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Local Resources

Many organizations in Nova Scotia play a role in attracting investment to the province, including those interested in the wine business. Each organization listed below can help answer your questions and facilitate discussions with industry as you explore the opportunities here.

The Winery Association of Nova Scotia

Marketing agency for producers and works to improve the industry's investment and regulatory environment

The Grape Growers Association of Nova Scotia

Supports grape growers and their practices and facilitates knowledge-sharing

Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture

Responsible for investment attraction for agriculturally-based industries
Source of research and information on growing practices
Source of information on regulatory requirements, permits, quality standards

Nova Scotia Regional Development Authorities

Your local, on-the-ground resource to market intelligence in the area in which you are interested

Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation

Principal distributor of wine across Nova Scotia
Inspection and permits; if selling wine to/through the NSLC

Nova Scotia Business Inc.

Responsible for investment attraction in several key sectors

Taste of Nova Scotia

Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia

Hotel Association of Nova Scotia

Lounge and Beverage Room Association

Private Liquor Stores: Cristall & Luckett Wine Merchants, Bishop's Cellar, VinArt, Premier Wines

Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage

Nova Scotia Alcohol and Gaming Authority

Nova Scotia Economic and Rural Development