Opening May 16, 2025 Please click on banner for more details

Reopening Friday May 16, 2025. Guest Suite Bookings for Summer 2025 still available.

We will be opening the big barn doors for the regular season on Friday May 16, 2025. 

Operating hours are 11 am-6 pm daily until Canadian Thanksgiving. Reservations for tastings are not required but are recommended for groups larger than four, especially if a tour is desired. Tours will continue to be offered throughout the day as time allows. 

Prior to opening day, please feel free to reach out and if we are available we are happy to open for bottle sales. 

We look forward to welcoming everyone back this coming season. We have an exciting line up of wine, showcasing most of our favourites and some exciting new additions. 

Guest suite bookings are starting to fill up for the 2025 season, which runs mid June through to early September. Stays can be booked through our website which links to VRBO. 

Please refer to our FAQ  regarding our operations and services.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Curbside and In-Store Pick Up


    Curb-side and In-Store pickup is available. Located at 133 Chute Road, Bear River, N.S. There is no minimum for this option. Orders of 3 bottles or more can be placed online and we will contact you to arrange a time. Please contact the winery directly for smaller orders. 

    For questions or to place orders please contact the Winery:

     902-467-4156

     or email: 

    sales@bearrivervineyards.com

    Local Delivery

    Free delivery is available between Digby and Annapolis Royal.

    Delivery between Annapolis Royal and the Wolfville or surrounding Valley area can also be arranged with notice.

    Please contact the winery to confirm timing and pricing.

    Delivery day or week varies based on demand.

    Someone over the age of 19 must be home to receive the order. Please have ID available.

    We will contact you the day of delivery to give you a time window.

    We regret we are unable to leave orders without confirmation.

    Shipping

    We are pleased to be able to offer shipping throughout Canada.

    All orders are sent via Canada Post unless otherwise arranged.

    A 3 bottle minimum order applies.

    There is a flat rate, plus tax, of $20.00 within the Maritimes and $40.00 for the rest of the Canadian provinces, for orders of 3-12 bottles. Please contact winery directly for other quantities, or for delivery to the Territories.

    You will be sent a tracking number once your wine is on its way. Winery turn around time is usually within one business day.  Delivery time should be an additional 2-4 days however, Canada Post is not guaranteeing that at this time and longer wait times should be anticipated.

    In the event of a postal strike regular shipping will be suspended.

    Please contact the Winery should you wish to discuss alternative courier arrangements. Please note additional charges may apply.

    Tasting Experience and Fee

    Tasting selections will change based on our available wines. We offer 3 one ounce pours for $6.00. This is a guided experience with a winery team member in the tasting room.

    Tastings for less than 4 people do not typically need to be prebooked.

    If you wish to ensure a tour as part of your tasting please see the section on the tour and tasting experience.

    We also offer self guided flights that can be enjoyed outside in the vineyard. Flights are $16.00 and include your choice of four wines. Each wine is a 2 ounce pour.

    Tour and Tasting Experiences

    Tours are available on a first come first served basis during our regular hours of operation.

    They are $6.00 per person or can be added on for $4.00 to our tasting or flight options.

    During the busy summer season guests may wish to call or email in advance to reserve a time to ensure availability. Email reservations will be confirmed by the winery.

    We do encourage groups of 4 or more to prebook a tour and tasting.

    Reservations for a tour and tasting experience is $10.00 per person including tax. Designated drivers no charge.

    Please note: tours may be conducted with other guests. Should you wish a private experience please contact the winery for details.

    Private tours and tastings are typically conducted with one of our owners and can be arranged in the private cellar or overlooking the vineyard.

    The tour and tasting experience is personalized so length can vary. Please allow yourself 20-45 minutes. Larger groups will commonly exceed this.

    Guests are welcomed to enjoy a glass of wine in the vineyard following the tour and tasting experience. Glasses are $10.00 including tax for 5 ounces.

    We are sorry but we are unable to offer food at this time however, guests may bring their own picnics to be enjoyed at one of our outdoor seating areas.

    Guest Suite

    Guest Suite bookings can be accessed through our website that will link with VRBO. Bookings are now open for stays starting mid June through to early September. Please contact us directly for off season availability. Please note that due to the limitations of our barn we are unable to open during the winter months.

    Contact Us

    We can be reached by phone at:

    902-467-4156

    Or by email at: 

    sales@bearrivervineyards.com

    Our usual hours of operation are 11am-6pm seven days a week from May Long weekend to Canadian Thanksgiving.

    Spring and Fall weekend hours will be posted in Banner on top of page