Southern Vancouver Island is the second largest wine region in British Columbia. The greater Victoria area and the Saanich Peninsula in particular enjoys one of the warmest growing areas in British Columbia. This enabls several wineries to produce award winning wines. Cooler climate grapes privde vinyards with their own characteristics. Many wineries are family operations allowing visitors, tours and tastings.

Many of these wineries are small and family-owned, focused on creating superlative, low-volume wines available on-site or through select restaurants. Most welcome visitors, and offer tours and tastings. Some also offer dining or have picnic facilities and host special events.

Chefs in the area use locally grown foods and wines. Enjoy these in the tasting rooms or find them at local restaurants and wine shops.