Cypress Hills Vineyard and Winery

2467 Reviews

Star Travel Rating

4/5

Review type

Things to do

Location

Date of travel

2013

Product name

Product country

Product city

Travelled with

Adult family

Reasons for trip

When I think of the prairies, especially in the summer, I envision clear blue skies and fields of wheat as far as the eye can see. The saying that you can see your dog run away for days is easy to understand if you have stood in the prairies where the view seems to go on forever. One of the last things you would expect to see is a field of grapevines. However, in the southwest corner of Saskatchewan you will find just that. The Cypress Hills Vineyard and Winery is a must stop if you are driving through the province, or a good day trip if you are based in the Province’s capital city of Regina.

I went there in June with an aunt and uncle who were visiting from England. I drove from Regina to pick them up in Moose Jaw and we continued west along the Trans-Canada Highway to Highway 21 at the Maple Creek turnoff. We stopped in Maple Creek and picked up the fixings for a picnic and headed through town onto highway 271 towards the winery and Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park. The winery has a restaurant but it was not serving its full food service yet so our plan was to have lunch in the park then head back to the winery for coffee break in the afternoon. The winery has luncheon service between June 25th and September 1st.

We drove past the winery and turned into Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park to see the views from the Conglomerate Cliffs, a highland plateau in the prairies. After lunch It was time to retrace our steps and visit the winery. The members of staff were very friendly and accommodating. After trying a few free samples (you can sample up to nine wines) we went out to the vineyard to take a self-guided tour. Our favourite wines were the rhubarb and sour cherry. The huge German rhubarb is evident in one corner of the vineyard as are chokecherry trees that will provide a windbreak for the vines as the trees grow to maturity. There are storyboards in the vineyards explaining that the vines are a hybrid of North American and European fruit that are able to withstand the cold prairie winters. The snow also provides some insulation for the plants.

There is a high fence around the vineyards to keep deer and other animals away from the vines, though I’m sure the deer could jump the fence with no difficulty. The patio of the restaurant overlooks the gardens and the vineyard and was our last stop for a drink and some Saskatoon berry pie a la mode. The vineyard is in a lovely spot and makes for a nice drive/day out. Next time I go I’ll make sure it is in season for the restaurant to be serving lunch. There are lots of wine related gifts for sale in the shop along with all the wines.

Visit website

Silver Travel Advisor

Join the club

Become a member to receive exclusive benefits

Our community is the heart of Silver Travel Advisor, we love nothing more than sharing ideas, inspiration, hints and tips between us.

Come feel the love on a Princess cruise. You’ll enjoy the MedallionClass experience others simply can’t, and it’s exclusively for everyone. Visit incredible destinations and be involved in the best experiences around each one of them.

Experience more with Princess and connect effortlessly with the world around you, spend time away with loved ones, take a moment for yourself, and fall in love with your holiday of a lifetime, every time.

With over 20 years of experience, Wendy Wu Tours has mastered the art of creating exceptional, fully inclusive tours which showcase the very best of each destination.

Each tour is led by a world-class guide, who will highlight the very best of their homeland, and includes authentic cultural experiences so you are not just seeing the sights, but truly immersing yourself in local life.

Say hello to ease at sea. Ambassador’s purpose is simple: they want to inspire every guest to experience authentic cruising, effortlessly and sustainably. Passionate about protecting our oceans and destinations, their ships comply with the highest industry emission standards and there is no single-use plastic on board.

On your voyage, you will receive the warmest of welcomes from the Ambassador community as you sail upon the friendliest ships afloat.

This is a global co-operative co-owned by local partners using real local experts and guides, which supports local communities, environments and wildlife. It offers travellers quirky places to stay, activity holidays and learning experiences. Not In The Guidebooks gets travellers off the beaten track into local culture with day experiences and longer, immersive adventures.

From wild wellness breaks in Wales to painting in Portugal, sustainable adventures in Mauritius to food safaris in Brazil, this is immersive, exciting travel.

Seabourn’s five intimate ships carry guests to the heart of great cities, exclusive yacht harbours and secluded coves around the world, while two new purpose-built expedition ships will combine exhilarating adventures in remote destinations with the sophisticated amenities of the world’s finest resorts at sea.

From the luxury of all suite accommodations to complimentary fine wines and spirits, and a no tipping policy, Seabourn exemplifies the definition of travelling well.