Discover. Sip. Learn. Repeat.

Taste, learn, and explore where craft, creativity, and community meet. Discover our award-winning wines, small-batch beers, and artisanal spirits—all created in collaboration with the next generation of makers.​

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Three exceptional experiences.
One inspiring destination.

At the Niagara College Wine Visitor + Education Centre, every sip tells a story of collaboration. From vine to glass, grain to growler, and still to sip, our guests explore the artistry behind Canada’s only teaching winery, brewery, and distillery—all located on the Niagara-on-the-Lake campus.

Winery

Elegant wines that balance tradition and innovation.

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Brewery

Classic and experimental beers crafted in small batches.

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Distillery

Thoughtfully distilled spirits that push creative boundaries.

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Sip and Explore.

Whether you’re sampling a curated flight, joining a guided tasting, or exploring with friends, our team will walk you through the flavours, aromas, and stories behind every pour.

Wine Flights

Four wines for $20,
featuring Balance and Dean’s List selections.

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Beer Flights

Four beers for $15
from our rotating taps of 101 series and student projects.

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Spirit Flights

Discover School Spirits and Spirits 101 releases with a flight of
three for $15.

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Go Behind the Scenes.

Step inside our production spaces and see learning in action. Our guided tours offer a unique glimpse into how professional faculty and students work together to create the beverages you love. Perfect for curious individuals, private groups, or industry enthusiasts.

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Take the Craft Home

Every purchase directly supports student learning and innovation. Shop on-site or online for award-winning wines, small-batch beers, and handcrafted spirits—all made with care on campus.

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We’re Easy to Find—and Even Easier to Love.

Located at Niagara College’s Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake, the Wine Visitor + Education Centre is your gateway to Canada’s craft beverage future. Enjoy complimentary parking, beautiful vineyard views, and access to products from our on-campus winery, brewery, and distillery.

Contact

General Contact
[email protected]
905-641-2252 x4070

Amanda Baldinelli, Hospitality Manager
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Brad Tandy, Events and Marketing Coordinator
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Beverage & Growler Club Inquiries
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Wine Visitor + Education Center
135 Taylor Rd
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0

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Hours

Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Experience. Learn. Enjoy.

Visit today and taste what makes Niagara College Teaching Winery, Brewery, and Distillery truly one-of-a-kind.

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Niagara College Programs

Teaching Winery

Founded in 2000, our Teaching Winery was the first of its kind in Canada. Located on 38 acres of college vineyards at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake, it’s the heart of our Winery and Viticulture Technician program.

Here, students get hands-on experience in winemaking, viticulture, and sales/marketing — learning by doing in a fully operational winery that produces award-winning wines year after year. Developed in direct consultation with the Ontario wine industry, the program ensures grads are job-ready and future-focused.

In 2008, we expanded our wine education portfolio with Canada’s first and only post-graduate certificate in Beverage Business Management — a fast-paced, immersive program designed for those looking to lead and grow in Canada’s wine, hospitality, and tourism sectors. Students gain access to on-site vineyards, a wine sensory lab, professional tasting rooms, and the Wine Visitor + Education Centre for real-time retail experience.

Teaching Brewery

Launched as Canada’s first Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Management program, our Teaching Brewery is a one-of-a-kind space where students brew, test, taste, and repeat — all under the guidance of award-winning brewmaster faculty.

This 1,500 sq. ft. facility includes a full-scale 1,000-litre brewing system, plus a one-keg pilot system for experimental batches and seasonal brews. Whether they’re developing small-batch recipes for food and beer pairings or mastering quality control and sensory analysis, students are prepared to lead in the fast-growing craft beer industry.

With its roots in science, business, and artistry, the brewery program is built to turn passionate brewers into confident professionals. And with an on-site hop yard and partnerships with local growers, students also learn to brew with terroir in mind.

Teaching Distillery

Canada’s first on-campus distillery opened in 2018 — and it’s already raising the bar. Our Artisan Distilling program is taught in a cutting-edge, 2,500 sq. ft. facility featuring five stills, four mash tuns, and ten fermenters, giving students a complete view of the distilling process from grain to glass.

With a competitive intake of just 20 students, this program offers in-depth training in fermentation, production, testing, analysis, and product development. Whether it’s vodka, gin, absinthe, or something experimental, every spirit is produced on-site and sold in limited quantities at the Wine Visitor + Education Centre.

It’s a rare opportunity to learn the science, artistry, and business of distilling — all in one place.