Top Vancouver Island Wine, Beer & Spirits

Vancouver Island is known for producing great wines in a beautiful environment. Visit well-regarded wineries on Saanich Peninsula on this tour from Victoria, which includes private wine tastings at each location, a behind-the-scenes tour of a local winery, and a guide with extensive knowledge about the industry. This small-group tour is limited to 15 passengers or fewer for a more intimate experience.

Discover the wines of the Cowichan Valley on a wine tour from Victoria, and taste your way through part of Vancouver Island's fascinating wine trail. You’ll visit three wineries for tastings and tours, and enjoy lunch at a boutique winery surrounded by rolling vineyards. This wine tour includes round-trip transport from downtown Victoria, lunch, and tastings, for the perfect introduction to Vancouver Island wine.

Explore Victoria's history and culinary scene on this two-in-one, small-group walking tour of the British Columbian capital. Follow a guide to highlights such as the Parliament Buildings, the Inner Harbor, Fan Tan Alley, the Harmonious Gates of Interest, and the Victoria Public Market. Along the way, stop for food tastings of local products.

While most cities have food tours and themed pub crawls, few allow you to travel between venues in style on a harbor ferry. Admire Victoria’s scenic skyline on this small-group culinary adventure across the city’s waterways. Explore the Inner Harbour's Empress Hotel and Parliament Building before hopping on a ferry to enjoy live music at Bastion Square. Plus, enjoy complimentary snacks along with local drinks you can purchase at each stop.

Get a history lesson mixed with food as you wander around Old Town and Chinatown on this walking tour. Explore historic areas of the city, which started out as a fur trading outpost, as you taste the local cuisine. Plus, Victoria boasts one of the oldest Chinatown sections in North America. Sample an eclectic mix of cuisine that ranges from Thai dumplings to Mexican tacos, craft beer, and more.

Enjoy beer tastings only available in Vancouver on a neighborhood culture crawl among the city's most interesting local breweries. Walk along Brewery Creek to visit the best places to experience local beer while you learn about the craft beer movement and how it has evolved locally. Both veteran beer connoisseurs and curious beer newbies are welcome to join as we seek our next favorite Vancouver brew.

The Canadian city of Victoria has a rich British colonial history dating back to the Victorian era, evident in its striking architecture and historic landmarks. Explore the city in style by traditional horse-drawn carriage, and take in sites of interest such as James Bay— one of Vancouver Island's oldest neighborhoods. As your horse clops along, enjoy fine views over Victoria to the Olympic Mountain range beyond.

Discover Vancouver beyond the ordinary on this unique full-day experience combining iconic city landmarks, coastal heritage, award-winning local wine, designer shopping, and authentic local culture. Journey through scenic False Creek and Cambie Bridge, visit the charming Steveston Fisherman's Wharf and historic Britannia Shipyards, enjoy a guided 3-pour wine tasting at Lu Lu Island Winery, and shop at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet. Complete your adventure with a visit to Vancouver's famous Earnest Ice Cream. Complimentary Cruise Terminal pick-up and airport drop-off for evening flights make this the perfect tour for cruise passengers and visitors seeking an unforgettable Vancouver experience.

Join us on our newest tour offering as we experience the incredible craft beer scene in beautiful Chinatown and Old Town in Victoria, B.C. This 2.5-hour walking tour visits 4 local breweries and iconic pubs in the historic Chinatown and Old Town neighbourhoods. There are 4 beer tastings and 3 food tastings from local vendors. Between tastings, we explore the hidden alleyways of these historic districts. Like our award-winning food tour, the Alleyways and Ales Craft Beer Tour includes insider information about local brewers and a fun dialogue about the history of this remarkable part of Victoria.

Feel like you’ve stepped back in time to vintage Victoria with a private tour through the city’s most splendid neighborhoods aboard a horse-drawn carriage. Beginning at the illustrious Empress Hotel, admire sailing ships in the Inner Harbor and trot through the leafy gardens and lawns of Beacon Hill Park. Pass stately Victorian mansions and other local landmarks like the Trans-Canada Highway Mile 0 marker, and take in fantastic views of the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca during the stylish ride.

Maximize your chances of seeing whales, bald eagles, and other wildlife along the dramatic coast of Vancouver Island on this half-day wildlife cruise from Cowichan Bay. In the company of just your private group of up to 12 and an expert guide, set out in a rigid inflatable boat that’s perfect for exploring the rugged coast and Gulf Islands.

Join a fun group of beer lovers for a beer tour of Victoria’s craft breweries, sampling some of the city’s best brews along the way. Let someone else do the driving, so you can focus on exploring local beer, with a flight of four samples at each of three breweries. This Victoria beer tour includes beer and all transport, and it’s the perfect introduction to the energetic Vancouver Island brewing community.