Contacts
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 ScotiaMarketing agency for producers and works to improve the industry's investment and regulatory environment
The Grape Growers Association of Nova ScotiaSupports grape growers and their practices and facilitates knowledge-sharing
Nova Scotia Department of AgricultureResponsible for investment attraction for agriculturally-based industries
Source of research and information on growing practices
Source of information on regulatory requirements, permits, quality standards
Your local, on-the-ground resource to market intelligence in the area in which you are interested
- Kings Community Economic Development Agency: Come Visit The Land of Orchards Vineyards & Tides
- Annapolis Digby Economic Development Agency
- Lunenburg-Queens Regional Development Authority
- Strait-Highlands Regional Development Authority
- Hants Regional Development Authority
- Cumberland Regional Economic Development Association
Principal distributor of wine across Nova Scotia
Inspection and permits; if selling wine to/through the NSLC
Responsible for investment attraction in several key sectors
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