Cowichan Sips & Scenes
Taste the Valley, Savour the View
A guided full-day tasting tour through Cowichan Valley — two boutique wineries, BC's oldest cidery, a farm-style lunch, and panoramic Malahat views.
Per Person
$215 per person
Duration
6-hour day trip
Group Size
Max 14 guests
Age Requirement
Must be 19 years of age or older
A Relaxed Journey Through Cowichan
Discover Cowichan Valley's finest flavours on Cowichan Sips & Scenes — a guided tasting tour visiting two boutique wineries and a historic cidery. Enjoy a farm-style lunch from the menu, a self-guided orchard walk at the cidery, and optional tastings of aged apple brandy and Canadian spirits.
Your local guide provides commentary along the route, including a panoramic viewpoint stop at the Malahat Summit — nearly 1,200 feet above sea level with sweeping sea-to-sky views. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available. This is a non-smoking tour.
Online Exclusive Offer
Online Exclusive: $10 off per person with promo code 10Wine2027. Online only. Cannot be combined with other offers.
Your Day
Tour Itinerary
- 1
Hotel Pickup
We provide door-to-door service to downtown Victoria hotels. Please be outside at your pickup location 15 minutes prior to departure.
- 2
Depart Victoria
We depart promptly at 10:00 am — please be on time so we can fit everything planned for your tour.
- 3
Malahat Summit Viewpoint
Stop at Split Rock on the Malahat for spectacular sea-to-sky panoramic views, nearly 1,200 feet above sea level.
- 4
First Winery
Welcome to the Cowichan Valley — 'the warm land.' Visit the first of two boutique wineries and enjoy guided tastings with commentary from your local guide.
- 5
Farm-Style Lunch
Enjoy a hot farm-style lunch from the group menu. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available.
- 6
Merridale Cidery & Distillery
Visit BC's oldest cidery, renowned for heritage apple cider and brandies. Enjoy included cider tastings, a self-guided orchard walk, and optional brandy or cocktail flights (additional fee, paid at venue).
- 7
Return to Victoria
Return to your downtown Victoria hotel, traffic depending.
What's Included
Included
- Hotel door-to-door pickup (downtown Victoria)
- Local guide with commentary along the route
- Panoramic viewpoint stop at Malahat Summit
- Tastings at two local boutique wineries
- Visit to BC's oldest cidery — Merridale Cidery & Distillery
- All scheduled wine and cider tasting fees
- Farm-style hot lunch from the group menu (~$25 value)
- 18% gratuities at all venues
- Self-guided cidery orchard walk (when available)
Not Included
- Driver gratuities
- Optional brandy flight — $25 + tax (paid directly to venue)
- Optional cocktail flight — $24 + tax (paid directly to venue)
- Water (feel free to bring your own bottle)
- Pickups outside downtown Victoria (we'll suggest a nearby hotel)
Highlight Stop
BC's Oldest Cidery
Visit Merridale Cidery & Distillery, home to some of British Columbia's oldest European cider-apple varieties. Enjoy included cider tastings, a self-guided orchard walk through the heritage apple trees, and the option to upgrade with a brandy or cocktail flight (paid directly at the venue).
Pickup
9:45 am — hotel door-to-door (downtown Victoria hotels)
Departure
10:00 am sharp
Return
Approximately 4:00 pm (traffic depending)
Min. Guests
Minimum 6 guests to depart (reservations are combined)
Ready to Taste the Valley?
$215 per person · Must be 19 years of age or older
Minimum 6 guests to depart (reservations are combined)
Online booking? Use promo code 10Wine2027 for $10 off per person.