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Itinerary · First visits & day trips

The Day Trip from Toronto

Three wineries on the Beamsville Bench, the closest wine country to the QEW: there by late morning, home before the rush.

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At a glance

Length
About 4 hours at the wineries, plus an hour each way
Stops
3 stops · about 8 km
People
Couples or a small group
Getting around
Car with a designated driver
Cost
About $80 a person in tours and tastings, light lunch extra
Season
Year-round; the Bruce Trail walk is best spring to fall
Booking
Book the vineyard stroll; the other two take walk-ins
Area
Beamsville, on the Bench

Days it works this week

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The route

  1. Start · Lincoln

    Thirty Bench Vineyards

    Start outside: a walk through the vineyard with a glass in hand, while the day is fresh.

    Do
    The Organic Vineyard Stroll: a guided hour through the organic and small-lot blocks with four wines along the way, $40 a guest plus tax.
    Book
    Book the stroll ahead. The seated tastings are the indoor option.
    Hours
    Every day, 11 AM–5 PMToday: open 11 AM–5 PM

    Winery page ›Call 905-563-1698

  2. About 5 min drive · 2 km

    Light lunch · Lincoln

    Fielding Estate Winery

    Just down the road: settle into the lounge with a flight and something to eat.

    Do
    A flight of three wines or ciders, $18, with light bites from the lounge menu, in the indoor Wine Lodge or the outdoor Vineyard Lounge (allow about 1.5 hours).
    Book
    Takes walk-ins; reservations recommended for the lounges.
    Hours
    Every day, 10:30am–5:30pmToday: open 10:30am–5:30pm

    Winery page ›Call 905-563-0668

  3. About 10 min drive · 6 km

    Finish · Lincoln

    Malivoire Wine Company

    Finish with a view of the Bench, and a short walk on the Bruce Trail before the drive home.

    Do
    Wine Tasting Experience: a guided flight of four in the wine theatre, $20, 25–30 minutes. Or a glass on the patio or in the vineyard.
    Book
    Takes walk-ins; booking recommended for the guided flight.
    Hours
    Every dayToday: open 10 am–6pm

    Winery page ›Call 905-563-9253

Good to know

On a weekday, aim to be back on the QEW by mid-afternoon to stay ahead of the rush into Toronto. The designated driver can still do the vineyard stroll and the Bruce Trail.

Plan B · If you would rather sit down for lunch

Vineland Estates, about 10 minutes east of Malivoire, has a restaurant. Check its lunch days on its page; it is closed for lunch some weekdays.

Getting there and back

From Toronto, take the QEW toward Niagara and exit at Beamsville; the wineries are a few minutes up the escarpment. About an hour without traffic.

Built from each winery's own published details, checked October 2026. Today's hours and the days above are read from their sites every night. Prices, hours and group policies change, so confirm with each winery when you book. Please plan a driver: you must be 19 or older to drink in Ontario. More itineraries