Over 40 amazing Icewine-inspired events are taking place throughout the Nova Scotia Winter Icewine Festival. Events include winemaker’s dinners, wine tastings, winery tours and more. To learn more about Nova Scotia’s many beautiful wineries click here.

L’Acadie Vineyards

February 5,6,12 &13
Stars on Ice
Gaspereau Valley Join award-winning winemaker Bruce Ewert in our geothermally heated winery for samples of Traditional Method sparkling wines and our unique rich dessert wine, Soleil, vinted from dried grapes in a reciotto-style, paired with chocolate and classic cheese fondue. Learn about these world famous wine styles that are new to Nova Scotia and have already begun to garner many awards and accolades. 12pm-5pm. $10 (includes tastings and food pairings). 902-542-8463(VINE) www.lacadievineyards.ca

February 5,6,12 &13
Winter, Wool and Wine, Gaspereau Valley Fibres
Gaspereau Valley Visit our flock of Cotswold sheep and see what you can knit, spin, or weave with their beautiful fleece.  Sit by the fire and enjoy a taste of wine from our neighbour L’Acadie Vineyards, some local cheese and chocolate. 11pm-4pm. 902-542-2656 or 1-877-634-2737 www.gaspereauvalleyfibres.ca

Benjamin Bridge

Friday February 11^th
Ice and Easy, Benjamin Bridge and Tempest Restaurant
Wolfville Enjoy the spectacularly complex and riveting wines from Benjamin Bridge with the cuisine of Tempest/ Piazza. 7pm. 117 Front Street. $79.95/person (taxes and gratuity extra). 902-542-0588. www.tempest.ca

Saturday, February 12
Borealis on the Deck, Tempest Restaurant
Tempest World Cuisine, Wolfville Join winemaker Jean-Benoit Deslauriers on the deck at Tempest . Snow or Shine, enjoy samples of Benjamin Bridge BOREALIS Icewine. Available also for purchase. 12pm to 3pm.  902-542-0588. www.tempest.ca

Blomidon Estate Winery

February 5,6,12 & 13
Warm Winter’s Glow
Canning Come warm up by the fire and sample our beautiful 2008 Ortega Icewine and 2009 Vidal Icewine paired with Ratinaud’s charcuterie. Sample a selection of our award-winning wines and enter to win a gift basket. Visit with our winemaker, Simon Rafuse, as he takes you through the Icewine harvest with a video presentation at 12pm and 2pm. Retail shop open 11 am – 4 pm. Complimentary admission, Icewine samples $3.50. 902-582-7565 www.blomidonwine.com

Domaine de Grand Pré

February 5
Icewine and Cheese Tasting
Grand Pré Grand Pré wine and Icewine paired with international cheese from Pete’s Frootique. 1pm -4pm.$15.00/person. 902-542-1753 or 1-866-479-4637. www.grandprewines.com

February 12
Icewine and Chocolate
Grand Pré Wine and Icewine paired with different Grand Pré chocolates, featuring Brigitte Linder from Out the Box Chocolate. 1pm – 4pm. $12.00/person. 902-542-1753 or 1-866-479-4637. www.grandprewines.com

February 12
Charity Paint Can Curling at Grand Pré Winery
Grand Pré Join us for a fun afternoon of Paint Can Curling on our outdoor curling rink. No registration required. 1pm – 4pm. $5.00 per person (full amount going to Charity) 902-542-1753 or 1-866-479-4637. www.grandprewines.com

Gaspereau Vineyards

February 3-13
Locally-made Chocolate and Ice
Gaspereau Valley Celebrate our Nova Scotia Icewine throughout the entire festival! Join us at the Tasting Bar, daily from 10am-6pm, for $3 Icewine samples served in a custom made chocolate cup. Or indulge in a plated gourmet selection of locally-made chocolates, paired with our award-winning Icewine for $8 per person. 902-542-1455 info@gaspereauwine.com

Saturday’s February 5 & 12
Fine Foods & Flavours
Gaspereau Valley The Noodle Guy and Gaspereau Vineyards demonstrate how premium ingredients create the best foods and flavours. Your choice of Handmade Ravioli or Gnocchi made with local ingredients and sauces paired with our premium wines. Top off that pairing with a locally-made, Icewine-paired dessert. Limited space available, reservations required.  4pm. Tickets $25/person (includes wine pairings). 902-542-1455 www.gaspereauwine.com

Sunday’s February 6 & 13
Start with Spice & End with Ice
Gaspereau Valley The Noodle Guy and Gaspereau Vineyards host Start with Spice & End with Ice: An Icewine Seminar. With front row seats in our cellar, you will be served spicy handmade pasta with our Gaspereau wine selection, followed by delicious dessert, paired with award-winning Icewine. Two Sunday seatings: 11am and 2pm. Limited space available. Reservations required. Tickets $25/person or Book a Table (group discount offered, call for details) 902-542-1455. www.gaspereauwine.com

Jost Vineyards

Saturday, February 5
Melt Your Winter Blues
Malagash Escape winter and enjoy a festive tropical atmosphere of music and zoomba from 12pm to 5pm. Icewine toddies and food will be available. 1-800-565-4567 www.jostwine.com

Saturday, February 12
An Evening of Icewine and Romance
Malagash Spend a romantic evening at Jost Vineyards, ambiance, light music, learn the technique of a  waltz,  Icewine  cocktails, decadent chocolate fountain and more. 6pm – 8pm. $20.00/couple. 1-800-565-4567 www.jostwine.com

Muir Murray Estate Winery

February 5,6,12 & 13
First Annual Ice Fishing Derby
Lower Wolfville Muir Murray Estate Winery would like to present our First Annual Ice Fishing Derby.  Enjoy a relaxing day socializing by our pond stocked with trout.  From 9am to 3pm, you are more than welcome to bring your fishing rod and for $7 plus tax per person, you may fish for trout in our pond.

February 5,6,12 & 13
Icewine and Chocolate Shooters
Lower Wolfville Stop by and enjoy our own specially designed Icewine and Chocolate Shooters at our Ice Shooter Bar on the deck of the winery.  Our Icewine bar will be well lit with twinkle lights and a fire to warm up next to as you relax and enjoy specially designed Icewine beverages and food pairings.  Icewine Shooters will be $3.00 each and food pairing plates will be $5.00 each.  Come one, come all and enjoy all of the activities that will be happening this February Icewine Festival at Muir Murray Estate Winery!

Go North Tours

February 5
Perfect Pairings Progressive Dinner and Wine Tour
Annapolis Valley Go North Tours offers an intimate evening of perfect food and wine pairings while enjoying a private winery and dinner tour with each of the three-courses at a different winery in the Annapolis Valley. Tours of the wineries and wine tastings included. Limited seats. Departs Wolfville 3pm. $115.00/person + HST. Reservations: 1-877-365-2552 www.gonorthtours.com