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Open Daily from 11am-6pm until October 12,2024

We are now open seven days a week from the hours of 11am-6pm, until the Saturday of Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend in October.                           

Our latest vintages are bottled and ready for you to enjoy. Please follow our Facebook page to check out our latest medal winners, or if your favourites are selling out!

 

We are enjoying another great season of welcoming new visitors from all over the world and seeing our return customers who mean so much to us.     

Our self guided outdoor flights have been popular this season, and are a great way to relax and take in the beauty of our vineyard.    

Shipping is available for the season. Not all vintages and wines are available online so please reach out if there is something you want that you don't see. 

The guest suite is open for bookings directly through our website. Weekends are going fast. Week days have a little more selection currently. Please contact us directly if you can't find the dates you want. 

 

Please refer to our FAQ  regarding our operations and services.

Please note that in areas of poor wifi and cell reception the most current information will sometimes not display properly on mobile devices. If in doubt when planning your visit, please call or email us directly.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    COVID-19 Service Updates

    We are happy that normal operations remain throughout the province.

    This section will only be updated should new information make it relevant.

    Staff will continue to wear masks if guests request and hand sanitizer will be available.

    As is the new normal customers are asked to avoid visiting while sick.


    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

    Delivery resumes May 2024 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. 

    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 May23rd,2024, 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