Visit Us
We look forward to welcoming you to Bear River Vineyards.
It is our passion to share this special place with our guests.
Tours and Tastings
Tours of our historic gravity fed winery and operations are offered as timing allows.
Tours may also be reserved by calling or emailing the winery in advance. Groups of four or less do not need to reserve unless they wish to guarantee a time.
For a more intimate experience we can also accommodate small groups in our wine cellar by reservation for a private tasting and tour, providing an environment of old world charm for new world wines.
Guests are also welcome to enjoy a glass of wine outside overlooking the vineyard or under our Oak trees in the middle of the vineyard.
Please see our FAQ for more details on the experiences we offer.
Take Bear River home with you
In addition to wines we also have a collection of Bear River Merchandise in our winery shop to commemorate your stay.
Extend your visit
For those guests who fall in love with our beautiful property and would like to spend more time here please visit our Guest Suite page to see how you can stay in a working winery.
Getting Here
Located at 133 Chute Road, Bear River, Nova Scotia. We are 7km off highway 101, between Digby and Annapolis Royal. Take exit 24, and just follow the signs! You will be guided to us by a mix of blue and white provincial signs for wineries (grape bunches) and our custom Bear River Winery signs.
Phone: 902-467-4156
Get in touch
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:
or email:
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-three business days. Delivery time should be an additional 3-5 days however, Canada Post does not always guarantee that 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
We have two options for tours:
The first is a public tour. They are available on a first come first served basis during our regular hours of operation. They run throughout the day as guests arrive. This may mean there is a short wait for the next tour based on staff availability. We can usually accommodate the tasting portion of the experience while waiting for the tour, or guests are welcome to explore the tasting room or outside seating area on their own while waiting.
A tour on it's own is $6.00 per person, or it can be added on for $4.00 to our tasting or flight options.
We do appreciate an advance heads up for groups larger than four, however we do not accept reservations for the drop in tour.
If you prefer a private tour and taste for just your party at a specified time, please email or call ahead to reserve. Private tours are $20.00 per person and include a tasting of four wines. They are usually run by one of our owners. All reservations will be confirmed by the winery.
Tours for designated drivers are free of charge for either option.
During harvest, in the fall, tours may be modified if we have an actively fermenting cellar.
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 regular food at this time however, guests may bring their own picnics to be enjoyed at one of our outdoor seating areas. We prefer to keep the winery nut free if possible.
We will also occasionally offer Charcuterie boxes throughout the height of the season. They are on a first come, first served basis. Please call in advance of your visit to see if they are available. They are suitable as a snack for 2-3 people and include a selection of locally sourced ingredients.
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:
Or by email at:
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