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Since 1995, the Niagara region has been transformed into a wintry wonderland each January celebrating Canada's most cherished products, Ontario Icewine.

From Gala evenings, ornate ice bars and Icewine Classic Weekends, to roasting chestnuts, frozen art exhibits and winter tours along Niagara's famed wine route, the 12th edition of the Niagara Icewine Festival offers plenty for every taste. It runs from Friday, January 19^th to Sunday, January 28^th.

The awesome wonder of Niagara Falls awaits. You'll find the most prestigious Wineries, welcoming Places to Stay, fun Things to Do, magnificent Places to Eat.

This event series offers programs from black tie dinners, educational wine and food seminars, to outdoor Icewine tastings. The Icewine Classic offers discerning guests an exclusive compelling Niagara Icewine experience that includes five-star accommodation, one-on-one interaction with winemakers, international chefs and artist Gordon Halloran.

Their opening act is the annual Xerox “Images of Winter” Gala Evening and Silent Auction. Situated in the Penthouse Dining Room of the Sheraton on the Falls Hotel, in Niagara Falls, Ontario, over 30 Ontario wineries will present over 100 award winning Icewines, making it Canada’s largest public Icewine tasting. Placed conspicuously between the wineries, a dozen food stations offer the finest in Canadian cuisine. With the breathtaking view of the partially frozen Niagara Falls as its backdrop, it’s no wonder this is a winter event favourite. Click here for all of the details.

City of St. Catharines – Winterfest in the Square
Saturday, January 20^th – 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

The Out of the Cold fundraising event takes place in Market Square in Downtown St. Catherines. This indoor Icewine Festival event showcases Niagara wineries, cuisine and live entertainment. Admission is free and sample tickets can be purcvhased at the door. For more information, contact Jan Bechard – 905.688.5601 ext 1508. Or click here for all of the details.

Twenty Valley Icewine Bar – Jordan, Ontario
Saturday, January 20^th – Sunday, January 21^st from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Free Admission.

On each weekend of the Festival, an Icewine Bar will be constructed in two different major locations in Niagara. This 18 foot decorative block of ice will be the cornerstone of our outdoor Icewine activities which will include ice carving demonstrations. Niagara cuisine and entertainment as well as over 20 wineries pouring their highly acclaimed Icewines. On the first weekend, Main Street in Jordan welcomes the Icewine Bar, a quaint village nestled in West Niagara at the foot of the escarpment.

Icewine Discovery Pass – The Wine Route
Saturday, January 20^th to Sunday, January 28^th from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. daily.

Join the ten-day celebrations along Niagara's famous wine route with the Icewine Discovery Pass program featuring special tours, tastings and winery events focusing on the rarest and most treasured of Ontario's wines - Icewine.

The $30 Passports are good for complimentary and discounted events at more than 30 participating wineries. To view a complete listing of winery events click here.

Niagara Icewine Discovery Pass – Along the Wine Route
Saturday, January 20^th to Sunday, January 28^th from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. daily.

Join the ten-day celebrations along Niagara's famous wine route with the Niagara Icewine Festival Discovery Pass program featuring special tours, tastings and winery events focusing on the rarest and most treasured of Ontario's wines - Icewine.

The $30 Discovery Pass is good for complimentary and discounted events at more than 30 participating wineries.

As if that's not enough value, they include admission to the Gordan Halloran 'Paintings Below Zero' art exhibit, a complimentary etched Niagara Wine Festival ISO wine tasting glass and a sample of Ontario Icewine at each Ice Bar. Simply bring your Discovery Pass to the Festival booth at the Ice Bar in Jordan and Niagara-on-the-Lake for redemption.

For other Food and Wine Events in your area, do visit Natalie Maclean’s www.localwineevents.com . If you have not already signed up to receive her monthly wine newsletter, Nat’s Decants, you should. It is always filled with great wine and value priced ones too.

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