Niagara Glen & Winery
sunday october 20
Niagara Region Adventure: Nature to Wine
Join us for an exciting day exploring the stunning Ball’s Falls Conservation Area, followed by a private tour at a nearby winery! Nestled in the Niagara, Ball’s Falls is a natural and historical gem featuring two spectacular waterfalls and over 200 acres of preserved nature. Hike through its scenic trails surrounded by Carolinian forests and diverse flora and fauna, including wildflowers, migratory birds, and local wildlife. The park is rich in history, with remnants of a 19th-century hamlet, offering a glimpse into the early settlement life in the Niagara Region.
After the hike in Ball’s Falls, we will take a short commute to a nearby winery for a private 45-minute tour that dives deep into the lifecycle of wine, from vine to bottle. Led by a winery expert, you’ll explore the vineyard and learn about sustainable farming practices, followed by a visit to the state-of-the-art five-level gravity-flow production facility and the barrel cellar. During the tour, you’ll have the chance to sample three of their signature wines and discover the secrets behind their international success. This exclusive tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at winemaking and provides a truly immersive experience that will delight both nature lovers and wine enthusiasts alike!
THIS ACTIVEDAYS TRIP IS ORGANIZED BY THE ACTIVEDAYS COMMUNITY. SEE ALL ACTIVEDAYS TRIPS AND JOIN US VIA OUR FACEBOOK GROUP!
DAY SCHEDULE
9:00 am - Pick-up at 34 Asquith Ave, near Yonge and Bloor Subway
10:30 am - Arrival at Ball`s Falls, washroom break
10:30 - 12:00 pm - Group Hike
12 - 12:30 - Lunchn break trailside
2:00 pm- Depart the park to drive to the Winery
2:10 - Arrival to the winery
2:30- 3:15 pm - Tour of the winery (tour and tasting of 3 wines are included in your ticket)
3:15 - 4:15 pm - Exploration of the property & store
4:15pm - Return to Toronto
WHAT TO BRING
LUNCH! and snacks. Please make sure to bring something that you can eat on the side of the trail.
Water (at least 1.5L)
Medications
Weather-appropriate clothing- Please keep an eye on the weather and be prepared for a chilly or rainy day, or both!
Camera
Supportive hiking shoes or boots
Rain gear
Whatever else you need to have fun on the trail :)
WHAT TO EXPECT WITH ACTIVEDAYS
To us, facilitating this event is about creating an environment that you can engage with in your own way. This is your experience and everyone has their own relationship with the outdoors and their bodies. We want to meet you where you are at — you can take part in the hike, or wander off on your own adventure.
Active Days is also a community. This is an inclusive space to meet new people, share stories and have fun! To us, there is no better place to get to know someone than the outdoors. We all share a desire to get out, explore and move.
ALL ACTIVEDAYS PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A WAIVER. WE WILL BRING PRINTED COPIES OF THE WAIVER TO SIGN ON THE BUS. YOU CAN FIND A DIGITAL COPY OF A SAMPLE WAIVER HERE
Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the event organisers full rights to use the images resulting from the photography/video filming, and any reproductions or adaptations of the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes to help achieve the group’s aims. This might include (but is not limited to), the right to use them in their printed and online publicity, social media, press releases and funding applications. If you do not wish to be photographed please inform an event organiser.