Events, Activities & Tours
Casual, Affordable & Fun!
What better way to experience our estate than with one of our fun-filled tours. We offer a great selection of different tours, from our Estate Walking Tour to our family friendly and always entertaining Train, Tasting & Dessert. We cater to groups of all sizes, offering both Bus Tours Groups and Private Group Tours.
If you are interested in any of these programs please email us or phone (905-643-1015) and we will send you the information.
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Winery & Estate Tours
Come in a enjoy a relaxing, fun and educational stop by our tasting bar. We always have a selection of award winning wines for all to taste. Our staff are passionate when it comes to helping guest find a wine that fits their palate, and they are always excited to meet new guest as well as keep up to date with regulars. Our selection of wines for you to taste changes on a scheduled timetable. We always offer a minimum of two (2) White wines, two (2) Red wines, two (2) Fruit wines and one (1) Icewine.
Cheers,
Tasting Staff
Below is a list of our Daily Tours with Tastings, as well as Group Tastings that guest can pre-book for their groups.
Estate Group Tours Informational Download
Note: Note: The Daily tours are offered; June-October: Daily 11:00 - 4:00, May & November: Weekends Only 11:00 - 4:00.
To ensure a spot please pre-book your group.
The Market – Country Store and Cafe
Eat Safe, Eat Local!
Everyone can admit; we all want to know where our food comes from, and if it is safe for us to eat. Therefore, what better place to find fresh product straight from the farmer fields. Please visit your Local Farmers Market if you don't live close to a farm.
If you are interested in the Market or Country Story visit the Market page or Country Store.
Train Schedule
Weather Permitting
November: call for train schedule
December - April: Closed
May - June - September - October: Wednesday - Sunday 10am - 2pm
July - August: Wednesday - Sunday 10am - 4pm
If you are interested taking a ride on 'Lil Pudd' contact us for more information.
Guided Farm Tours
Tours Offered: May - October: Weekends only
Train & Tasting
Hop aboard our Agricultural train “Little Pudd”and enjoy a scenic 30 minute ride around our 100 acre estate. After your ride you will be escorted back to the wine shop for a relaxing tasting of 2 award winning wines and 1 award winning cider.
5oz Wine Train
Sit back and relax with a glass of wine or cider, while you travel through our scenic orchards of tender fruit trees and rows of picturesque vineyards throughout the estates 100 acre. Your tour guide will walk you out to the vineyard and talk about the aspects that are involved in the growing, harvesting and selling of all the products on the estate.
Train, Tasting & Dessert
Guest will board our Agricultural train “Little Pudd” and enjoy a relaxing tour throughout the estate 100 acres of beautiful vineyards and orchards. After your delightful ride, guest will be escorted back to the winery for a private tasting of 2 award winning wines and 1 award winning cider, followed by a tasty seasonal home baked dessert, with tea and coffee.
If you are interested in these program, contact us for more information.
Banquet & Group Dining
Puddicombe Estate has adopted a farm to table approach with all of its catered events serving items grown and picked for the occasion right from the farm or brought in from other local growers within a 100 mile radius of the farm. Puddicombe believes that a farm fresh meal is a very basic yet integral part of maintaining a strong bond with families and friends. We believe this philosophy strengthens our communities and enriches lives. Our meals provide farm to table dishes paired with our own wines and cider. Enjoy the simplicities of nature with every bite and indulge your senses. Join us in celebrating slow food at its best.
Room Rental / Corporate Room Rental
Please see attachments for:
Room rental information
Corporate room rental information
Caboose Farm Stay Rentals
Looking for a unique Holiday?! Then come on board the Puddicombe Caboose Farm Stay. Enjoy a relaxing time on our farm, go on a hike, sit on the porch and take in the escarpment view, or enjoy watching the ducks & geese on the pond, maybe a train ride or visit to the children’s village. What ever you are looking for I am sure you will find it at
Puddicombe Estate. Caboose Rental Information Brochure.
Birthday Parties
A place for all ages to create everlasting memories! Our estate has been hosting children's birthday parties for over 15 years. Offering over 8 unique Birthday Party packages that can be customized. Birthday Party Brochure.
For more information on birthday parties please visit the download section.
Campfire Get Togethers
Bring your friends & family to the estate and enjoy two hours in the afternoon or evening (6:00pm-8:00pm) for a wine tasting & campfire. We will provide you with a campfire pit, wood, hot dogs, marshmallows, and a warm drink, and a campfire get together wouldn’t be complete without a wagon ride snuggled under your warm blankets.
Note: please contact us for more information and pricing
If your groups in one of the following groups listed below, please contact us for your campfire package and pricing
• Church Groups
• Youth Groups
• Beavers
• Cubs
• Scouts
• Girl Guides
• Brownies
Kids Club
Hello Kids!
Become a Kids Club Member and be a part of Puddicombe's magic! With becoming a member you will receive specials for all of our events, a birthday card with a gift on your birthday, a seasonal news letter and much more! It's super easy to join, all we need is your age, full address, birthday date, and email address.
If you are interested in this program, contact us for more information.
Mom & Me Days
Thursday Morning – May to September 2019. you and your children can enjoy some indoor/outdoor time together.
Event Activities: Train ride, Visit with the animals, play area, snack in the cafe (strudel/muffin & tea/coffee for mom, cookie/fruit & juice for children) and craft.
If you are interested in this program, please download the flyer.
Old MacPuddi's Summer Camp
Puddicombe Estate, Old MacPuddi’s Summer Camp staff are dedicated to your child’s inner growth and development.
Our summer camp programs encourages inclusivity and strives to meet your child’s intellectual, moral, physical, social needs and interests. This caring environment will install self confidences, self realization and foster both independent and group belonging.
If you are interested in a summer camp program, please download the flyer.
Seniors & Retirement Home Day Trips
Enjoy the fresh air surrounded by beautiful scenery for the estate country side, while sharing memories with your friends at Puddicombe Estate. Packages from Country Kitchen Lunch, Scenic Agricultural Train Ride Tour, Wine Tastings & Estate Walking Trails
If you are interested please download the flyer.
Youth Groups, Girl Guides, Scouts, Brownies, Cubs,
Sparks & Beavers
Puddicombe Estate believes in making a difference in the lives of children, youth and young adults, just like all of your groups. Our mission is to provide families with the opportunity to visit the countryside and embrace what Mother Nature provides us among family and friends. It’s the simple things in life that make all the difference and create the best ever-lasting memories. That’s why Puddicombe Estate for over 30 years has created programs for you all to take part in.
If you are interested please download the flyer.
Sweets with Snuggles
February 10th, 2019
Snuggle up with Your Love Ones!
Enjoy a wagon ride through the vineyards and orchards, have a glass of wine, cider or hot chocolate
around the campfire while you roast hotdogs, create s’mores and enjoy chocolate covered treats. Every person will receive a gift will love from Puddicombe Estate.
~Pre Register Only ~
Easter Eggstrvaganza Hunt
April 14th, 2019
Easter Egg Hunt with an Easter goodie bag, Easter Craft, Train or Wagon ride (depending on
weather) with Darcie Chick, lunch with the Easter Bunny (bring your camera to take pictures), 3
Wine & Chocolate Tastings for the adults and a campfire marshmallow roast.
Alice vs. The Queen of Hearts Tea Party
Come and join Alice & friends for a Wonderland Tea Party!
May 5th, 2019
Apple-lee Fun Weekends
September 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, 29th 2019
Event Includes: Live Entertainment, Children’s Village, Fall Harvest Train Rides, 3 Food & Wine/Cider pairings, Juice Tastings, Campfire & Marshmallow Roast, Fall Craft, Kids Bouncy Fun
Interested in more information - Download the flyer.
Halloween Ho-Down Weekends
October 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th 2019
Event Includes: Live Entertainment, Children’s Village, 3 Food & Wine/Cider pairings, Juice Tastings, Halloween Train Rides, Campfire & Marshmallow Roast, Kids Bouncy Fun, Trick or Treat around the farm & Halloween Craft.
Interested in more information - Download the flyer.
Puddicombe Polar Express
December 8th & 15th 2019
Take part in a 2-hour special event. With live music, a story while sipping on hot chocolate & nibbling on a cookie. Snuggle up on Little Pudd’s wintery train ride, create a Christmas craft & letter to Santa in our Pullman train car. Finish your trip with 4 Food & Wine/Cider pairing (adults only) while the children visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus for a family photo. Limited space in each time slot, so book your tickets now!
For more information download the information package.
Educational Based Agricultural Tours
Thank you, for choosing Puddicombe Farms for your Educational Experience. As an alternative to classroom learning your children can participate in the “see” and “do” learning experiences on a 213 + year old farm. Each tour may feature “Lil’ Pudd”, Niagara’s first agricultural train, tractor pulled wagon rides and a free seasonal class gift. Children love learning about the needs of living things, growth, and the importance of agriculture today at Puddicombe Farms.
Farm to You
Did you know that cows are responsible for ingredients used in disposable cameras? Corn is needed to produce ethanol, which powers some cars and trucks, a renewable fuel! Students will play games called “Farm to Table” and “Where do our fruits and veggies grow”. Students will also get the change to find out what foods come from each farm product. If you are interested in this program, contact us for more information.
Buds & Blossoms Family Days - May
You will be able to see the bees in action firsthand as well as the beautiful blossoms on the fruit trees. Take a ride on "Little Pudd" as well as a wagon ride throughout the orchards, vineyards, by the irrigation pond and view the Niagara Escarpment. View and observe beehives and touch various bee keeping equipment. Learn how bees work and all the good they do for the crops. If you are interested download the flyer.
Apple Harvest – September & October
Train ride on Lil’ Pudd as well as a wagon ride throughout the apple orchards, vineyards, by the irrigation pond and view the Niagara Escarpment fall colours. You will be taken to the pick your own apple or pear orchard and will see firsthand how apples or pears are grown, cared for and harvested. You will be taken to the packing shed and the storage coolers to see how apples are processed for retail. If you are interested in this program, contact us for more information.
Fabulous Pumpkin Excursion – October
Train ride on Lil’ Pudd as well as a wagon ride throughout the orchards, vineyards, by the irrigation pond and view the Niagara Escarpment fall colours and view all the fall crops and pumpkin patch. (Students will observe by using all 5 senses). Take the pumpkin trail to the pumpkin patch and play pumpkin trivia. If you are interested in this program, contact us for more information.
Puddicombe Polar Express
December 8th & 15th 2019
Take part in a 2-hour special event. With live music, a story while sipping on hot chocolate & nibbling on a cookie. Snuggle up on Little Pudd’s wintery train ride, create a Christmas craft & letter to Santa in our Pullman train car. Finish your trip with 4 Food & Wine/Cider pairing (adults only) while the children visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus for a family photo. Limited space in each time slot, so book your tickets now!
For more information download the information package.
Puddicombe Estate Welcomes Peter Cottontail
May to March, 2018
Students will get to step back into the magical world of “Peter Cottontail” written by Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins in 1949 and many of its elements had a long and distinguished literary and cultural history. They will also experience the sights of the beautiful estate. Wagon rides, springtime stories, snacks and farm fresh apple cider.
If you are interested in this program, contact us for more information.
Banquet & Dinning Room
Educational Tours
Caboose Rental
Grape Orders
Birthday Parties
Fruit Schedules
Season Event Flyers
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store hours
January - April:
Thursday - Saturday | 10am-4pm
or by appointment
May - June & November - December:
Wednesday - Sunday | 10am-5pm
or by appointment
July - October:
Monday - Sunday | 9am-5pm