Shuswap
The cool climate of the Shuswap
gives special character to its wines.
Vancouver Island
Promising varieties in this unique
seaside environment.
Gulf Islands
A vibrant community of
wine producing islands.
Fraser Valley
Dedicated to producing high quality,
handcrafted wines.
Similkameen Valley
Pristine vineyards, set amongst a rugged
mountainous backdrop.
Okanagan Valley
British Columbias premier
grapegrowing region.
Kootenays
Home to pristine rivers, lakes,
alpine meadows & snow-capped mountains.
Lillooet
Long, hot, dry summers, with
cool nights and crisp wine.
Thompson Valley
Expanding the boundaries of
quality BC winemaking.
Shuswap
The cool climate of the Shuswap
gives special character to its wines.
Vancouver Island
Promising varieties in this unique
seaside environment.
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VINEYARDS IN BC
369
LICENSED BC WINERIES
335
Grape Wineries
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BC is rich in spectacular views, extraordinary flavours and memorable stories.
British Columbia’s wine country is divided into several renowned regions, identified by ‘Geographical Indications’ (GIs), furthermore by ‘sub Geographical Indications’ (sub-GIs), each with its own unique terroir and climate. The distinct microclimates and soil types-produce a wide variety of grape varietals and wine styles to explore.
Like the landscape, each bottle of BC wine delivers a diverse sensory experience that is as extraordinary as the province itself. Every sip is a genuine reflection of the people that created it and the land from which it is crafted.
BC’s thriving wine industry attracts talented BC’s thriving award-winning wine industry attracts talented winemakers from around the world. Each of these trained professionals have brought their knowledge, passion and fresh ideas to our wine communities helping to shape an identity and style unique to British Columbia.
BC wine country has so much to offer; discover the wine, the people, and the place by planning your visit now. Stay informed, visit Know Before You Go.
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The Okanagan Valley
10,920
Acres Planted
222
Licensed Grape Wineries
With an ever-changing panorama, the valley stretches over 250 kilometres, across sub-regions, each with distinct soil and climate conditions suited to growing a range of varietals from sun-ripened reds to lively fresh and often crisp whites.
Kootenays
117
Acres Planted
5
Licensed Grape Wineries
Located in the southeastern corner of British Columbia, the Kootenay region is home to pristine rivers, lakes, waterfalls, beaches, mineral hot springs, alpine meadows and snow-capped mountains.
Shuswap
107
Acres Planted
9
Licensed Grape Wineries
Wines have been produced here since 1997, predominately of cool climate varieties, which is understandable as it is one of the most northerly grapegrowing regions in North America.
Thompson Valley
93
Acres Planted
4
Licensed Grape Wineries
Nestled amongst the natural beauty of the North and South Thompson Rivers in and around Kamloops, the rain shadow of the high coastal mountains, the semi-arid conditions and diverse microclimates provide many creative options for our winemakers to shine.
The Similkameen Valley
768
Acres Planted
22
Licensed Grape Wineries
The Similkameen Valley is a pristine stretch of vineyards, set amongst the dramatic backdrop of rugged and awe-inspiring mountains. Considered the “organic capital of Canada”, the area is known for small farms and producers dedicated to creating quality produce, delectable foods, and award-winning wines.
Fraser Valley
194
Acres Planted
42
Licensed Grape Wineries
Encompassing Vancouver, Surrey, Richmond, New Westminster to Delta, Langley, Aldergrove and Abbotsford in the east, the Fraser Valley wine region is dedicated to producing high quality, handcrafted wines with diverse varieties and styles: from unique fruit wines to delicious sparkling wines to fresh, fruit-forward table wines to fortified.
Lillooet
51
Acres Planted
2
Licensed Grape Wineries
One of the oldest towns in the province, Lillooet is located at the southern tip of the Cariboo Chilcotin region of British Columbia. The climate is very similar to the traditional grapegrowing regions in the Okanagan Valley with long, hot, dry summers. However, nights are cooler, making average summer temperatures slightly lower than the Okanagan, but at the same time preserving the fresh crisp acidity in the wines.
Gulf Islands
110
Acres Planted
12
Licensed Grape Wineries
A vibrant community of wine producing islands – Salt Spring, Pender, Saturna, Quadra, Gabriola, Hornby, Denman – offer a glimpse into an easygoing lifestyle that allows time to savour the quiet moments with a fitting variety of unpretentious wines.
Vancouver Island
31
Acres Planted
23
Licensed Grape Wineries
On Vancouver Island, grape winemaking really began after a provincial government-funded trial – the Duncan Project – identified Pinot Gris, Auxerrois and Ortega as promising varieties for this unique seaside environment.
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