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Cowichan Valley
Wine Tour

Nothin' To Wine About
A Wine Tour of Cowichan Valley, BC

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Welcome to BC’s youngest wine region, the Cowichan Valley! Spend the day with us touring the most concentrated wine region on Vancouver Island. We’ve designed this tour to be fun and relaxed and most importantly, packed with wine tastings. Let us take you to our favourite wineries where you’ll sample the best wine Vancouver Island has to offer. 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.

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$149

(per person)

Availability

Tour Highlights at a Glance

Visit 4 of our favourite Cowichan Valley wineries where we’ll spend the day sampling wine and getting to know each one’s characteristic approach to valley varietals.

Not only is this a great way to experience the Cowichan region, but this wine tour makes a great activity for get-togethers and celebrations like birthdays, bachelorette parties, family trips, etc.

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 Wine Tour Price

Cowichan pickup and drop off: CAD $149 per guest + GST
Pickup from Lake Cowichan and Youbou area for an extra $80 fee per group
Victoria pickup and drop off: CAD $169 per guest + GST
Nanaimo pickup and drop off: CAD $169 per guest + GST
Min. guest requirement: 6 guests to run a public wine tour
Private group option: available for groups of 10 or more
Use the booking form to view available dates and times

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How the Day is Structured

We curate our wine 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's Included in Your Day

Tastings, Transport, and Hosting

Not Included

Your booking includes:

Round-trip transportation on our adorable bus
Tastings at 4 Cowichan Valley wineries
All tasting fees
Local driver, guide and shoulder to cry on
Curated timing and winery route planning
Bluetooth and karaoke on the bus
Water bottles on the bus

This approach makes it easy for guests to enjoy a full Cowichan Valley wine tasting tour without worrying about booking appointments or planning the route.

Gratuities
Lunch - the wineries we visit don’t offer much in the way of food but several do have picnic policies.
- Option 1 - Bring your own picnic lunch to enjoy at one of our tasting stops. We have lots of space on board for coolers.
- Option 2 - We can arrange a sandwich platter from a local deli for lunch for an additional $10 per person
- Option 3 - Swap out one winery stop for a visit to Merridale Cider where there is a restaurant you can order lunch from. A cider tasting is included here in lieu of a wine tasting

Select your lunch option in the online booking form

What to Bring on your Cowichan Wine Tour

Lunch (if you select Option 1)
Bring two pieces of ID for winery tastings
Dress for the weather

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Where We Visit in the Cowichan Valley

The Cowichan Valley wine region offers a unique mix of boutique tasting rooms, estate vineyards, and scenic viewpoints.

Check out everywhere we visit here.

What You Can Expect at Each Stop

Across the day, guests typically enjoy:

Guided tastings featuring cool-climate Vancouver Island varietals
All tastings include both white and red wines, and some roses
A mix of seated and standing tasting experiences
Opportunities to learn each winery's approach and style
Time for photos, bottle browsing, and relaxed transitions between stops

How Winery Selection Works

Winery lineups can shift by season, group size, special events, availability and can depending on your pickup location. We are experts when it comes to Cowichan Wineries and will curate your tour to have the best flow between four of the best wineries in the Cowichan Valley.

If you have a special request about a winery you want to visit on your wine 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 wineries can get quite busy, especially on weekends and in the high season.

Sample Itinerary for a Cowichan Wine Tour

Each itinerary can vary slightly, but this is our general schedule:

10:30 AM: Pickup in Cowichan
11:00 AM: Winery tasting stop #1
12:00 PM: Winery tasting stop #2 (usually our lunch stop)
1:30 PM: Winery tasting stop #3
2:30 PM: Winery tasting stop #4
3:30 PM: Depart our last winery stop
4:00PM: Drop off in Cowichan

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

You certainly don’t have to be a wine expert to enjoy a day of wine tasting. In fact, it’s a great way for newbies to discover wine characteristics that they really enjoy. Our wine tour is the perfect way for wine experts, those new to wine and anywhere in between to discover the best wine Vancouver Island has to offer.

Our wine tours are especially popular for get togethers and celebrations:

Birthday celebrations
Bachelorette parties
Corporate events
Family or friends get togethers
Girls weekends or Mom’s day out

Jemaima Olori

Erika was a fantastic tour guide and such a lovely person! Organising the wine tour from the UK wasn't hard, and she kindly picked my group up from Parksville for a fair extra fee.
The wineries in our tour were great and unique in different ways, and we had ample time to enjoy the wines and try more if needed. We were also very lucky to have gotten some professional photos from Hannah Fergusson during the trip.
And finally - the karoke! After some liquid courage we sang our hearts out and had an amazing time.
Definitely a massive highlight of my holiday, and I heartily recommend Twofiveo Tours.

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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. Just mention how many guests are not drinking in the booking form and we'll refund you the discount. 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. Main wineries 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.

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