The 14 Cheese Tours in Canada That Earn Their Price

1.Wine & Cheese Half Day Tour – Niagara On The Lake Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 475 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) Our pick

Spend four to five hours visiting three Niagara-on-the-Lake wineries with hotel pickup, tastings, bottled water, and a driver-guide. Expect three or four wines at each stop, including a chance to try ice wine and one cheese pairing. Guides such as Chris, Dan, Joe, and Adrienne have led recent tours, though wineries and guides can change.

“This is my second time doing this tour and I must say it keeps getting better and better. Dan was amazing guide and I’ll definitely do it again ☺️”

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2.Full-Day Group Wine Tour (with cheese and charcuterie) in Niagara-on-the-Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 349 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $153Top rated

Spend five to six hours visiting four Niagara-on-the-Lake wineries, with pickup, transport, tastings, and a small-group guide included. Stops may include De Simone, Between the Lines, Château des Charmes, Caroline Cellars, Reif Estate, or Konzelmann. Expect estate-grown wines, a cheese and charcuterie stop, and time in Olde Towne.

“Zoran was a wonderful guide! The vineyard selections were thoughtfully chosen and it was everything went smoothly.”

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3.JFarwell Sunset Wine and Cheese Yacht Sailing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $150

Spend 2.5 hours aboard the JFarwell sailboat with captains and crew such as Ryan, Finn, Andrew, and Ali. Taste four Nova Scotia wines, including Tidal Bay, with local charcuterie while sailing from Halifax Waterfront toward George’s Island, McNabs Island, and the Northwest Arm.

“I had an amazing time on this sailing trip.It was a georgous summer day with a spectacular sunset!Brendon,Maryam and Avery did a fantastic job in hosting the sailing tour.Brendon and Maryam explained very well the area and Avery did a great job in explaining all the diffrent wines which were served on the tour together with cheese and snacks.I highly recommend this tour to everyone who visits Halifax!Thanks for a great sailing experience!”

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4.Between the Lines Cheese and Charcuterie Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 142 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $33Best value

At Between the Lines Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake, you get a private wine tasting with cheese and charcuterie for about 45 minutes. Your host explains the wines, pairings, and winery story while you sample several pours. Hosts have included Paula, Elaine, Erica, Jennifer, and Mike. The picnic table is indoors.

“Our hostess was so soft spoken and very friendly. I feel she is an asset to your winery, Enjoyable for sure”

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5.Private Wine Tour in Niagara-on-the-Lake w/ cheese & charcuterie

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $235

Spend five hours touring Niagara-on-the-Lake with a private driver-guide such as Zoran, Tony, Paul, Marko, or Cory. Visit three wineries selected by availability, taste VQA wines, stroll Old Town, and add lunch or cheese and charcuterie at extra cost. Pickup is available in Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake.

“We had such a great time yesterday. We visited three wineries & walked a portion of Niagara-on-the-Lake. We so enjoyed conversing with Eric, our driver, as he showed us a wonderful time. We visited Between the Lines winery & Hinterbrook Winery. We enjoyed our time at these lovely locations & the wines. The highlight was #99 Wayne Gretzky Winery & Distillery. This was a great place & fun time. We also thoroughly enjoyed our time in Niagara-on-the-Lakes. We shopped & looked at many historic buildings.”

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6.Wine, Cheese, Chocolate 6 Hour Tasting Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $242

Spend about six hours visiting Niagara wineries with pickup from your hotel or Airbnb in Niagara Falls or Niagara-on-the-Lake. Taste more than 20 wines, including icewine, share a cheese and charcuterie board at Between the Lines, and enjoy chocolate samples. Guides such as Don, John, Marco, and Marko keep the day moving.

“It was a wonderful and fun experience Also we met a new friends joining our experience Which we all enjoyed together John our coach was excellent We all enjoyed it love to do it again Bernice Pete”

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7.JFarwell Sunset Wine & Cheese Aboard the Reverie

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Set sail from Halifax with Captain Tim and hostess Karina aboard the clean, spacious Reverie catamaran. This private two-hour sunset cruise follows the urban waterfront into the Northwest Arm, with views of islands, waterfront homes, and the skyline. Wine and cheese make it a relaxed choice for birthdays, couples, and small groups.

“Our birthday boat tour was incredible. Margaret took care of all our needs and provided us a wonderful experience and evening. Highly recommend !”

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8.Niagara-on-the-Lake Wine Aft Tour with Cheese from Niagara Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 22 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Spend about 3.5 hours visiting three cottage and boutique wineries near Niagara-on-the-Lake. Taste Ontario VQA wines, including sparkling and ice wine, and enjoy three local cheeses with crackers and preserves. Hotel pickup is offered, and groups are limited to six. Guides may include Tracy, Gabriela, John, or Paul.

“We had a wonderful experience with amazing people Gabriellla our host was incredible She was very knowledgeable and accommodating with us”

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9.JFarwell Private Yacht Wine & Cheese Sunset Sail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $149

Set out from 1599 Lower Water Street for a 2.5-hour private yacht sail along Halifax’s waterfront and into the Northwest Arm. You’ll taste Nova Scotia wines, enjoy cheese and charcuterie, and watch the skyline change in the evening light. Crew members such as Finn, Ryan, Paul, and Caleigh have been praised for sailing skill, local stories, and friendly service.

“We had a wonderful cruise. Enjoyed the small group we were with.”

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10.8 Hour Ontario Wine Tour with Cheese and Charcuterie

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $262

Spend about nine hours with your own group and a driver-guide visiting six Ontario wineries selected from a long list. Taste local wines, enjoy a cheese and charcuterie board, and use an hour to explore Niagara-on-the-Lake. Marco is one guide named in the feedback, and pickup is available in Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake.

“Marco was amazing. He told us much about the area, the vineyards and wine. We had a great day!! We would recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys wine and loves to hear the various grapes that are used to make it.”

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11.Ontario: Afternoon Wine Tour and Cheese Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · 4 hours · from $115

Spend four hours visiting three Niagara-on-the-Lake wineries, tasting three to four wines at each stop, including ice wine, and enjoying a wine and cheese pairing. Hotel pickup is included from Niagara Falls or Niagara-on-the-Lake hotels. Guides such as Chris and Rick explain local wine, history, and production in English.

“Great group of people on our tour. Our guide went above and beyond. It was nice to try different wines and learn the processes of wine making.”

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12.THE CHEERS TOUR: Niagara-on-the-Lake Wine and Cheese Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $110

Spend about six hours visiting four Niagara-on-the-Lake wine venues by air-conditioned shuttle. Expect tastings at Reif Estate, Between the Lines, Chateau des Charmes, and Bella Terra, plus cheese, water, and guidance from drivers such as Kat. Stops may change with availability.

“Fabulous day!! Kat was an amazing tour guide. All the Wineries and the distillery had lots of tasters and were very informative. Great group of people were on our shuttle. So much fun!! We will definitely use Cheers again!! Made our Anniversary very special ❤️”

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13.Sunset Wine and Cheese Sailboat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2h 30m · from $118

Spend 2.5 hours aboard a sailboat with a hosted tasting of four Nova Scotia wines and a local cheese board. You can help hoist the sails, assist with tacks, or take the helm while guides such as Finn, Emerson, Ali, and Derek share stories about local wine and Halifax’s waterfront. The cruise ends with sunset near Dingle Tower.

“This event was truly excellent. The boat was spotless and comfortable, our skipper Finn and host Emerson were very knowledgeable and fun. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this event to others. Well worth the money!”

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14.Niagara-on-the-Lake Late Afternoon Wine, Cheese and Spirits Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $96

Spend four hours in Niagara-on-the-Lake with Cheers Transportation, visiting Limited Distillery, Between the Lines Winery, and Reif Estate Winery. Taste small-batch cocktails, local cheese with wine, and estate wines, plus a vineyard walk. The air-conditioned vehicle carries up to 24 people and returns to the meeting point.

“The bus was clean and comfortable, the driver was friendly and the tour was fun. Great way to visit and experience wineries in beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake.”

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