Vancouver Island Wineries, Vineyards, Wine Tours

Vancouver Island, BC Travel and Wine Guide

Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver Island, British Columbia wineries, vineyards and wine tours operate near communities surrounded by good soil and growing conditions. The quality of the wine produced by Vancouver Island wineries and the growing conditions on Vancouver Island produce wines higher in acids and more aromatic.

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The mild weather conditions on Vancouver Island allows for a longer fermentation process producing lighter and fruitier wines. Island wines are winning awards. In some circles Vancouver Island is earning a reputation as the “Napa Valley of the North”

Vancouver Island Wineries, Vineyards Facts & Tips

Establish a dedicated driver on self guided wine tasting tours. Drinking and driving laws are strictly enforced in Canada.
Book your guided wineries & vineyards tour online in advance to avoid disappointment.
Early March the local wineries and vineyards begin hosting wine tours and wine tasting events.
The summer season is the beginning of wine tours, outdoor events, dinners and wine festivals.
The summer solstice, around the middle of June, is usually a very busy time for the celebration of wine.
October is picking season.

Vancouver Island Wineries, Vineyards and Wine Regions

Vancouver Island, British Columbia wineries, vineyards and wine tours are based on local geography and wine growing regions. The Cowichan Valley has the largest collection of wineries. There are also wineries in Victoria, Saanich, Nanaimo, Sooke, Port Alberni, and the Comox Valley.

Explore a Winery or with a Wine Tour on Vancouver Island

To plan and research your next wine tour experience with a Vancouver Island winery please visit our communities on this website. In each Vancouver Island community is an "Attraction" category which lists participating wineries & vineyards tours or for a quick find, use our website search feature.