EMBRACE WINTER AT BENJAMIN BRIDGE

VISIT OUR WINERY | GUIDED TASTINGS | SPECIAL EVENTS

Experience winter and its beauty in the Gaspereau Valley. Our year-round winery is open during the brilliant, colder months with activities for all. Families with children of all ages are most welcome!

VISIT US NEXT SEASON

Winter Wonderland - November 15th

Riverside Tour - December 1st

Rink - Weather dependent

GET OUTSIDE

VINEYARD ADVENTURES: RIVERSIDE FIRE + WINE TASTING

Escape into the vineyard on a journey through walking trails until you reach our scenic river landing, a private area only for our guests of this experience. While cosying up around a fire, enjoy one rare wine from the Benjamin Bridge cellar with your dedicated host. We’ll talk about the vineyard, its life cycle, and Nova Scotia’s unique terroir, all while taking in the view of the rushing Gaspereau River. 


FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

COMMUNITY RINK

Enjoy a one-hour session on our winery’s natural outdoor rink. This year, 50% of every rink entry fee will go directly to supporting food security in our province through a donation to Feed Nova Scotia.


JOIN US FOR A GLASS

Enjoy a selection of our wines, alcohol-free options and warm winter drinks in our winery’s barrel cellar, no reservation required. While we don’t have a restaurant on-site, snack on our new housemade creamy cashew queso dip while you sip.

EXPLORE THE LAND

NATURE TRAILS

We welcome you to explore 2.5km of marked nature trails through our expansive vineyard on snowshoe or by foot during our open hours.

When: December to March
Cost: Free admission, no booking or reservation required. Please check in with our team at the winery ahead of using the trails. We have snowshoes available for rental on a limited basis.


MAKE MEMORIES

TASTING EXPERIENCES AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND

A guided tasting at Benjamin Bridge is the perfect casual, yet celebratory, activity to enjoy when reconnecting with family and friends this winter season.


EXPLORE OUR TASTINGS
Terroir Tasting

Terroir Tasting

$70.00
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Guided by your dedicated host, tap into the heart of our unique sparkling wine program on this private Benjamin Bridge tasting experience.   

Experience highlights:

  • Dive deep into five of our top sparkling wines including our highly sought-after Brut Reserve.

  • Each wine is paired perfectly with locally sourced charcuterie, cheese and preserves from our gardens, as well as honey from our bees.

  • Learn about our distinct winemaking process and the story of Benjamin Bridge.

  • Visit our barrel room and stroll in our vineyard where you’ll connect to our philosophies on farming and biodiversity and the benefits of our unique Gaspereau Valley climate.

This 90-minute, memorable experience is perfect for those who want to explore an in-depth taste of Benjamin Bridge.  

Available year-round for up to eight guests. For larger groups, please contact our hospitality team for assistance at visit@benjaminbridge.com. The Terroir Tasting may be booked or cancelled up to 48 hours in advance year-round; we will provide a full refund for cancellations in this window.

Classic Tasting

Classic Tasting

$17.00
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An introduction to our most well-loved wines: their back story, production methods, and a bit about our history as a farm winery. Three wines, 30 minutes. 

Our small bites are now available as an add-on to your Classic Tasting:  the perfect amount for 2 people to share, each plate includes two seasonally inspired dips with crisps and fresh garden crudités. Select your add-on at the next step, or click here!  Please notify us of any allergies as our rotating seasonal dips may include dairy, eggs, or nuts. For additional assistance, please email us.

Archive Tasting | Group of up to 8 guests

Archive Tasting | Group of up to 8 guests

$1,500.00
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Unlock rare wines from our cellar before a thoughtful farm-to-table lunch during this unique, guided tasting experience at Nova Scotia’s sparkling wine house.

Experience Highlights:

  • Hosted by our senior wine professionals, delve deep into our traditional methods of sparkling wine.

  • Sip five of our rare, sought-after sparklings in our private tasting room and visit our barrel cellar to learn the role of the aging process in the creation of our wines.

  • Stroll through our vineyards and discover the pillars of our essential farming practices and how we thrive in the unique Gaspereau climate.

  • Savour a seasonally inspired, chef prepared three-course lunch infused with fresh elements from our gardens.

2023 dates:
Saturday, April 22nd (sold out)
Saturday, May 13th
Saturday, June 24th
Friday, July 7th
Saturday, July 8th
Friday, August 18th
Friday, October 6th

This unparalleled, 2.5-hour experience is ideal for those looking to engage with our wines on a deeper level, accompanied by a taste of our locally focused culinary program. 

Available year-round for up to 8 people. Please contact us for inquires outside of the above dates. If you have any questions, please contact our hospitality team for assistance at visit@benjaminbridge.com.

The Archive Tasting is available throughout the year. We kindly request that you please book at least two weeks in advance to ensure we have a host available. We will provide a full refund for cancellations received one week prior to booking. Your party will not be combined with other groups.

The Archive Tasting is $1500 per group and accommodates up to 8 guests, but can also be booked for just one or two people looking for a private experience.

 

Winemaker Tasting | Group of up to 8 guests

Winemaker Tasting | Group of up to 8 guests

$2,500.00
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An unforgettable tasting experience with our greatest host, head winemaker, Jean-Benoit Deslauriers. Guests will leave a member of the Benjamin Bridge family, with an insider’s understanding of our winemaking philosophy as you delve into unique and stand-out wines from the past, present, and future. Five exemplary wines handpicked by Jean-Benoit, 3-hours of unmatched winemaking conversation, and a perfectly paired four courses by our talented in-house chef. Pricing is per group, of up to eight people. Reach out to us ahead of purchasing with your preferred date at visit@benjaminbridge.com.

The Winemaker Tasting is available throughout the year, subject to winemaker availability. We kindly request that you please book at least two weeks in advance to ensure we have a host available. We will provide a full refund for cancellations received one week prior to booking. Your party will not be combined with other groups.

The Winemaker Tasting is $2,500 per group and accommodates up to 8 guests, but can also be booked for just one or two people looking for a private experience.