Did you know there are over 10 wineries near Ottawa? Head to one of these scenic spots and enjoy tasting new wines and bring some home for a later date. Lots of wineries feature other things to do like vineyard tours, concerts, berry picking, or what about a vintage car museum!? Use this as a guide to enjoying a winery near Ottawa.
*Make sure you have a DD. Offer to buy them a bottle of wine for when you’re back home 😉
*Make sure to check in before going in case rules have changed for COVID
Kin Vineyards
25 minutes from Ottawa | Carp, ON
Kin Vineyards is one of my favourite Ottawa wineries. Stop by for a tasting or enjoy a glass on their patio. This year is extra exciting because they’ve teamed up with Joe’s Italian Kitchen to offer delicious Italian dishes and wood-fired pizza. A summer night here feels like a mini trip to Italy.
Tasting room hours:
- Thursday-Saturday 11am-8pm
Vignoble du Chelsea
28 minutes from Ottawa | Chelsea, QC
You’ll find this winery near Ottawa on a 43 acre farm in Chelsea. Head here for the winery in the summer and sugar bush in the colder months. They also host events like weddings here so you know it’s going to be a beautiful space. Join them for their picnic club this summer that pairs wine with a sandwich and salad.
Vignoble du Clos Baillie
28 minutes from Ottawa | Aylmer, QC
You’ll find this winery near Ottawa in Outaouais just minutes from Gatineau Park. They have a variety of red wines, white wines, cider and more! Tastings are an hour and 30 minutes and by appointment only. Make sure to book your tasting in advance here.
Domaine Perrault Winery
30 minutes from Ottawa | Navan, ON
You’ll find this winery near Ottawa in navan. They have multiple varieties of white and red wines. Enjoy it with one of their patio packages available. Packages must be booked at least 48 hours in advance. They range from a short presentation of the winery and vineyard with patio time and samples to more in-depth sommelier lead tastings.
Hours: Friday-Sunday 11am-5pm
Vignoble Clos Du Vully
35 minutes from Ottawa | Navan, ON
This winery near Ottawa is 15 minutes east of Orleans in Navan. Vignoble Clos Du Vully grows five varieties of grapes on the farm and also purchases grapes from two producers from Niagara-On-The-Lake.They have free tastings of their wine during business hours and it includes a tour of the winery.
Hours: Saturday-Sunday 11am-5pm
Les Vergers Villeneuve and Blueberry Farm
42 minutes from Ottawa | Saint-Pascal-Baylon, ON
Enjoy fruit wines at this winery near Ottawa. Les Vergers Villeneuves offers 13 varieties of fruit wine and 6 of them are sparkling. You can also pick blueberries at their farm. Their fruit wines are available for tasting and purchase in their Wine Boutique all year round. It’s located in the 165-year old ancestral Villeneuve home. Make sure to call ahead for a tasting.
Jabulani Vineyard & Winery
45 minutes from Ottawa | Richmond, ON
You’ll find this winery near Ottawa in Richmond. This spot is high on my list to visit. My sister has visited multiple times and loves it. Head here for a charcuterie and wine picnic.
Tastings: Available on Saturday and Sundays. Reservation times are 11:00am to 12:30pm, 1:00pm to 2:30pm, 3:00pm to 4:30pm. You can currently reserve up to 5 people online here. Reserve a spot by their orchard, pond or on the patio.
Smokie Ridge Vineyard
50 minutes from Ottawa, Mountain
You’ll find this family owned and operated winery in Ottawa’s backyard. There’s over 43 acres of vineyard at Smokie Ridge. Enjoy a glass of wine on their patio and stroll through their vineyard. They also have 10 picnic tables if you want to bring a bite to enjoy with your wine. Dogs are allowed too if they’re on a leash and picked up after. This vineyard got its name from the owner’s Father’s nickname, Smokie.
Hours: Saturday-Sunday 11am – 4pm
Green Gables Wines
50 minutes from Ottawa | Oxford Station, ON
This winery near Ottawa gets its name from its homestead that has a traditional Victorian farmhouse complete with green gables and white gingerbread trim. Call Green Gables Wines in advance to make a reservation.
Domaine de Pontiac Village
57 minutes from Ottawa | Quyon, QC
Enjoy a variety of reds, whites and roses at this winery near Ottawa. Taste their wines and explore their vineyard. Their facilities also include a boutique, picnic area and a museum of vintage cars. In the fall you have the opportunity to participate in the grape forest.
Hours:
- Friday: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
- Saturday/Sunday: 10 am-5pm
Stonehouse Vineyard
*Drop-ins currently not available for COVID
1 hour 6 minutes from Ottawa | Alexandria, ON
At this winery near Ottawa, you’ll find five beautiful acres of cold-climate grapes. Here are three ways you can enjoy their wine.
No advance notice needed:
- Tasting Room: 1oz samples for $2 each or 3 for $5
- Patio: 2oz for $3/each
They have multiple tours available but at least 48 hours notice is required. Choose from different tours that include a winery and vineyard tour and samples, paired with food (vegan option available) and more.
Vanleek Hill Winery
1 hour from Ottawa | Vanleek Hill, Ontario
Head to this winery near Ottawa and enjoy their wine and their trails.
Domaine Mont-Vézeau
1 hour, 7 minutes | Ripon, QC
This winery near Ottawa has a 9 acre vineyard has 9000 vines comprising a good number of red and white grape varieties. Not only can you enjoy a glass of wine here but they also have a strawberry and raspberry field’s where you can go berry picking.
Tastings start at $5 and include 4 tastings. You can view all available packages here.
- June 20-August 31: Monday to Sunday from 10am-5pm
- September 1-October 10: Wednesday to Saturday from 10am-5pm
Berry picking is available 7 days/week from 8am-3pm.
Stone Crop Acres Winery
1 hour 8 minutes | Morrisburg, ON
This family-owned winery near Ottawa produces small artisanal batches of wine. They’ll be opening their patio and grounds in July once renovations are complete. Head here for one of their concerts at the winery in collaboration with Harmony Concerts. Enjoy a glass of wine and take in the country views.
Little Red Wagon Winery
*Currently closed for COVID
1 hour 10 minutes | Shawville, ON
You’ll find this winery near Ottawa on a historical fruit farm from the 40’s, where today heritage blackberries and grapes still grow. They’ve added raspberries and table grapes fresh for picking, and over 5600 grapevines which we now turn into wine each autumn. They also offer a menu you can pair with your wine.
Potter Settlement Artisan Winery
2 hours 18 minutes | Tweed, ON
This winery is more than an hour away but I had the opportunity to visit this winery near Ottawa last fall and was blown away by the grounds as well as the stories behind each wine. Each wine has been carefully thought out and there’s a variety available. You can tell the owner of Potter Settlement, Sandor, is very passionate about the history and process of wine, and takes pride in the creation and quality of all their bottles. If it’s still available, make sure to try their Triple Rare Chardonnay and ask about the story behind it. I don’t want to spoil it but it involves a shipwreck at the bottom of Lake Superior.
Tours are $5.00 per person and availability is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
I visited when I was in town for a festival. You can find more things to do in the area on this blog post.
Interested in making your own wine?
Check out Vinbella Winery in Nepean or The Rideau Winery in Smith Falls. At The Rideau Winery you can even make it into a bottling party with your friends. If you bring two or more friends to do a batch each, they’ll produce fresh fruits, cheeses, crackers, and meats to make your bottling appointment event better.
Go On An Ottawa Wine Tour
La Vida Local is a great tour option for visiting multiple Ottawa wineries. They take care of the transportation so everyone can enjoy the tastings. They have multiple tours available taking you to different regions and wineries.
Check out my patio guide for more spots to enjoy a drink.
Interested in breweries? Check out this backroads, burgers and breweries itinerary.
Julia started Little Miss Ottawa as a way to explore her hometown as a traveller would. She’s always planning her next adventure, whether it’s local or abroad. You’ll find her exploring with her camera in hand. She hopes Little Miss Ottawa helps bring you on new and fun adventures. Happy exploring :)
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