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Welcome to the Wine Visitor + Education Centre

The Wine Visitor + Education Centre celebrates the Ontario and Canadian grape and wine industry through informative displays, tours, and an information centre to assist visitors in their exploration of wines and wine country.

Nestled in the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake, our Wine Visitor + Education Centre is more than just a destination—it's a celebration of Canadian wine and the vibrant community behind it.

What We Offer

• Interactive Displays & Tours: Dive into the world of Ontario and Canadian wines through engaging exhibits and guided tours.
• Wine Education: Whether you're a novice or a connoisseur, our centre provides insights into the art and science of winemaking.
• Wine Tastings: Sample a curated selection of our award-winning wines, crafted by the next generation of winemakers.

A Living Laboratory

As Canada's first commercial teaching winery, our centre serves as a dynamic classroom for students in wine, culinary, and tourism programs. From grape crush to bottle, students gain hands-on experience in every aspect of winemaking. All proceeds from wine sales support student learning, ensuring the future of the industry is in capable hands.

Our Facilities

• State-of-the-Art Winery: Equipped with modern winemaking tools and technology, our winery produces high-quality wines that reflect the terroir of the Niagara region.
• On-Site Retail Store: Take home a bottle (or two) of our student-crafted wines, available exclusively at our centre.
• Teaching Vineyards: Explore our 38-acre vineyard, where students learn the nuances of viticulture and sustainable farming practices.

Why Visit?

Whether you're here to learn, taste, or simply enjoy the beauty of Niagara's wine country, the Wine Visitor + Education Centre offers a unique experience that blends education with enjoyment. Join us in celebrating the rich heritage and future of Canadian wine.

As a gateway for the Niagara wine region, the Wine Visitor + Education Centre celebrates the Ontario and Canadian grape and wine industry through informative displays, tours, and an information centre to assist visitors in their exploration of wines and wine country.

Niagara College’s Wine Visitor + Education Centre (WVEC), a $3.6 million facility set in the College’s teaching vineyards, is a unique state-of-the-art industry centre that showcases Canadian wine, housing wine tourism information services, the Niagara College Teaching Winery, and academic and wine industry programming.

The operations of the Niagara College Teaching Winery, Canada’s first commercial teaching winery, are also housed in the Wine Visitor + Education Centre acting as a living laboratory for Niagara College’s wine, culinary, and tourism students. The winery has been designed to highlight the full range of production winemaking equipment and techniques for the making of student wines, and includes facilities and learning opportunities that range from the grape crush to selling the finished product in the Teaching Winery’s on-site retail store. The skilled Niagara College graduates will be in high demand in the wine, culinary, and hospitality and tourism industries in Niagara, across Canada, and throughout the world.