Wine Events in the Prairies and Atlantic Canada

We asked our followers on Twitter to tell us about what's coming up in wine in the Prairies and Atlantic Canada.

There are many fun wine events on the horizon — start planning your spring/summer social calendar now.

And if you have a great dinner, festival or event that you think should be highlighted, send it our way. We'll be doing another event roundup soon.

Winnipeg Wine Festival

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2011, the Winnipeg Wine Festival runs from May 1 to 7. The festival offers public tastings, ancillary events and a gala dinner. Visit winnipegwinefestival.com for information and tickets.

Peter Franus Wine Dinner

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

On Saturday, May 28, join Napa Valley's Peter and Deanne Franus for a four-course meal paired with Franus wines at the University of Saskatchewan's Faculty Club. Visit the University of Saskatchewan Faculty Club website for more information and to purchase tickets.

Wine Fest

Gander, Newfoundland

Wine Fest is a two-day wine tasting event from April 29 to 30. Participants will have the opportunity to taste over 150 different wines. For tickets and information, visit nfliquor.com/events/winefestgander.asp.

Wines for Wishes

White Point, Nova Scotia

Wines for Wishes will be held on Saturday, May 7 and benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation of the Atlantic Provinces. The day includes sommelier tasting sessions and a four-course dinner. An accommodation package is available. For more information, visit the White Point Beach Resort website and call 1-800-565-5068 to make a reservation.

Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers, Atlantic Chapter Annual General Meeting Gala Dinner

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Open to non-members for a small premium, the gala dinner wraps up the Annual General Meeting of the Atlantic chapter on April 23. The four-course dinner will feature Italian wines, including Tignanello. For tickets and information, visit atlanticsommeliers.ca.

Festivin du Caraquet

Acadian Peninsula, New Brunswick

This eight-day festival will run from May 28 to June 4 and feature seminars and tastings. Visit festivin.ca/indexang.cfm for more information and tickets.

PEI Savour Food and Wine

Charlottetown, PEI

On May 26, sip wine and sample food from PEI's best chefs at the province's largest wine show. Tickets can be purchased for the day and as part of a package with tickets to the PEI Wine Festival on May 27 and 28. For information and tickets, visit pe.edining.ca/savour.asp.

Photo: Jim Manning