ST. CATHARINES WINERY FIELD GUIDE
Dare to drink different: a brisk, private 3‑hour tasting through Niagara’s craft beer, cider and spirits scene
A focused half‑day private charter from St. Catharines that pairs local craft beer, cider and spirits with curated bites—this guide explains what to expect and how to plan.
Dare to drink different: a brisk, private 3‑hour tasting through Niagara’s craft beer, cider and spirits scene.
Settle into a private vehicle and spend three hours sampling craft beer, cider and spirits amid the easy charm of the Niagara region. The Half Day Craft Beer, Cider & Spirits Tour blends guided tastings with thoughtful pairings and the convivial pace of a private charter, delivering a compact but memorable local tasting experience.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Curated tastings and pairings
Across a focused three‑hour run, expect guided samples of craft beer, cider and spirits matched with small bites designed to sharpen each pour—an intentionally compact tasting format that emphasizes quality over quantity.
Private charters for any group size
The tour is offered as a private charter, accommodating solo pairs up through large groups, so you travel and taste with your chosen party rather than a mixed group.
Adults‑only experience
This is an adults‑only tasting: participants must be at least 19 years old to take part, and pricing begins from a stated per‑person starting rate.
What the day feels like
What the three hours feel like
The tour moves at a deliberate, convivial pace: a private vehicle collects your group in St. Catharines, you visit a sequence of local tasting venues for short, curated samples and pairings, and the charter returns you after three hours of tasting and conversation—an efficient way to sample Niagara’s small‑scale breweries, cideries and distillers.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring valid government‑issued photo ID to confirm you are at least 19 years old; no special equipment is required for this three‑hour touring tasting.
The experience is a three‑hour private charter, planned to fit into a half‑day schedule.
Private charters are available across a range of vehicle sizes to suit parties from two up to larger groups; pricing varies by vehicle and group size.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour runs for three hours.
What is the minimum age to participate?
Participants must be at least 19 years old.
Who operates the tour?
The experience is run by Niagara Private Wine Excursions.
How much does it cost?
Pricing starts at $225 per person for two passengers in an SUV, with multiple per‑person tiers and vehicle classes available.
Can large groups book this?
Yes—private charters are offered across a variety of vehicle options to accommodate everything from a couple up through large groups.