Nova Scotia’s Wineries and Distilleries Provide Compelling Reasons to Visit
Atlantic Canada’s Province of Nova Scotia is home to an abundance of vineyards and traditional Canadian distillieries, far rivalling America’s infamous Napa Valley.
As the popularity of vineyards and distilleries continues to grow, with wine bringing £9 million (CAD$15.4 million) to the Province in 2015, Nova Scotia has announced an investment of over £2 million (CAD$3.5 million) to grow its wine industry. The funding is part of £7.5 million (CAD$12 million) to be used across four years, through the Vineyard and Wineries Investment Program, and strengthens the Province’s recognition of the value the wine industry holds and will enable the number of vineyards to grow.
Located on the east coast of the country, and almost entirely surrounded by water, Nova Scotia is one of Canada’s oldest Provinces and famed for growing grapes and producing wine as far back as the 1600s. The temperate climate and rich soil conditions are favoured by many of the unique and distinctive grape varieties grown there, including L’Acadie Blanc, Seyval Blanc, Lucie Kuhlmann and Baco Noir, and the reason hundreds of people travel across the world to sample experience it for themselves. Thanks to the unique conditions, Nova Scotia launched its first wine appellation, Tidal Bay, in 2012 which pairs perfectly with the famous seafood of the Province.
Beyond the grapevines, both residents and visitors are also enjoying the taste of Nova Scotian rum as production is growing with the opening of the newest member of the distilling family, Halifax Distilling Company. In July this year, the independent distillery opened its doors in the capital, Halifax, and will build on the tradition of four generations, crafting a selection of fine blends including Gold Rum, Spiced Rum, Black Rum and White Rum.
These new developments mark an exciting time for the drinks industry and enhance the draw of the many established and exciting wineries and distilleries already open across the Province, many of which are featured on Nova Scotia’s Good Cheer Trail. This is the first trail of its kind in Canada, featuring 49 operators. Each offers visitors the chance to discover the rich taste of Nova Scotia while surrounded by the calming coastal waters of the North Atlanic Ocean.
For more information on Nova Scotia visit www.novascotia.com
For more information on the wine and distillery ventures across the Province visit:
www.novascotia.com/eat-drink/good-cheer-trail
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https://halifaxdistillingco.ca