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Canada

Known for ice wine production and cool-climate wines from British Columbia and Ontario.

3 Appellations
3 Regions
3 Classifications

Appellation Map

3 appellations in 3 regions

Canadian VQA System

The Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA) certifies quality wines from Ontario and British Columbia. Icewine is a Canadian specialty with strict harvest regulations.

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VQA Quality certified wines
Prov Provincial designation
Canada Wine produced in Canada
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3 appellations
Provincial wine regulations; VQA where applicable

Canadian Hybrid Regions

Multiple provinces

Overview of Canadian wine regions where hybrid and cold-hardy grape varieties enable quality wine production in extreme climates

Vidal, Baco Noir, Marechal Foch +5
VQA (Vintners Quality Alliance)

Niagara Peninsula VQA

Ontario
Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir +3
GI (Geographical Indication)

Okanagan Valley GI

British Columbia
Merlot, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay +4