Domaine SharDonEh: Gateway to the Annapolis Valley, NS
Wineries
Falmouth NS is truly the Gateway to the Annapolis Valley, and most importantly, to the wonderful vineyards and wineries of the Valley. We are thrilled that you chose Domaine SharDonEh Honeymoon Annex and Suite at Johnston Vineyards (www.johnstonvineyards.com) as your homebase to explore the wineries in the region. We currently are grape-growers and do not have a formal winery, but sell our grapes to 2 of the wineries listed below. Please be sure to ask us more about each of our favourites as listed below!
Suggestion: The "hop-on-hop-off" bus service, based in Wolfville, is a great way to tour amongst these excellent wineries (see the link for "Magic Winery Bus").
We sell our grapes to Lightfoot and Wolfville, an exceptional winery in Wolfville, NS. They also have food service, with an outdoor patio, featuring wood-fired pizzas, and much, much more! Ask for our Johnston Estate Stainless Steel Riesling 2021 - it is delicious!
Visit their website for more info: https://lightfootandwolfville.com/
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Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards
11143 Evangeline TrailWe sell our grapes to Lightfoot and Wolfville, an exceptional winery in Wolfville, NS. They also have food service, with an outdoor patio, featuring wood-fired pizzas, and much, much more! Ask for our Johnston Estate Stainless Steel Riesling 2021 - it is delicious!
Visit their website for more info: https://lightfootandwolfville.com/
We also sell grapes to Luckett Vineyards. They probably have the nicest patio to have an awesome lunch, or on the weekends, dinner. Definitely Napa-esque, but even better!! From the British phone booth in the vineyard you can call anywhere in the world FOR FREE! Yes, Pete Luckett is a Brit, who had his start in the green grocer business in Birmingham, England many years ago. He has been a most successful entrepreneur.
Visit their website for more info:
https://www.luckettvineyards.com/
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Luckett Vineyards
1293 Grand Pré RdWe also sell grapes to Luckett Vineyards. They probably have the nicest patio to have an awesome lunch, or on the weekends, dinner. Definitely Napa-esque, but even better!! From the British phone booth in the vineyard you can call anywhere in the world FOR FREE! Yes, Pete Luckett is a Brit, who had his start in the green grocer business in Birmingham, England many years ago. He has been a most successful entrepreneur.
Visit their website for more info:
https://www.luckettvineyards.com/
A lovely spot with great wines, and a nice deck for tasting and charcuterie, overlooking the Minas Basin
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Blomidon Estate Winery
10318 NS-221A lovely spot with great wines, and a nice deck for tasting and charcuterie, overlooking the Minas Basin
Interesting building... an abandoned church was floated at high tide from a nearby community, purchased for $1.00 and turned into this unique winery. Wines tend to be on the sweet side, but the vibe is fun.
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Avondale Sky Winery
80 Avondale Cross RdInteresting building... an abandoned church was floated at high tide from a nearby community, purchased for $1.00 and turned into this unique winery. Wines tend to be on the sweet side, but the vibe is fun.
An excellent mom and pop winery, a bit off the beaten track, but you shouldn't miss it.. John and Lisa will host you!
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Planters Ridge Winery
1441 Church StAn excellent mom and pop winery, a bit off the beaten track, but you shouldn't miss it.. John and Lisa will host you!
Made their name with Nova 7 (a sparkling blend of cold hardy varieties.. a bit like Prosecco).. but also upscale champagne-style bubblies that are featured in Gordon Ramsay's restaurants!
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Benjamin Bridge
1966 White Rock RdMade their name with Nova 7 (a sparkling blend of cold hardy varieties.. a bit like Prosecco).. but also upscale champagne-style bubblies that are featured in Gordon Ramsay's restaurants!
Classic Nova Scotia winery, the very first established, with excellent quality wines, and an awesome restaurant, with informal patio and formal dining (Le Caveau) options. Recently also just renovated the owner's home into an Inn...check it out!
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Domaine de Grand Pré
11611 Evangeline TrailClassic Nova Scotia winery, the very first established, with excellent quality wines, and an awesome restaurant, with informal patio and formal dining (Le Caveau) options. Recently also just renovated the owner's home into an Inn...check it out!
Bruce Ewart and family have made a name for Nova Scotia sparkling wine in the champagne-style. Very family focused, with simplicity and organic goodness. Enjoy your tasting!
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L'Acadie Vineyards
Bruce Ewart and family have made a name for Nova Scotia sparkling wine in the champagne-style. Very family focused, with simplicity and organic goodness. Enjoy your tasting!
The upscale location of the Devonian Coast group, flagship being Jost Winery. Try their Petit Milo/Chardonnay blend.. won a NS Lieutenant Governor General's award and one of my favourites! They also have an excellent estate Marquette.
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Mercator Vineyards
88 Dyke RdThe upscale location of the Devonian Coast group, flagship being Jost Winery. Try their Petit Milo/Chardonnay blend.. won a NS Lieutenant Governor General's award and one of my favourites! They also have an excellent estate Marquette.
Another in the Jost/Devonian Coast Family.. the downhome country version. Excellent wines! enjoy their Tidal Bay and White Rock... blends of Nova Scotia cold hardy whites, with a bit of vinifera (Chardonnay) thrown in!
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Gaspereau Vineyards
2239 White Rock RdAnother in the Jost/Devonian Coast Family.. the downhome country version. Excellent wines! enjoy their Tidal Bay and White Rock... blends of Nova Scotia cold hardy whites, with a bit of vinifera (Chardonnay) thrown in!
Food scene
Are you a foodie? There is so much excellent local fare offered in our region. Farm to table is the general theme, with incredibly creative chefs, inspired by the gifts from the land and the surrounding sea. Lots of carry out as well as dine in options. This list is by no means exhaustive, and still growing!
Windsor: Save yourself the trouble of visiting all the NS wineries in person, and just do the tastings here! Ingrid and Robert have culled together most all of the province's best offerings, and pair with some delicious seasonal culinary delights. If you are lucky, and it is on the weekend, they may also have some great entertainment for you.. maybe my brother-in-law's band will be doing a gig!
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WINEGRUNT
43 Water StWindsor: Save yourself the trouble of visiting all the NS wineries in person, and just do the tastings here! Ingrid and Robert have culled together most all of the province's best offerings, and pair with some delicious seasonal culinary delights. If you are lucky, and it is on the weekend, they may also have some great entertainment for you.. maybe my brother-in-law's band will be doing a gig!
Wolfville: You will feel like you are in Quebec City, the old town, dining in a French provincial wine cellar, tasting delicious fare prepared by renowned chef, Jason Lynch.
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Le Caveau
11611 Nova Scotia Trunk 1Wolfville: You will feel like you are in Quebec City, the old town, dining in a French provincial wine cellar, tasting delicious fare prepared by renowned chef, Jason Lynch.
Wolfville: So much fun here! Delicious fair trade coffee and tasty bakery treats to get your day started.. or continuing, as the case may be :)
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Just Us! Coffee & Tea House
11865 Nova Scotia Trunk 1Wolfville: So much fun here! Delicious fair trade coffee and tasty bakery treats to get your day started.. or continuing, as the case may be :)
Wolfville: Haven't been here yet, but chef Geoff Hopgood's reputation is excellent (used to be at L&W until he struck out on his own!). Let me know what you think!
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Juniper Food + Wine
389 Main StreetWolfville: Haven't been here yet, but chef Geoff Hopgood's reputation is excellent (used to be at L&W until he struck out on his own!). Let me know what you think!
Windsor: Edgy diner, contributing to Windsor's recent makeover upscale vibe! I love the look and feel.. like you are at a Parisian cafe!
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GERRISH & GRAY CAFE
134 Gerrish StreetWindsor: Edgy diner, contributing to Windsor's recent makeover upscale vibe! I love the look and feel.. like you are at a Parisian cafe!
Martock: There is a small vineyard (limited to Marquette grapes) but they have a fun restaurant with wood-fired pizzas and an eclectic Italian-inspired menu! Only 3 minutes drive down Sangster Road, turn left and you are there within a minute!
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Bent Ridge Winery and Cucina
4499 NS-14Martock: There is a small vineyard (limited to Marquette grapes) but they have a fun restaurant with wood-fired pizzas and an eclectic Italian-inspired menu! Only 3 minutes drive down Sangster Road, turn left and you are there within a minute!
Wolfville: Don't miss this experience!! Food and brew in a totally unique environment. And a great place to people watch!
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The Church Brewing Co
329 Main StWolfville: Don't miss this experience!! Food and brew in a totally unique environment. And a great place to people watch!
Wolfville: This is just the coolest (pardon the pun) ice cream spot you will have ever visited, and the homemade ice cream is delicious! Just don't fall off your swing ... lol!!
The Real Scoop Ice Cream & Espresso Shop
10 Gaspereau AveWolfville: This is just the coolest (pardon the pun) ice cream spot you will have ever visited, and the homemade ice cream is delicious! Just don't fall off your swing ... lol!!
Windsor: A popular local hangout with good pub fare!
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The Spitfire Arms Alehouse
29 Water StWindsor: A popular local hangout with good pub fare!
Windsor: Great home-cooked meals in a family style traditional restaurant. You gotta love Lisa's pies!
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Lisa's Cafe
30 Water StWindsor: Great home-cooked meals in a family style traditional restaurant. You gotta love Lisa's pies!
Windsor: A small out-of-the-way place with great World Fusion food prepared to eat-in or order online to take-out.
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Hole in the Wall Restaurant
23 Water StreetWindsor: A small out-of-the-way place with great World Fusion food prepared to eat-in or order online to take-out.
Port Williams: Delicious food, in a friendly atmosphere. You can dine on the patio.
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The Port Pub Bistro
980 Terrys Creek RdPort Williams: Delicious food, in a friendly atmosphere. You can dine on the patio.
Port Williams: His reputation is stellar, and for excellent reason... you must try this out! Dine in or carry out.
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The Noodle Guy
964 NS-358Port Williams: His reputation is stellar, and for excellent reason... you must try this out! Dine in or carry out.
Enjoy the freshest lobster around, while watching the highest tides in the world come and go!
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Halls Harbour Lobster Pound
1157 W Halls Harbour RdEnjoy the freshest lobster around, while watching the highest tides in the world come and go!
Avoid the chain supermarkets! Only 5 min away, on the road into towards Windsor, this is THE closest place to go for delicious local fruit, veggies, granola, maple syrup, baked goods (Don loves their date squares, and they make THE BEST cookies, brown bread, and pies.. lemon meringue is my fave, followed closely by coconut cream pie!) Also fresh haddock from Digby on Wednesdays... I will cook for you if you like :), and best of all, the ICE CREAM! In the summer they have a walk up serving booth on the verandah... pick your flavour... of course maple walnut is a staple Canadian favourite, but there are many to choose from! They also have a garden center in the spring/early summer... yes, that is where I get the beautiful plants on the terrace/patio and verandah.. and local craft items.
Falmouth Fruit & Vegetable Company
Falmouth Connector RoadAvoid the chain supermarkets! Only 5 min away, on the road into towards Windsor, this is THE closest place to go for delicious local fruit, veggies, granola, maple syrup, baked goods (Don loves their date squares, and they make THE BEST cookies, brown bread, and pies.. lemon meringue is my fave, followed closely by coconut cream pie!) Also fresh haddock from Digby on Wednesdays... I will cook for you if you like :), and best of all, the ICE CREAM! In the summer they have a walk up serving booth on the verandah... pick your flavour... of course maple walnut is a staple Canadian favourite, but there are many to choose from! They also have a garden center in the spring/early summer... yes, that is where I get the beautiful plants on the terrace/patio and verandah.. and local craft items.
Relatively new in Windsor, Bedard Bakery is an eclectic, modern bakery featuring authentic style French baguettes to San Fransisco style sourdough, cakes and pastries with modern twists on the classics. Limited hours: Thurs - Sunday, 8 am to 2 pm.
Bedard Bakery
110 Gerrish StreetRelatively new in Windsor, Bedard Bakery is an eclectic, modern bakery featuring authentic style French baguettes to San Fransisco style sourdough, cakes and pastries with modern twists on the classics. Limited hours: Thurs - Sunday, 8 am to 2 pm.
Cool Shops
This is a one-of-a-kind spot... all ingredients are grown onsite, then all kinds of tasty creations (jellies, jams, vinegars, .. you name it!) emerge from the kitchens... I just love this spot. You can find the unique gifts you are looking for to bring back for friends... beyond our local wine (of course)!
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Tangled Garden
11827 Nova Scotia Trunk 1This is a one-of-a-kind spot... all ingredients are grown onsite, then all kinds of tasty creations (jellies, jams, vinegars, .. you name it!) emerge from the kitchens... I just love this spot. You can find the unique gifts you are looking for to bring back for friends... beyond our local wine (of course)!
Sightseeing
Leave the driving to them:
Check out the details herehttps://magicwinerybus.ca/wolfville/
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Magic Winery Bus Limited
11 Willow AveLeave the driving to them:
Check out the details herehttps://magicwinerybus.ca/wolfville/
Witness the amazing variation from low to high tide.. 35-50 feet! Boats will be on the bottom of the ocean, and then floating high! World's Highest Tides! Look out at this while you dine at the lobster pound serving the freshest around.
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Halls Harbour
Witness the amazing variation from low to high tide.. 35-50 feet! Boats will be on the bottom of the ocean, and then floating high! World's Highest Tides! Look out at this while you dine at the lobster pound serving the freshest around.
This is a most interesting museum, which also houses the Birthplace of Hockey Museum (yes, Windsor NS is THE birthplace... pond hockey was first played here!)
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Haliburton House Museum
414 Clifton AveThis is a most interesting museum, which also houses the Birthplace of Hockey Museum (yes, Windsor NS is THE birthplace... pond hockey was first played here!)
As above, this is located within the Haliburton House Museum in Windsor, just minutes away; on your way into Windsor, after you cross the causeway, take a quick right and go up the hill.
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Windsor Hockey Heritage Museum (Open June 1-Oct)
424 Clifton AveAs above, this is located within the Haliburton House Museum in Windsor, just minutes away; on your way into Windsor, after you cross the causeway, take a quick right and go up the hill.
This is reported to be the oldest blockhouse in Canada! A worthwhile visit just minutes away, with great views of the Minas Basin.
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Fort Edward National Historic Site
67 Fort Edward StThis is reported to be the oldest blockhouse in Canada! A worthwhile visit just minutes away, with great views of the Minas Basin.
This is a really unique place to visit, when the sunflowers are out! Just a few miles away, towards Mt. Denson. Really great photo opportunities as well!
Nova Scotia's Sunflower Maze
1137 Nova Scotia Trunk 1This is a really unique place to visit, when the sunflowers are out! Just a few miles away, towards Mt. Denson. Really great photo opportunities as well!
Activities: Hiking, Running, Ziplining, Skiing
Activities most enjoyed in our community and surrounding areas include hiking, biking, cycling, sightseeing, balloon rides, wine tasting, zip lining, golfing, walking tours, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and xc skiing.
For hiking, there are so many options, (check out: hikenovascotia) but here are 2 to start you off.. one is right out the door, and the other you have to drive a bit, over to Blomidon.. a great way to work off a wine tasting experience! .. and then the ziplining details follow...
Our all time favourite hiking destination. You can get to the end and have an awesome view of the Bay of Fundy, in about a 2-3 hour hike. Don't forget to visit Scott's Bay on the way back. Huge expansive beach area.
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Cape Split
Our all time favourite hiking destination. You can get to the end and have an awesome view of the Bay of Fundy, in about a 2-3 hour hike. Don't forget to visit Scott's Bay on the way back. Huge expansive beach area.
Want a place to run to? just turn left out of driveway, and go to stop sign, turn right and you are on Castle Frederick Road, which ends in a trail that goes up to a log cabin! You can drive there if you want to instead, and then hike. Either way, it is a lovely quiet road that has great vistas as you pound the pavement!
Castle Frederick Road
Castle Frederick RoadWant a place to run to? just turn left out of driveway, and go to stop sign, turn right and you are on Castle Frederick Road, which ends in a trail that goes up to a log cabin! You can drive there if you want to instead, and then hike. Either way, it is a lovely quiet road that has great vistas as you pound the pavement!
You look at Ontree Park from Domaine SharDonEh, as it is located at Ski Martock Mountain... and is 3 minutes after turning left out of driveway, then turning right onto Windsor-Chester road for about 30 seconds, and turning left at the sign. Ontree is Nova Scotia’s first high rope course climbing and ziplining park and Canada's largest high ropes course climbing and zip-line park. Designed and built based on German ingenuity and standards, it offers excitement and physical challenges for people of all ages and ability. Try it out!
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Ontree
370 Ski Martock RdYou look at Ontree Park from Domaine SharDonEh, as it is located at Ski Martock Mountain... and is 3 minutes after turning left out of driveway, then turning right onto Windsor-Chester road for about 30 seconds, and turning left at the sign. Ontree is Nova Scotia’s first high rope course climbing and ziplining park and Canada's largest high ropes course climbing and zip-line park. Designed and built based on German ingenuity and standards, it offers excitement and physical challenges for people of all ages and ability. Try it out!
We are only 5 min driving, and maybe 2 min as the crow flies! You can see Martock from the Honeymoon Suite Master Bedroom balcony and the outside terrace/patio. One of only 2 ski hills in Nova Scotia
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Martock
370 Ski Martock RdWe are only 5 min driving, and maybe 2 min as the crow flies! You can see Martock from the Honeymoon Suite Master Bedroom balcony and the outside terrace/patio. One of only 2 ski hills in Nova Scotia
Craft Breweries
In the heart of Windsor, find excellent brews in a wonderful social environment. Brews are named for your favourite schoolhouse characters.
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Schoolhouse Brewery
40 Water StIn the heart of Windsor, find excellent brews in a wonderful social environment. Brews are named for your favourite schoolhouse characters.
Area supplier of malt and grain for brewing, but they do their own as well, and it is delicious; enjoy sipping as you look out over the Valley views on the outdoor patio, or in the winter, it is cozy inside. Take the Avonport exit (9) on your way to Wolfville, and turn left.. it is just a little ways down on your right.
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Horton Ridge Malt & Grain
2504 Ridge RdArea supplier of malt and grain for brewing, but they do their own as well, and it is delicious; enjoy sipping as you look out over the Valley views on the outdoor patio, or in the winter, it is cozy inside. Take the Avonport exit (9) on your way to Wolfville, and turn left.. it is just a little ways down on your right.
Great spot for a cold one, with awesome deck upstairs. Right next to The Port Restaurant... and around the corner from the Noodle Guy. So many options to satisfy!!
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Sea Level Brewing
980 Terrys Creek RdGreat spot for a cold one, with awesome deck upstairs. Right next to The Port Restaurant... and around the corner from the Noodle Guy. So many options to satisfy!!
Don't miss this folksy brewery en route to Avondale Sky Winery. They grow their own hops, and have some very tasty brews! Enjoy!
HILL TOP HOPS BREWHOUSE'
7232 Nova Scotia Trunk 14Don't miss this folksy brewery en route to Avondale Sky Winery. They grow their own hops, and have some very tasty brews! Enjoy!
Cideries
Wolfville: What do you do with all of the apples produced in the Valley, beyond the pure pleasure of biting in and enjoying the fresh crisp tartness? Well, you turn them into cider. Drop by the Annapolis Cider Company and do a tasting while watching the local scene unfold! Tasty and fun!
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Annapolis Cider Company
388 Main StWolfville: What do you do with all of the apples produced in the Valley, beyond the pure pleasure of biting in and enjoying the fresh crisp tartness? Well, you turn them into cider. Drop by the Annapolis Cider Company and do a tasting while watching the local scene unfold! Tasty and fun!