Cannon Estate is among the wineries defining the region While the Okanagan is typically the destination of choice for B.C. wine enthusiasts, a handful of boutique wineries in the Fraser Valley are offering a quality experience that’s closer to home for most. Here, visitors can find everything from the casual atmosphere at Backyard Vineyards in […] The post The Fraser Valley’s sparkling future appeared first on VITIS .
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Discover the wine region right in Vancouver’s backyard with the return of the popular Fraser Valley Wine Passport. This collaboration between Fraser Valley-based beverage producers, with support from Tourism Langley and Tourism Abbotsford, will run from April 1 through May 31, 2026 (excluding Mother’s Day, May 10). The Fraser Valley Wine Passport offers access to […] The post Passport to the Valley appeared first on VITIS .
Once an afterthought in tasting rooms, sparkling wine is quickly emerging as one of the most dynamic categories in British Columbia. What was more experimental is now a movement; wineries from the Okanagan to the Gulf Islands are producing sparkling bottles that rival international benchmarks, while carving out a distinctly B.C. identity. From méthode traditionnelle […] The post Fizz Forward: The Sparkling Wine Boom in BC appeared first on VITIS .
Two grand new wineries will offer contrasting views of Lake Country While the Okanagan Valley is hardly lacking for impressive views, Lake Country rewards with more than its share of panoramas. Add to the mix that these steep-sloping, sun-drenched, west-facing shores now encompass part of the Lake Country sub-Geographical Indication and it should come as […] The post Towers and tunnels appeared first on VITIS .
