Winter Spa Weekend in Niagara Wine Country

Q: Which Ontario spa hotel suits a weekend getaway in Niagara wine country?

Inn On The Twenty in Jordan Village has suites with fireplaces and whirlpool tubs, plus a farm-to-table restaurant and Spa on the Twenty on site. Guests at nearby Jordan House also get full access to the Inn's restaurant and spa.

Q: Can you go for a nature walk in the Niagara Benchlands in winter?

Yes. Rockway Conservation Area in Lincoln lists year-round, sunrise-to-sunset access, free admission, two waterfalls and a 1 km stone-dust trail, and Ball's Falls Conservation Area has a self-serve off-season vehicle rate. Winter conditions at both parks aren't confirmed, so check before you head out.

For an Ontario spa weekend, head to St. Catharines and the Niagara Benchlands and book Inn On The Twenty or Jordan House in Jordan Village, home to Spa on the Twenty. Its Spa Escape Package runs Sunday to Thursday only, so Friday-to-Sunday stays book at regular rates with treatments added separately. Add winter walks, tastings and farm-to-table dinners.

Can you recommend a spa resort in Ontario wine country for a weekend getaway?

For a spa weekend in Niagara wine country, start in Jordan Village. Inn On The Twenty (opens in a new tab) puts suites with fireplaces and whirlpool tubs, a farm-to-table restaurant and Spa on the Twenty under one roof, and Cave Spring Vineyard’s Jordan Tasting Room is across the street. Jordan House (opens in a new tab) is built around an 1842 heritage structure, and its guests get full access to the Inn’s restaurant and spa. That’s why the Benchlands win for a reset: Jordan Village alone covers your stay, your spa time, a tasting and a dinner, and the rest of the weekend is a short drive away.

Want more privacy? Vineland Estates Winery (opens in a new tab) rents a one-bedroom B&B cottage and a three-bedroom estate guest house, each with a kitchen and a complimentary bottle of wine. Cave Spring’s Vineyard Estate House (opens in a new tab) is a self-catered farmhouse on the Beamsville Bench overlooking Lake Ontario, with many estate wineries within a 15-minute drive. You’ll find more suites and cottages in Where to Stay in Niagara Wine Country This Winter (opens in a new tab).

Friday evening

Check in, then swing across to Cave Spring (opens in a new tab)’s Jordan tasting room for a glass before dinner. They recommend booking ahead. Then settle in at Inn On The Twenty Restaurant (opens in a new tab), set in the oldest section of an 1871 winery building with views over the Twenty Valley. Dinner there needs a reservation, so book your table when you book your room.

Which wellness package should you book for a Niagara spa stay?

Jordan Village’s Spa Escape Package (opens in a new tab) includes an overnight stay at Inn On The Twenty (from $490 a night) or Jordan House and a $125 spa credit per guest at Spa on the Twenty. Those rates are for two people sharing a traditional room, Sunday to Thursday only. Use promo code ESCAPE when you book.

On a Friday-to-Sunday weekend, book your room at regular rates and add spa treatments separately. If you’d rather use the package, shift the plan below to a Sunday-to-Tuesday midweek reset. You have to book spa services in advance, and the credit can’t be used on RMT massage, so spend it on another treatment.

Entrance of the Inn on the Twenty, with dark wood double doors, white columns, and seasonal evergreen wreaths and planters.

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Saturday morning

Early risers can start on the urban side in St. Catharines. Wander the St. Catharines Farmers Market (opens in a new tab) at Market Square, open Saturdays year-round, and stock up on snacks for your room. Or stretch it out at Lost ’n Found Yoga (opens in a new tab), a St. Catharines studio with single-pass options for visitors. Check the class schedule before you go.

Then head back to Jordan for your appointment at Spa on the Twenty (opens in a new tab). For a cozy winter treatment, try the spa’s BABOR Experience Wrap (opens in a new tab). You can browse the full menu on the spa’s page and reserve ahead.

Snowy exterior of the cream-colored Inn on the Twenty, with bare trees, holiday wreaths, and a red wrought-iron chair out front.

Where can you take a quiet winter walk between spa treatments?

Saturday midday

Bundle up for a walk at Ball’s Falls Conservation Area (opens in a new tab) in Lincoln, in the Twenty Valley. Follow the GeoHike trail and its QR-coded geology signs, and stop at the Wind Phone, which the park provides with Hospice Niagara. You can reserve a day-use pass online ahead of time.

For a shorter outing, Rockway Conservation Area (opens in a new tab) has two waterfalls on Fifteen Mile Creek (about 19.5 m and 12.2 m high), a 1 km wheelchair-friendly stone-dust trail and free admission. Winter hours and trail conditions aren’t confirmed for either park, so check before you go and wear boots with good grip. For more routes, see Winter Hiking and Waterfalls in Niagara (opens in a new tab).

Two champagne flutes and a fruit plate on a gold tray atop a tufted ottoman, beside a cream tufted armchair.

Which Benchlands wineries suit an unhurried winter tasting?

Saturday afternoon

Choose two wineries, not five, and take your time. At Fielding Estate Winery (opens in a new tab) in Beamsville, book a Wine Dome Lounge session in one of its cold-season domes. The Wine Lodge is open seven days a week year-round (opens in a new tab) except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Hidden Bench Estate Winery (opens in a new tab) is also on Locust Lane and pours tastings in the Beamsville Bench sub-appellation. Book through its site and confirm hours before you go.

Closer to Jordan, Flat Rock Cellars (opens in a new tab) offers personalized tastings with cheese and charcuterie plates, and its hours are shorter from November to April. For a no-reservation option, Vineland Estates (opens in a new tab) takes walk-ins at its tasting room seven days a week. For more places to sip, see Wine & Craft Beverages (opens in a new tab).

Where should you book dinner and Sunday brunch on a wellness weekend?

Saturday evening

Dress up a little for dinner at The Restaurant at Peninsula Ridge (opens in a new tab) in Beamsville. It’s in a Victorian mansion overlooking the escarpment and vineyards, and its menus are designed to pair with the estate’s wines. Reserve ahead. For more fine dining, including MICHELIN-recognized spots, see Fine Dining in St. Catharines and Niagara Wine Country (opens in a new tab).

Sunday morning

If your Sunday falls on Dec. 13, start with Merry & Mindful Yoga: Find Your Holiday Balance (opens in a new tab) in Inn On The Twenty’s Windows Room. It costs $25 plus taxes and gratuities, it’s for ages 19 and up, you bring your own mat, and you need to RSVP. Confirm the date with the hotel first.

Otherwise, sleep in, then tuck into brunch at August Restaurant (opens in a new tab) in downtown Beamsville (check which days it serves brunch). Or pick up pastries at RPM Bakehouse (opens in a new tab) in Jordan Station; check hours before you go. Stop at the Rockway falls one last time on your way home.

Staying for the holidays? Inn On The Twenty Restaurant’s holiday dinners (opens in a new tab) are listed for Dec. 24 to 26 for Christmas and Dec. 31 for New Year’s Eve. Both need reservations, so confirm dates with the hotel when you book.

Plan it: Book your room and your spa time together, and reserve your dinners at the same time. Then plan the rest with Hotels, B&Bs and Vacation Rentals in Niagara (opens in a new tab), Niagara Restaurants, Wineries and Breweries (opens in a new tab) and Niagara Holiday Events (opens in a new tab). Your slow weekend starts here!

FAQs

Can you recommend a top wellness spa package in Ontario wine country?

In St. Catharines and the Niagara Benchlands, the Spa Escape Package (opens in a new tab) in Jordan Village includes an overnight stay at Inn On The Twenty or Jordan House and a $125 credit per guest at Spa on the Twenty. It’s offered Sunday to Thursday only, so Friday-to-Sunday stays book at regular rates with treatments added separately. Book your spa treatments in advance.

Which Ontario spa hotel suits a weekend getaway in Niagara wine country?

Inn On The Twenty (opens in a new tab) in Jordan Village has suites with fireplaces and whirlpool tubs, plus a farm-to-table restaurant and Spa on the Twenty on site. Guests at nearby Jordan House (opens in a new tab) also get full access to the Inn’s restaurant and spa.

What wellness services can visitors find around St. Catharines and the Niagara Benchlands?

Spa on the Twenty at Inn On The Twenty in Jordan offers spa treatments, including a BABOR Experience Wrap. In St. Catharines, Lost ’n Found Yoga (opens in a new tab) sells single-pass classes for visitors. Check its schedule before you go.

Can you go for a nature walk in the Niagara Benchlands in winter?

Yes. Rockway Conservation Area (opens in a new tab) in Lincoln lists year-round, sunrise-to-sunset access, free admission, two waterfalls and a 1 km stone-dust trail, and Ball’s Falls Conservation Area has a self-serve off-season vehicle rate. Winter conditions at both parks aren’t confirmed, so check before you head out.

Can you pair a winter spa stay with wine tastings in Niagara?

Easily. Cave Spring’s Jordan tasting room is across the street from Inn On The Twenty, and Cave Spring (opens in a new tab) recommends booking ahead. In Beamsville, Fielding Estate Winery runs Wine Dome Lounge sessions in the cold season.

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