Manitoba

Canada's Manitoba province, famed for its countless lakes, grapples with a climate challenging for grape cultivation. Vitis vinifera strains struggle, prompting reliance on French-American hybrid vines, better suited for the region's conditions.

In Manitoba's agricultural triangle, extending from the southeast border with Ontario to the western Saskatchewan border, efforts focus on cold-hardy grape varieties. Notable recent additions include Frontenac (1996), Marquette (2005), and Frontenac Gris (2003).

In Manitoba's agricultural triangle, extending from the southeast border with Ontario to the western Saskatchewan border, efforts focus on cold-hardy grape varieties. Notable recent additions include Frontenac (1996), Marquette (2005), and Frontenac Gris (2003).

Think beyond grapes! Manitoba is a hotbed for innovation, with some wineries producing ice wines made from fruits like strawberries and raspberries.