Four Can't-Miss Canadian Wine Events

How to indulge in your love for Canadian wine and food this summer.

Shakespeare in the Vineyard

July 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, Henry of Pelham Family Estate

Enjoy Shakespeare and wine while overlooking the vineyards at Henry of Pelham Family Estate. The wine and snack bar opens at 6 p.m. and the performance starts at 7 p.m. Call 905-688-5550 ext 325 for tickets.

The Summer Okanagan Wine Festival

July 8-16, Okanagan Valley, B.C.

With more than 30 events over 10 days, there is plenty to eat and drink at the Summer Okanagan Wine Festival. Tickets are sold individually for each event and can be purchased at thewinefestivals.com/summerfestival.htm.

Taste: Victoria's Festival of Food and Wine

July 21-24, Vancouver Island, B.C.

Taste more than 100 B.C. wines with local and seasonal cuisine, see how wines from Vancouver Island compare to wines from the rest of the world, drink B.C. bubbly at three-course brunch and much more at Victoria Taste. Tickets are sold individually for each event and can be purchased at victoriataste.com.

International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration

July 22-24, Niagara, Ontario

Forty-five chardonnay producers, 15 Canadian chefs and 700 guests will gather in Niagara to celebrate chardonnay. Guests will have the opportunity to attend wine tastings, seminars and social events with winemakers, wine critics and winery owners. Weekend passes are $595 per person and a limited number of single-day passes are available for $350 per person. Tickets for individual events start at $35 per person. Tickets can be purchased at coolchardonnay.org.