Pups & Pinot 2024

Ontario’s dog-friendly winery passport

Pups & Pinot is a self-guided, dog-friendly wine passport that will take you to a selection of dog-friendly wineries across Ontario from May 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024.




2024 Pups & Pinot Wineries

The passport features over 20 wineries sprawling five prominent, Ontario wine regions!

Niagara on the lake

Participating Wineries

  • Ironwood Cider House

  • Marynissen Estates Winery

  • Palatine Hills Estate Winery

  • Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery

Participating Wineries

  • Flat Rock Cellars

  • Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery

  • Caroline Cellars

  • Cave Spring - Vineyard Tasting Room

  • Malivoire Wine Company

Niagara escarpement

lake erie north shore

Participating Wineries

  • Dancing Swallows Vineyard

  • Muscedere Vineyards

  • Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery

  • Viewpointe Estate Winery

norfolk county

Participating Wineries

  • Front Road Cellars at Blueberry Hill

  • Hounds of Erie Winery

Participating Wineries

  • Karlo Estates

  • Three Dog Winery

  • Sandbanks Estate Winery

  • Grange of Prince Edward

  • Redtail Vineyards

prince edward county

PUPS & PINOT WINERY REGION GUIDE

Purchase a 2024 Pups & Pinot Passport and receive access to the exclusive Pups & Pinot Wine Region Guide featuring dog-friendly amenities such as:

  • Accommodations & Hotels

  • Restaurants & Cafes

  • Breweries

  • Stores & Shopping

  • Outdoor Experiences

    Providing you with everything you need to know when planning your wine trips across five Ontario wine regions.

PETIQUETTE

At Dog Friendly KW, we are strong advocates for responsible dog ownership. Heading out to a dog-friendly location? Don’t forget your petiquette!

Ask for permission

Want to say hi to another dog in the space? Make sure you check with the other owner first! We encourage you to ask for consent before letting your dog enter another pup’s space.

potty break!

Even if your dog just went, ensure they don’t need to relieve themselves to ensure no accidents happen in public, indoor spaces!

Be prepared

Pack a small bag or backpack with your dog’s essentials. This may include water, a water bowl, poop bags, treats, and a blanket to keep them comfortable.

respect service dogs

Respect the space of service dogs, and do not interfere with working and in-training dogs.

stay in tune

It’s easy to get distracted when visiting new places, but don’t lose touch with your dog! Stay tuned to what they’re doing and how they’re feeling to ensure success.

keep your pup on leash

Unless a winery has a designated off-leash area, please keep your dog on a leash at all times. We discourage the use of retractable leashes and recommend a leash that is 6 ft long or less.

take a break

Sometimes, your dog might get overwhelmed in a public space, and that’s okay. Take a break. Walk away. Hit reset.

have fun!

Enjoying public spaces with your dog is an incredible bonding experience - enjoy it!

assess readiness

Not all dogs are ready to visit a busy, dog friendly place. Take baby steps and make sure your dog is ready to be in a stimulating environment.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • That’s up to you! We offer four passport tiers to accomodate all lifestyles and budgets. Our smallest pass includes tastings at 3 wineries (Chinot Noir Pass), and our largest tasting, the Grape Dane Pass, offers tastings at 15 wineries.

  • There are 20+ wineries included in the passport. Wineries are spread across five winery regions including Niagara-on-the-Lake, Niagara Escarpment (also known as Twenty Valley), Prince Edward County, Norfolk County and Lake Erie North Shore (also known as Essex County). Each region as at least two participating wineries.

  • Yes, all of the wineries in the Pups & Pinot passport are dog friendly in some capacity. Some wineries are only dog friendly on their patio, while others permit dogs inside. These details are available to support your trip planning once you purchase your passport.

  • No. Passport holders may redeem a tasting once at each winery.

  • Yes! Passport holders will receive access to the Pups & Pinot Guide, which will feature dog-friendly amenities across the five wine regions. The guide will include places to stay, dining options, activities, and outdoor adventures.