Wine Tours in Sooke, BC
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13 results
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Victoria Vineyards Afternoon Tour
by Vancouver Island Wine ToursSample outstanding hard ciders and wonderful wines produced by local vintners who’ve encapsulated the essence of an island lifestyle in this truly unique tour experience. Your Vancouver Island Wine Tours guide will graciously transport you to three distinctive wineries and a fabulous traditional cidery in the comfort of a spacious van. Enjoy grape varietals like pinot gris, pinot noir and more unique varietals such as ortega, marechal foch as well as some fabulous blackberry dessert wines. Then, sip an assortment of ciders from dry to dessert style. The personalities that greet you along the way only add to this personal and pleasurable day of touring. This tour is offered Wednesday to Sunday in season (spring until the end of harvest time in fall) and departs at 1pm. Tours can be organized year-round with advance notice. Tours include pick up and drop off at central downtown locations. Customized large group outings gladly offered.
Victoria, BC (28 km from Sooke)
$95 CAD Per Person -
Afternoon Wine Tour of Cowichan Valley
by Vancouver Island Wine ToursYour afternoon wine tour begins with a relaxing ride in Vancouver Island Wine Tours’ comfortable van, where you’ll take in dynamite views of the Salish Sea as you approach the stunning Cowichan Valley. Bordered by a ridge of high mountains on the west side and the spectacular ocean to the east, the stunning landscape is fitting of the region’s savoury wines. Each of the three wineries you visit boasts its own genuine style and a ribbon of indisputable hospitality runs through each locale. This tour is offered Wednesday to Sunday in season (spring until the end of harvest time in fall) and departs at 1 pm. Tours can be organized year round with advance notice. Tours include pick up and drop off at central downtown locations. Blue Grouse Winery, Rocky Creek Winery, Zanatta Winery, Cherry Point Estate Vineyards, Glenterra Vineyards, Silverside Fruit Winery, Venturi-Schulze Vineyard & Merridale Cidery are just some of the wineries you’ll visit. You’ll enjoy grape varietals like pinot gris, pinot noir, ortega and marechal foch as well as some fabulous blackberry dessert wines.
Victoria, BC (28 km from Sooke)
$95 CAD Per Person -
Full-Day Victoria Vineyards Tour
by Vancouver Island Wine ToursThis tour is a brilliant choice for those looking for an all-inclusive winery escape! You’ll travel along backroads in the comfort of Vancouver Island Wine Tours van, stopping at an assortment of wineries and a cidery to take in the flavour of this spectacular island. Some of the varietals you’ll enjoy include pinot gris, pinot noir and more unique varietals like ortega and marechal foch as well as some fabulous blackberry dessert wines. Unwind further as you take pleasure in a flavourfully produced, seasonally inspired lunch overlooking the vineyards. Next, sip an variety of ciders from dry to dessert style. Have no doubt; your Vancouver Island Wine Tours driver will ensure your full day of tastings is nothing short of fantastically memorable. Full day tours are available on weekends during the regular season (spring until the end of harvest time in fall) and depart mid morning. Tours can be organized year round with advance notice. Tours include pick up and drop off at central downtown locations. Customized large group outings gladly offered.
Victoria, BC (28 km from Sooke)
$100 CAD Per Person -
Gorgeous Butchart Gardens & Winery Tour (Group Tour)
by Vancouver Island Wine ToursReady to explore two of the Island’s most popular destinations? You’ll experience the joy of strolling over 50 enchanted acres at Butchart Gardens, where intimate pathways burst with nature’s superb color and scent and painstakingly manicured grounds are perfectly bordered in radiant bedding plants. After a few hours of meandering, you’ll be treated to a dazzling lunch and wine tasting at a fantastic local winery. Come along on the Gorgeous Butchart Gardens & Winery Tour; your senses are sure to be delighted at every turn! Chocolate and wine pairing is a popular option (additional charge.) This marvelous combination tour offers you an afternoon you’ll write home about- and best yet all the driving is left to your attentive Vancouver Island Wine Tours guide! The Gorgeous Butchart Gardens & Winery Tour is the perfect way to enjoy a memorable island excursion with your large group of up to 25 guests. Tours include pick up and drop off at central downtown locations. Tour can be customized to the specific desires of your group.
Victoria, BC (28 km from Sooke)
$140 CAD Per Person -
Full-Day Cowichan Valley Wine Tour
by Vancouver Island Wine ToursThis tour explodes with delightful local vineyard flavours. You’ll begin your fantastic full-day tour by cruising along the scenic Malahat drive, overlooking the Salish Sea, headed to the stunning Cowichan Valley region. Your senses will dance with happiness as you enjoy tastings at four brilliant wineries. Then, it’s time to recharge! Discover secrets of food and wine pairing during a delectable lunch overlooking a vineyard. Throughout your scrumptious day of touring, your attentive driver will ensure a tremendous day has formed. Blue Grouse Winery, Rocky Creek Winery, Zanatta Winery, Cherry Point Estate Vineyards, Glenterra Vineyards, Silverside Fruit Winery, Venturi-Schulze Vineyard & Merridale Cidery are some of the wineries you’ll visit. Full day tours are available on weekends during the regular season (spring until the end of harvest time in fall) and depart mid-morning. Tours can be organized year round with advance notice. Tours include pick up and drop off at central downtown locations. Customized large group outings gladly offered.
Victoria, BC (28 km from Sooke)
$100 CAD Per Person -
Sensational Saanich Peninsula Wine Tour (Group Tour)
by Vancouver Island Wine ToursThis tour is the ideal way for your large group to unwind and connect! You’ll experience Sea Cider, which offers a fantastic selection of hard ciders handcrafted with locally grown apples, complemented with a charming ocean view. Next stop is a visit to the intriguing Muse Winery in Deep Cove. Here, you’ll meander through the vineyard while listening to a captivating tour, including the trials and tribulations of viticulture, before taking pleasure in a lovely tasting. Your final stop is Starling Lane Winery, where you’ll be treated to a selection of their very finest, locally grown wine. Now’s the time; sit back, slow down, unwind and let Vancouver Island Wine Tours do the driving for your group. The Sensational Saanich Peninsula Wine Tour is the perfect way to enjoy a memorable peninsula excursion with your large group of up to 25 guests. Tours include pick up and drop off at central downtown locations. Tour can be customized to the specific desires of your group.
Victoria, BC (28 km from Sooke)
$140 CAD Per Person -
Remarkable Salt Spring Island Wineries (Group Tour)
by Vancouver Island Wine ToursDiscover why Salt Spring Island is often referred to as the jewel of the Southern Gulf Islands. You’ll begin your winery journey with a short ferry ride to diverse Salt Spring, where a number of food-related cottage industries have taken root, artisans of all types flourish and hospitality abounds. Once you arrive, you’ll visit the island’s three fabulous wineries, each with a unique personality and story to tell! After plentiful tastings, you’re provided ample time to explore the eclectic, charming as oh-so-pedestrian-friendly village of Ganges. A myriad of local artisan boutiques await you! When it’s time to recharge, pause for a lunch that’s likely to incorporate a number of yummy, locally harvested items. This tour is the perfect way to enjoy a memorable peninsula excursion with your large group of up to 25 guests. During your tour, you may sample traditionally crafted champenoise-style, white, red & dessert wines, barrel fermented pinot gris with flavours of pear and passion fruit or a delightful pinot noir. Salt Spring Island boasts a cornucopia of creativity, making it an ideal locale for foodies, art lovers and wine worshipers alike. The history of the island is equally enticing! Tours include pick up and drop off at central downtown locations.
Victoria, BC (28 km from Sooke)
$140 CAD Per Person -
Cowichan Valley Wine Tour
by Cycle TreksSpend your day at Cowichan Bay. As you gently wind along the eastern shoreline of Southern Vancouver Island, grand snow-capped mountains pierce the landscape and serve as a spectacular backdrop to the calming seascape. An idealistic cruise through Merridale Estate Cidery and a wine tasting at Cherry Point vineyards will provide you with the very special flavour of this extrodinary land. And what day would be complete without ice cream and shopping? You’ll cap your trip off with a pit-stop for frozen treats and a browse of the many distinctive craft shops that dot Cowichan Bay. Become familiar with the fascinating aboriginal cultures of Mill Bay and Cobble Hill and bear witness to impressive views of Salt Spring Island and Mt. Tzouhalem. This full-day of touring includes the use of hybrid-style bicycles. This tour is best suited to those with some cycling endurance, and physical fitness. Bicycling distance is 55 kilometres and tour is approximately 7-8 hours in length.
Victoria, BC (28 km from Sooke)
$139 CAD Per Person -
Wine Tour of Stunning Sannich Peninsula
by Cycle TreksThis day-long guided cycling adventure of the Sannich Peninsula offers you the opportunity to enjoy the good life. Ride along quaint country roads where you’ll see, hear and smell Mother Nature’s pride. As you follow the Lochside Trail out of the Inner Harbour, you’ll pass through vibrant bird sanctuaries and abundant farmlands. Observe nature come to life in a way you’ve likely never experienced before. Rest over wine tastings at fine local wineries, then close your day with a jaunt on the scenic Colquitz River Trail. This is what Victoria is all about. This tour offers incredible views of the Coastal Mountains, including the massive Mount Baker volcano. This full day of touring includes the use of hybrid-style bicycles. This tour is best suited to those with some cycling endurance and physical fitness. Bicycling distance is 55 kilometres and tour is approximately 7-8 hours in length.
Victoria, BC (28 km from Sooke)
$129 CAD Per Person -
Vibrant Cowichan Vineyards Bike Tour
by Switch Bridge ToursYour excursion begins with a shuttle over the beautiful and rugged Malahat mountain highway. Then head over to the architecturally amazing wooden Kinsol Trestle, high above the Koksilah River. Now it’s time to cycle! Jump on your first-class hybrid bicycle and head north along the Trans Canada Trail through a rural and oh-so-picturesque setting that will give you an undeniable appreciation for the splendor of this region. Soon you’ll arrive at your destination: Godfrey-Brownell vineyard and Zanatta’s Vinoteca, where you’ll break for a much-anticipated wine tasting. Afterward, enjoy the vibrant vineyard vistas from the beauty of a sunny veranda while you indulge in a gourmet lunch. Your day winds down as you enjoy an effortless bicycle ride along tranquil back roads just in time to catch your train back to Victoria. The Malahat First Nation holds Malahat in high regard as their ancestors used the caves for spiritual enhancement. The mountain is one of the most revered sites on southern Vancouver Island. The Kinsol Trestle is the tallest remaining trestle of its kind in Canada and has been left as a tribute to the engineering genius that opened up the forests of the West Coast to the rest of Canada. Tour price includes transportation, van transfers, snack, gourmet lunch and courtesy pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation.
Victoria, BC (28 km from Sooke)
$139 CAD Per Person -
Savor the Saanich Peninsula Bicycle Wine Tour
by Switch Bridge ToursThis fun and invigorating bicycle tour gets you up close and personal with the sights, sounds and smells of the Saanich Peninsula wine region. You’ll take pleasure in travelling over relatively flat country roads that meander through vibrant pastoral communities, giving you a real taste of the area. And then, of course, there are the vineyards! You’ll be provided a detailed route that guides you to some of this region’s most notable wineries, allowing you to enjoy enlightening tastings from hospitable hosts. Finish off your spectacular day by hopping on the Lochside Trail and cycling through the beautiful Blenkinsop Valley and across the impressive Selkirk trestle. Seasonal bounty of daffodils, strawberries, blueberries and lots more are offered at quaint roadside stands for a quick pick-me-up! There are a many ways to explore the wineries in this area but as the days/ hours of operation differ at the different wineries, our knowledgeable guides will drop you in a preferred area with a route that will work for the day you choose. The wines you may sip vary from the local Pinot Gris, Ortegas, Bacchus, to some fruit wines, blackberry, numerous VQA premiums, and award winners. Your tour completes at Selkirk Station Bicycle and Kayak Shop.
Victoria, BC (28 km from Sooke)
$42 CAD Per Person -
Visit Vancouver Island Wineries in a Hummer
by Marine Eco ToursThis is what a winery tour should be all about. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride; your driver has everything taken care of. You’ll cruise from winery to winery in a comfortable, spacious and super stylish H5 Hummer. Travel to one of a number of off the beaten path vineyards, allowing your senses to enjoy the smell, taste and beauty of Vancouver Island’s wine. Along the way you’ll pause for a scrumptious lunch. This private winery tour is an outstanding way for couples to have hours together to reconnect and equally as pleasurable for friends looking for a unique way to catch up on lost time. Cheers. Usually only one winery tour is offered per week. Booking early is advisable. Wineries visited may include Cherry Point, Church and State, Echo Valley, Godfrey-Brownell, Merridale Cidery, Salt Spring Island, Saturna Island or Vigneti Zanatta. Trips are ideal for two people, but considerations for a third person can be arranged (additional fee.) Tour last approximately 5-7 hours, with no set time schedule.
Victoria, BC (28 km from Sooke)
$500 CAD Per 1 Tour -
Guided Gourmet Safari of Salt Spring Island (full day)
by Pat Bay Air LimitedThe bounty that waits on Salt Spring Island will expose your senses to countless delights. Your picturesque 25 minute flight terminates at the town of Ganges and without delay you’ll experience bountiful vineyards, artisanal cheese makers, and a fresh lunch that balances the myriad of food and wines you’ll discover throughout the day. While touring the entirety of Salt Spring Island, lovely scenery and fascinating history add an extra ingredient to your already exquisite recipe for delight. Let your guided gourmet safari begin! Your palate will graciously thank you. Small group size of 2 to 6 guests assures first-class, personal service. Your return flight allows for scenic views of some of the southern Gulf Islands. Tour departs from Pat Bay/Sidney or Cowichan Bay.
Victoria, BC (28 km from Sooke)
$899 CAD Per Couple
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