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Nothin To Wine About:
A Victoria wine tour to the Cowichan Valley, BC
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Visiting beautiful Victoria, BC? We have the perfect day trip for you. Join us on a full-day Victoria wine tour to the Cowichan Valley! We’ll cross over the scenic Malahat drive into the Cowichan Valley where you’ll sample a variety of local wine throughout the day. We’ll stop at four local wineries to sample delicious, Vancouver Island wine, take in the beautiful views between our stops and play your favourite tunes or get on the karaoke mic and sing your heart out as we drive!
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If you’re searching for a relaxed, curated and fun-filled Victoria BC wine tasting tour, this tour is for you.
$169
(per person)
Tour Highlights at a Glance
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​​Enjoy the panoramic views on our one hour bus ride from Victoria to the Cowichan Valley. We'll visit 4 of our favourite wineries where we’ll spend the day sampling wine and getting to know each one’s characteristic approach to valley varietals.
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Not only is this a great way to experience the region, but this wine tour 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.
Victoria Price Per Guest
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Victoria pickup and drop off: CAD $169 per guest + GST
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Minimum 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 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.
The bus ride from Victoria to the Cowichan Valley is about one hour.​
​What To Bring on your Victoria Wine Tour
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Lunch if you select Option 1
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Bring two pieces of ID for winery tastings
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Dress for the weather
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. The drive from Victoria into the valley is part of the experience.
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What You Can Expect at Each Stop
Across the day, guests typically enjoy:
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Guided tastings featuring cool-climate Vancouver Island varietals
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All tastings include both white and red wines, and some roses
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A mix of seated and standing tasting experiences
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Opportunities to learn each winery's approach and style
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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.
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If you have a special request about a winery you want to visit on your Victoria 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 Victoria Wine Tour
Each itinerary can vary slightly, but this is our general schedule:
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10:00 AM: Pickup in Victoria
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11:00 AM: Winery tasting stop #1
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12:00 PM: Winery tasting stop #2 (usually our lunch stop)
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1:30 PM: Winery tasting stop #3
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2:30 PM: Winery tasting stop #4
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3:30 PM: Depart our last winery stop
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4:30PM: Drop off in Victoria
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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.
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You don't need a reason to book a wine tour, but our 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 from Victoria?
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.