Indulge in a Wine & Food & Farms (Cheese) Tour - Cowichan Valley

Stop At: Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island, British Columbia

This tour offers sightseeing, history and points of interest along the route to wine country. Stunning views as we climb the Malahat Mountain range. Passing through old growth forest and stopping at the summit for an amazing picturesque view of the Saanich Inlet, Gulf Island and San Juan Islands (Salish Sea)
Our destination is the Cowichan Valley translated by local First Nations this ares is called "the warm land".
This tour offers amazing views as we climb the Malahat Mountain range. Time for a few pictures as your driver/guide shares the history along route while referring to many points of interest along the way.
This is a fast paced day with plans to enjoy tastings at 3 wineries, a picnic lunch at one, time to explore and shop in Cowichan Bay and stop for that perfect picture along the way. Let's go!

Duration: 40 minutes

Sample Menu

• Charcuterie picnic - Lunch offers an excellent selection of Locally Grown and Harvested produce and many items produced in-house.Diet issues no problem with notice.

• Driver/guide
• 3 wineries with tastings/fees at each stop. (Fri-Sun CHEESE FARM , tastings when available)
• Lunch - Seasonal picnic lunch filled with local delights. Diet concerns not an issue with 24 hour notice.

• Gratuities
• Alcoholic Beverages - Ever wanted to pop the top off a sparkling wine? Pay the day of experiece $30 to your guide/ you share the bottle of wine with pals.

• Not wheelchair accessible
• 24 hour notice Vegan/Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Must be 19 years or older to join tour and taste wine
• Service animals allowed
• Groups of 6 or less
• Near public transportation
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Most travelers can participate
• Service dogs only with proof of License and must be in uniform and working
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Traveler pickup is offered
We depart our first location at 9:45am. The Hotel Grand Pacific.
Due to new bike lanes we have limited access to many hotels and traffic issues. We have chosen several different areas to pick up, covering 4 quadrants of downtown.
* Hotel Grand Pacific is our first departure point
* Clipper Ferry Terminal parking area
* Royal BC Museum (out front of Museum entrance, on Belleville street, please be on the sidewalk area)
* Double Tree Hilton or Marriott (next door to each other first reservation will meet at that hotel we will advise you prior if you pick this option)

No luggage or storage in our vehicles. (walkers or wheelchairs for example we have zero storage) Anything you bring must fit on your lap or at your feet.

Local groups of 6 please call our office for a flexible pickup location.

10:00 AM

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

6 hours