Niagara College Teaching Winery, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Facts and practical information
The Niagara College Teaching Winery, Canada's first commercial teaching winery, is located at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus of Niagara College within the Niagara Region of Ontario. Situated in the heart of Niagara wine country, the NCT is the centre for applied wine education for the Canadian wine industry. Officially opened in November 2002, the winery began production in 2001. With three on-site teaching and research vineyards, Winery and Viticulture students are taught the day-to-day responsibilities and inner workings of a winery, from planting grapes to selling wine. Students form teams dedicated to making a specific variety of wine. The Wine Business Management program provides students expertise in the business, retail, marketing and export aspects of the growing wine industry. The facility operates strictly on a non-profit, cost recovery basis with all revenue from sales re-invested into the winery program. ()
Niagara College Teaching Winery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Outlet Collection at Niagara, Royal Niagara Golf Club, Merritton Tunnel, Screaming Tunnel.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How to get to Niagara College Teaching Winery by public transport?
Bus
- Niagara College, Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus • Lines: 12 (4 min walk)