Spend a relaxed day driving from Victoria into the Cowichan Valley to visit four award-winning wineries. Expect guided tastings, a farm-to-table lunch, and scenic vineyard stops with hotel pickup included.
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The van eases out of Victoria before sunrise, the city shrinking behind you as coastal air tightens around the windshield. Sixty minutes later the land opens into gentle slopes of vine rows and pasture; the Cowichan Valley greets visitors with sunlight on leaves and the distant hum of tractor gears.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short, low-grade walks between tasting rooms
Wildlife
History
Cowichan Valley has been shaped by glacial soils and the long presence of Cowichan Tribes; modern viticulture expanded here in the late 20th century with a focus on cool-climate varieties.
Conservation
Many local wineries practice water-wise irrigation and small-scale biodiversity planting; visitors are encouraged to respect private property and pack out waste.
Reserve your spot on the Victoria Full Day Guided Wine Tour With 4 Wineries today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Carry valid ID
The legal drinking age in British Columbia is 19—bring government-issued ID to every tasting.
Dress in layers
Mornings can be cool and afternoons warm; a light jacket is useful for patio tastings and breezy hillsides.
Pace tastings and hydrate
Sip slowly, alternate with water (provided) and eat at the included lunch to avoid overconsumption.
Comfortable footwear
Tastings require short walks on gravel and grass—closed-toe shoes provide better footing.
Government ID
Required to participate in tastings (minimum age 19).
Light waterproof jacket
Protects from coastal drizzle and cool breezes during spring and shoulder seasons.
spring
Comfortable walking shoes
Good traction for gravel paths and grassy patios at wineries.
Reusable water bottle
Helpful for staying hydrated between tastings; bottled water is usually provided.
summer