2026 Cowichan Valley Wine Festival Kickoff

Celebrate the launch of the month-long Cowichan Valley Wine Festival with an unforgettable summer evening above the trees.

Join us at Malahat SkyWalk for a curated tasting experience featuring 11 Cowichan Valley wineries, seasonal bites, and golden-hour views in a one-of-a-kind forest-to-sky setting. Proudly supported by Tourism Cowichan and 89.7 Sun FM.

Event details

• Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
• Time: 6:30–8:30 PM
• Location: Malahat SkyWalk (35 minutes north of Victoria)
• Ages: 19+ (valid government-issued photo ID required)

What’s included

General Admission — $70 (GST + gratuity included)
Your ticket includes event access, tastings from participating wineries, and summer bites—set against sweeping Vancouver Island views.

VIP — $115 all-in (GST + gratuity included)
VIP includes everything in General Admission, plus a souvenier keep glass, the Wine Fest Passport, and an Annual Membership Pass (AMP) to Malahat SkyWalk.

With over $230 in total value for just $115 all-in, VIP is your all-access way to sip, celebrate, and keep the experience going long after the KickOff.

Shuttle from Downtown Victoria

Make getting here easy (and plan a safe ride home). We’re offering a $40 return shuttle ticket from Downtown Victoria to Malahat SkyWalk.

• Shuttle tickets are sold separately from event admission
• Limited seats available
• Exact pickup details and timing will be confirmed in your shuttle ticket confirmation

(Prefer to drive? Please plan a safe ride home—designated driver, rideshare, or shuttle.)

Participating Wineries

You’ll taste your way through 11 participating wineries, plus a dedicated Cowichan Wine Society sparkling table:

• Alderlea Vineyards — Sustainability-driven wines crafted with care and intention.
• Averill Creek Vineyard — Cool-climate wines with a minimalist, vineyard-forward approach.
• Blue Grouse Estate Winery — Family-owned, sustainably farmed, award-winning wines.
• Cherry Point Estate Wines — Estate-grown wines inspired by traditional European methods.
• Cobble Hill Winery — Boutique winery focused on innovation and regenerative practices.
• Deol Estate Winery — Family winemaking roots with deep Cowichan Valley history.
• Divino Estate Winery — Old-world influence and estate-grown character from Cobble Hill.
• Enrico Winery — A warm, welcoming estate winery known for medal-winning wines.
• Telltale Winery — Thoughtful, small-batch wines with a natural, minimal-intervention style.
• Unsworth Vineyards — Handcrafted, small-batch wines and one of the Valley’s signature destinations.
• Zanatta Winery — Vancouver Island’s first estate winery with a proud legacy in Cowichan.
• Cowichan Wine Society Sparkling Table — A dedicated sparkling station to kick things off in style.

(Winery lineup and station details are subject to change.)

Make it a Month: Cowichan Valley Wine Festival Passport

Want to keep the celebration going? The Cowichan Valley Wine Festival Passport is your key to exploring Cowichan wineries throughout the festival season.

• Learn more about the Passport and purchase options through the Cowichan Wine Society ticket page
• VIP tickets include the Passport
• GA guests can purchase the Passport separately if they’d like to participate beyond the KickOff

Learn about the Wine Festival Passport

The Fine Print

All guests will be entered to win our Grand Prize (plus additional door prizes throughout the evening).

Tickets are limited and this event typically sells quickly. We recommend booking early to avoid missing out.

All ticket sales are final. This is a rain-or-shine event.