who looks well put together without appearing to have thought too hard about it.
- Lightweight shirt: A linen or linen-blend shirt in a soft neutral. Breathable enough for the afternoon heat, refined enough for the tasting room.
- Smart trousers: Tailored chinos or relaxed trousers in stone, tan, or warm white — easy tones that suit the valley light and pair with anything.
- Sophisticated footwear: A refined sneaker or leather loafer keeps things grounded without sacrificing polish, on gravel paths or terrace alike.
- Top layer: The evenings are the Okanagan's best-kept secret — temperatures drop beautifully after sunset — so keep an unstructured blazer or fine-knit layer on hand.
Tucked into the benchlands of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Stratus Vineyards built its reputation on the art of assemblage — blending 16 estate-grown grape varieties into wines of remarkable complexity. The flagship Stratus Red and Stratus White are mainstays on critic lists, consistently scoring between 92 and 95 points. The winery itself is as considered as the wines: a sleek, gravity-fed facility and the first in the world to achieve LEED certification.
- Stratus Vineyards in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
- Photos from @stratuswines on Instagram
Niagara in summer is lush, warm, and quietly elegant — dress with the same understated polish the region is known for.
- Collared shirt: A fine-knit polo or relaxed-fit cotton button-up. Easy in the heat, but sharp enough for a seated tasting.
- Smart trousers: Tailored chinos in a neutral tone that move effortlessly from vineyard walk to lunch table.
- Leather loafers: A leather loafer carries you from gravel path to terrace without missing a step.
- Top layer: A lightweight Merino sweater or unstructured blazer for the evening — once the lake breeze arrives, you'll want it.
Prince Edward County may be Ontario's ‘second’ wine region, but for those who know it, it's anything but secondary. Established in 1998, Closson Chase Vineyards was there at the beginning — settling in Hillier Township whose shallow, limestone-rich soils and cool, lake-tempered climate proved ideal for Burgundian-style varietals (think crisp, cool-climate chardonnay and elegant, ethereal pinot noir). Closson Chase practices high-density planting, low yields, and 100% French oak aging, producing new world mineral-driven complexity paired with old-world winemaking tradition.
- Closson Chase Vineyards in Prince Edward County, Ontario
- Photos from @clossonchasevineyards on Instagram
Prince Edward County in summer is rural and quietly charming — equal parts farm country and culinary destination. Dress with the same easy confidence the region inspires.
- Easy button-up: A linen or flannel shirt — light, breathable, and right at home in the County's laid-back setting.
- Favourite jeans: Well-fitted jeans or a relaxed trouser in an earthy neutral, ready for a gravel path or a long lunch.
- Casual kicks: A clean white sneaker or Chelsea boot works equally well on a vineyard path or a winery terrace.
- Top layer: A lightweight Merino sweater or unstructured navy blazer — the evening breeze off Lake Ontario makes it worth packing.
Nestled in the Gaspereau Valley of Nova Scotia, Benjamin Bridge has spent more than 25 years proving that the world's finest sparkling wines can be born of Canadian shores. The secret is terroir unlike anywhere else in the country — shaped by the Bay of Fundy, home to the highest tides in the world.
Those powerful tidal forces moderate temperatures throughout the valley's long growing season, preserving the vibrant natural acidity and delicate aromatics that define great traditional method sparkling wine. The result is a portfolio frequently compared to classic Champagne, anchored by the iconic Nova 7 — Nova Scotia's signature wine, lightly effervescent and alive with notes of mandarin and tropical fruit.
- Benjamin Bridge in Wolfville, N.S.
- Photos from @benjaminbridge on Instagram
Nova Scotia wine country is fresh, coastal, and unhurried — dress for the salty air and spectacular scenery.
- Easy button-up: A lightweight overshirt or relaxed linen shirt over a clean tee — the right balance of relaxed and considered.
- Elevated pants: Chinos in a cool neutral that suit the coastal setting and go anywhere the day takes you.
- Soft soles: An elevated sneaker or white-soled loafer that handles a vineyard path as easily as a tasting room.
- Top layer: A fine-knit layer is the smart move — maritime evenings arrive cool, and quickly.
Just like the perfect wine and food pairing, certain clothes are better suited to certain occasions, seasons, and personalities — and like a sommelier, there’s nobody better to look to for advice than a Style Advisor.
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