A Little of Everything
Craft Mix Tour of the Cowichan Valley, BC
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This full day tour is a perfect alternative to our traditional wine tour. Spend the day with us sampling local beer, wine, cider and spirits, crafted locally in the Cowichan Valley. Perfect for groups with different tastes, you get a wine tour, brewery tour, cider tour and distillery tour all in one. Take in the beautiful views of the Cowichan Valley along the way, listen to your favourite tunes or grab the mic and sing your heart out on our very own karaoke system. Private tour options available.
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Click the book button below to see our available dates and times.
$149
(per person)
Tour Highlights at a Glance
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​​​Visit and have tastings at a Cowichan winery, cidery, distillery and brewery.
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Not only is this a great way to experience the region, but it makes a great activity for get-togethers and celebrations like birthdays, bachelorette parties, family trips, etc.
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Our bus is equipped with Bluetooth and karaoke! Whether you want to get on the mic and sing your heart out, or just relax and enjoy the valley views, we’re here to accommodate whatever kind of experience you’re looking for.
Cowichan Craft Mix Tour Rates
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Cowichan pickup and drop off: CAD $149 per guest + GST
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Pickup from Lake Cowichan and Youbou area for an extra $80 fee per group
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Victoria pickup and drop off: CAD $169 per guest + GST
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Nanaimo pickup and drop off: CAD $169 per guest + GST
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Min. guest requirement: 6 guests to run a public wine tour
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Private group option: available for groups of 10 or more
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Use the booking form to view available dates and times
How the Day is Structured
We curate our mix tours with a few things in mind. An easy flow, optimal travel time so we can maximize wine time and a relaxed pace so you can take in and experience each unique tasting room we visit.
What To Bring on your Cowichan Craft Mix Tour
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Bring two pieces of ID
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Dress for the weather
Where We Visit in the Cowichan Valley
The Cowichan Valley is known as a wine region but we also have some amazing breweries, distilleries and the oldest commercial cidery in BC. Some tastings are intimate with the owners while others are vibrant establishments with knowledgeable staff who can guide you through each tasting.
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What You Can Expect at Each Stop
Across the day, guests typically enjoy:
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A mix of guided and self paced tasting experiences
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A mix of seated and standing tasting experiences
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Time for photos, bottle browsing, and relaxed transitions between stops
How We Plan Our Route
Our Cowichan craft mix tour lineups can shift by season, group size, special events, availability and can depending on your pickup location. We curate your craft mix tour to have the best flow between our four stops in the Cowichan Valley.
If you have a special request about a tasting room you want to visit on your mix tour we can most likely accommodate it! Just be sure to let us know at the time of booking. Once your booking comes in we make reservations promptly as the tasting rooms can get quite busy, especially on weekends and in the high season.
Sample Itinerary for a Cowichan Craft Mix Tour
Each itinerary can vary slightly, but this is our general schedule:
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10:30 AM: Pickup in Cowichan
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11:00 AM: Winery tasting stop #1
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12:00 PM: Cidery tasting stop #2 (usually our lunch stop)
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1:30 PM: Distillery tasting stop #3
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2:30 PM: Brewery tasting stop #4
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3:30 PM: Depart our last stop
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4:00PM: Drop off in Cowichan
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Please note: Victoria and Nanaimo bookings pickup time is 10:00 AM and drop off is about 4:30 PM
This pacing gives enough time to enjoy each stop while keeping the day comfortable and organized.
Who This Tour Is Best For
Our Cowichan Valley craft mix tour is best for those who want to try a little of everything the Cowichan Valley has to offer. It’s great for groups with mixed tastes so that everyone can find something to enjoy if some guests aren’t the biggest wine fans. This tour highlights the best wine, cider, beer and spirits being locally crafted here, in the Cowichan Valley.
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Our craft mix tours are especially popular for get togethers and celebrations:
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Birthday celebrations
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Bachelorette parties
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Corporate events
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Family or friends get togethers
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Girls weekends or Mom’s day out
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we book multiple pickup and drop off stops?
We generally only include one pickup and drop off per booking. If you’d like an extra stop and it’s not too far out of the way we can usually accommodate it. Just let us know your request in the booking form
Can we hold a date?
If you know which date you’d like to book but aren’t quite ready for the full payment we can take a $200 deposit to hold the date.
Can we request specific wineries?
If you have any specific winery requests please note them in the booking form as we only take them at the time of booking. By default, we’ll select the best wineries on route that make for the perfect day :)
Will there be another group on the tour with us?
If your group is 6-9 people there is a chance there may be another group with you onboard. Private bookings are reserved for groups of 10 or more guests.
Can we book a private tour?
Yes. Private group options are available for groups of 10 or more.
Someone in our group isn’t drinking. Can they still join the tour?
Yes! We’re happy to offer a $30 discount to guests who want to join the day but don’t drink alcohol. We will do our best to include a nonalcoholic option where available.
If it’s raining will our tour still run?
Yes! We operate rain or shine, year round. Many tasting rooms have beautiful patios that are great for summer but for the cooler months tastings move inside.
What karaoke songs do you have?
We have a library of hundreds of songs here. If you have any requests about songs just let us know at least a few days before your booking and we’ll do our best to have them downloaded for you.
