Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake
Niagara College's School of Wine, Beer and Spirits is located at the 125-acre Daniel J. Patterson campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Our campus sits in the heart of Niagara's agricultural, wine and culinary country, which features a burgeoning craft beer industry. Niagara College's School of Wine, Beer and Spirits offers opportunities unprecedented in Canadian education, with exceptional student experiences via on-campus labs, and enterprises such our 40-acre vineyard, NC Teaching Brewery, NC Teaching Distillery, NC Teaching Spa, NC Teaching Greenhouse, hop yard and apiary.
Programs are taught by expert faculty with significant industry experience. Students also gain industry experience by working with industry partners and at special functions held on- and off-campus, engaging the community via not-for-profit and catered events, recipe competitions, industry research and innovation.
September 18, 2026
NC Craft is pouring its support into affordable housing, welcoming community members to taste, explore and make a difference through Habitat for Humanity Niagara’s new Build and Brew Passport. The initiative, which launched September 14 and runs through December 23, supports building affordable housing and strengthening communities throughout Niagara. “NC Craft is proud to be […]
September 16, 2026
Nostalgia meets the next generation of craft brewing on Saturday, September 16 as collectors gather for the eleventh annual Niagara Brewery Collectibles Club (NBCC) Fall Trade Show in support of NC students. To be held at Casa Dante Hall in Welland from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the show invites the community to explore a […]
September 11, 2026
Niagara College is uncorking another harvest season bringing craftsmanship and college spirit to Canada’s premier wine celebration. From exclusive festival pairings on campus to downtown parade day, here is how the college community can experience this year’s grape and wine festivities. Discovery Pass: What NC is pouring NC Craft at the Teaching Winery – the […]
September 04, 2026
Toast to the harvest at Benchmark with Niagara College’s expert winemaker. NC’s Winemaker’s Dinner will be held at Benchmark Restaurant (Daniel J. Patterson Campus) on Thursday, September 24 (from 6-10 p.m.). The evening celebrates NC’s Teaching Winery, the first of its kind in Canada, and its award-winning head winemaker Allison Findlay – who is also […]
August 14, 2026
Niagara College’s Teaching Brewery has added another feather to its brewing cap with a silver medal at the prestigious U.S. Open Beer Championship. NC Craft IPA took silver in the highly competitive English India Pale Ale / IPA category. “This is the first win for our IPA,” said Brewmaster Professor Jon Downing. “The IPA categories […]
August 14, 2026
The award-winning Event Management program is returning to Niagara College with a modern makeover this Fall – including flexible delivery options, enhanced experiential learning opportunities and an updated curriculum designed to meet the evolving demands of today’s event industry. Based at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake – in the heart of Niagara’s premier […]
August 13, 2026
Get ready to sip, savour and learn – a new NC Craft Masterclass is ready to take flight. Tickets are now available for NC Craft Masterclass Welcome to Wine Country. The two-hour guided tasting event will take place Thursday, August 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the NC Craft Beverage Centre. Designed as an […]
July 24, 2026
When the College’s trailblazing learning enterprises team up with its award-winning Research Innovation division, the results are decidedly effervescent. The proof is in the latest ready-to-drink (RTD) offerings rolled out…
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July 02, 2026
Representatives from the Government of Georgia experienced applied learning firsthand at Niagara College during a visit to the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake on June 5. Hosted by the Partnerships and Enterprises team, the visit provided an opportunity to showcase the College’s strengths in hands-on learning, student experience, and international collaboration. “As Niagara College […]
June 26, 2026
Niagara College’s School of Wine, Beer and Spirits is proving once again that its faculty is truly top shelf. Andrea Fujarczuk, Program Coordinator and Artisan Distilling Professor, has clinched the highly competitive 2026 Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI Legacy Award for the Kentucky chapter. Out of professional applicants from across North America and Europe, the […]
