$12,000,000
For sale: Other

Presenting a rare opportunity to acquire one of Canada's most respected and internationally recognized wineries in the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake at 823 Line 6 Road. Founded in 2012, Big Head Wines is a purpose-built, multi-award-winning operation producing approximately 24,000 cases annually, with sales driven direct-to-consumer, supported by a large wine club membership and a soon-to-be-established LCBO presence, demonstrating exceptional brand strength, retail power, and a loyal customer base. Global accolades include Ontario Red Wine of the Year (2024), Best Chenin Blanc in the World (2024), Platinum Medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards, and multiple Lieutenant Governor's Awards for Excellence. Founder and Winemaker Andrzej Lipiski was recently awarded the prestigious Karl Kaiser Canadian Winemaker Award. The state-of-the-art facility offers approximately 12,475 sq ft of interior space plus 12,881 sq ft exterior, designed for production, hospitality, administration, and retail sales, including a 734 sq ft tasting bar, 1,259 sq ft hospitality/dining area, commercial space, production and storage rooms, two offices, staff areas, and five washrooms. Approved expansion plans add two levels totaling 16,747 sq ft, including an upper-level restaurant/wine bar with kitchen and washrooms, plus a lower-level barrel cellar, tasting room, loading area, and elevator access, bringing total building area to 32,586 sq ft. Ideally positioned in Canada's premier cool-climate wine region with strong tourism traffic, 1.5 hours to Toronto, 15 minutes to Niagara Falls, and close to Buffalo and major Southern Ontario markets. The offering also includes an on-site residence with approximately 2,636 sq ft on the main floor plus 1,915 sq ft finished lower level, featuring 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, principal rooms, den, loft, attached garage, wine cellar, recreation areas, and private in-ground pool. An exceptional live-work estate combining legacy, lifestyle, and proven performance.
Sold data
Homes in Niagara-on-the-Lake (Virgil) took a median of 39 days to sell over the last 90 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 21 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 75, across 99 recorded sales.
That clock counts only the listing each home finally sold on. Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 80 days.
The median sale price was $989,000.
Homes sold for about 4.4% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 3% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 26% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 99 recorded sales in the last 90 days — a small sample, so treat these figures as indicative. Aggregate statistics only; individual sale prices are not shown.
Schools
Niagara-on-the-Lake (Virgil) has 2 Fraser Institute–rated schools (2 elementary).
School ratings from the Fraser Institute's Ontario school report cards.
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