The Top 15 Canada Cheese Tours

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

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

Spend about four hours visiting three Niagara wineries by minibus, with three or four tastings at each stop and a cheese pairing at one winery. Pickup is available from selected hotels on the Canadian side. Guides such as Chris, Dan, Joe, and Adrienne add local history, wine tips, and plenty of personality.

“They should try to book the experience with Dan. He was an excellent host/guide, helping us to learn about the history of the area and and the wineries we visited.”

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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 5 to 6 hours visiting four Niagara-on-the-Lake wineries, with tastings, bottled water, transportation, and a guide included. De Simone, Between the Lines, Château des Charmes, Caroline Cellars, Reif Estate, or Konzelmann may be selected. Guides such as Marko, John, Tony, and Zoran are known for adding local history and a friendly pace.

“Marco made the day enjoyable- he knew the area well. The selected wineries were very nice, relaxed atmosphere and nice wines to choose. Beautiful day experience! Small group of six also was nice. Thank you!!”

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3.JFarwell Sunset Wine and Cheese Yacht Sailing

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

Set out from Halifax’s waterfront for a 2.5-hour sunset sail with J Farwell Sailing Tours. You’ll taste four Nova Scotia wines, including Tidal Bay, with local charcuterie while the crew shares sailing tips, wine notes, and Halifax history. The route passes George’s Island, McNabs Island, and the Northwest Arm. Crews may include Ryan, Finn, Andrew, Ali, or other JFarwell staff.

“This was a wonderful sail through Halifax Harbor. Our captain, Ryan and first mate, Emerson, provided a fun, informative, and relaxing tour. The snacks and wine was great too! Overall, 5 stars out of 5 stars.”

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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’ll sample several wines with a private host while working through a generous cheese and charcuterie board. Hosts such as Paula, Elaine, Erica, and Jennifer have earned high praise for clear pairing advice. Plan on about 45 minutes, though the winery portion may run closer to an hour.

“Gord was a hoot and a lot of fun. Thanks Gord!!! The charcuterie board was a lot bigger and better then I thought it would be, we couldn’t even finish it.”

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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 wine country in a private vehicle with a guide such as Zoran, Tony, Paul, or Marko. Visit three wineries, taste VQA wines, stroll Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake, and add lunch or cheese and charcuterie at your own cost. Pickup is available in Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake.

“Cory was our tour guide and he is fabulous! So knowledgeable about the area and the nicest person you'll ever meet. Highly recommend!!!”

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

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

Spend six hours touring Niagara wine country with pickup from your hotel or Airbnb in Niagara Falls or Niagara-on-the-Lake. Taste wines at five wineries, sample icewine and whisky, share a cheese and charcuterie board, and enjoy chocolate. Guides such as Don, John, and Marco add local stories and keep the day moving.

“Stunning autumn day in Ontario. Five different wineries/distilleries - lots of variety for your wine or spirits. Lovely hosts at each location, willing to share and teach this wine newbie. Our driver host, Don Sexsmith, is a treasure! Extremely gregarious and entertaining while keeping us on schedule. So very glad he was driving - I may have been slightly impaired after that many tastings. The charcuterie board is beautiful and definitely needed to pace yourself. The chocolates are luscious with many flavor pairings and textures NOTE: Several bottles went home with us and there would have been many more if we could have gotten or shipped them over the Canada/USA…”

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7.Wine & Cheese Afternoon Wine Tours in NOTL

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 1 day · from $123

Spend about 4.25 hours visiting three Niagara-on-the-Lake wineries with an English-speaking guide such as Ted, Harvey, or Melissa. Taste 3 to 4 wines at each stop, learn how wine moves from crush to barrel, browse winery shops, and enjoy a listed cheeseboard and charcuterie pairing. Pickup and drop-off are included.

“We were happy with the wineries chosen for the tour and our guide Ted was very knowledgeable and friendly. It would have been nice if some cheese, bread etc. would have been included.”

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8.JFarwell Sunset Wine & Cheese Aboard the Reverie

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

Join J Farwell Sailing Tours for a private sunset sail aboard the Reverie in Halifax. Captain Tim and Karina have hosted memorable evenings around the harbour, McNabs and George’s islands, the Dingle, and the Northwest Arm. The catamaran carries up to six people, making this a relaxed choice for a small group celebrating together.

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9.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. Sample Ontario VQA wines, including sparkling, ice, red, white, rosé, and late-harvest styles, with a three-cheese pairing. Pickup is available from many Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake hotels.

“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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10.JFarwell Private Yacht Wine & Cheese Sunset Sail

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

Spend about two and a half hours aboard a private yacht with Nova Scotia wine, cheese, and charcuterie as Halifax’s skyline fades into sunset. The route follows the waterfront and reaches the Northwest Arm. Crews may include Finn, Paul, Ryan, or Caleigh, with sailing stories and local facts along the way.

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11.8 Hour Ontario Wine Tour with Cheese and Charcuterie

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

Spend about nine hours in Ontario wine country with private pickup from Niagara Falls or Niagara-on-the-Lake. Visit six wineries chosen from a long list, taste local wines, enjoy a cheese and charcuterie board, and get one hour to explore Niagara-on-the-Lake. Your driver-guide handles the road while you set the pace.

“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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12.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 with an English-speaking guide such as Chris or Rick. Taste three to four wines at each stop, including ice wine, and enjoy a wine and cheese pairing at one winery. Hotel pickup is available in Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.

“Rick was great. We were a party of 5, my two daughters, their husbands and myself. It was my daughter's 50th birthday so I rented a house in Niagara Falls and we were picked up and dropped off at the house. It was a bus, but we were the only ones in it. A limousine would have been nicer. I sent a list of small wineries to them, and they chose two of the ones on our list, Caroline Cellars and Between the Lines. We had the cheese pairing at Konzelmann Estate Winery which was lovely.”

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13.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 with round-trip transport, tasting flights, cheese, and bottled water included. You’ll tour Reif Estate Winery, taste with an educator at Between the Lines, visit Château des Charmes and Bella Terra Vineyards, and travel with a guide such as Kat, whose friendly local commentary adds context along the way.

“Spending time with our family at these wineries. The trip was fabulous from one site to the next. The wine and spirits were very tasty. Just an overall great time!”

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14.Halifax: Sunset Wine and Cheese Sailboat Cruise

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

Spend 2.5 hours sailing from Halifax 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 the wines, waterfront, and Northwest Arm.

“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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15.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 mini cocktails, local cheese with wine, and estate wines, then walk among the vines. The 3 p.m. departure suits an easy afternoon outing, with a maximum of 24 people.

“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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