Challenging the World
From Sea to shinny Sea Canada extends more than 7,821 km (4,860 mi.) from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
From Island of Newflound to Vancouver Island on the West cost of British Columbia. A land know for it's harsh
winters and resource for people. Canada is a vast land with magnificent mountain ranges and large fresh water lakes.
In Canada numerous microclimates produced by the Mountain ranges and bodies of water have provide some of the world best areas for growing grapes Fertile soil ,little rain and warm sunny days resulting in Quality wines.
The early adventures into growing grapes in Canada was a difficult one. However perseverance has led to success By applying modern viticulture practices and proper selection of grape species, even Vinifera could indeed, be grown successfully thus stretching the once confined microclimate regions even farther. Quebec been an excellent example of this.
The most recognized areas for producing wines in Canada are southern Ontario around the Great Lakes most notably the Niagara Peninsula and the OKanagan Valley of British Columbia.
Canada's Wine Regions
NewfoundlandPrince Edward County
Niagara Peninsula
Lake Erie North Shore
Pelee Island
Toronto
Prince Edward County
The Islands
The Fraser Valley
Okanagan Valley ( North ) *
Okanagan Valley ( South ) *
Naramata **
Similkameen Valley
There is no official south Okanagan and north Okanagan regions. Wines of Canada does this to help you locate the wineries.
** Naramata is also not a official region . It is part of the Okanagan region.
To learn more bout the official wine regions of Canada please visit
Canadian Vintners Association website
You could say there five main factors required for producing fine wine.
Geographic position,soil type and conditions,weather (sun,rain,heat)
quality of the grapes and Vinification.