Cowichan Valley Wine Tour: 4 Wineries & Malahat SkyWalk

Fisherman's Wharf seals, four vineyard tastings, and a spiral tower over the Salish Sea

This 8–10 hour tour combines Victoria's landmarks with Cowichan Valley wineries and a stop at the Malahat SkyWalk. You'll start at Fisherman's Wharf, move through the Legislative Assembly and Canada's oldest Chinatown, then head to four estate wineries for tastings before climbing the SkyWalk's spiral tower for views across forests and water. Private transportation, a live guide in English, Punjabi or Hindi, and hotel pickup are included. Admission to the SkyWalk is part of the package. Minimum age is 21.

Options for this experience

3 options

From CA$ 699 to CA$ 1,749 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Essential Private — SUMMIT No fixed time Guide in English, Spanish or German Private sightseeing along the published itinerary, with a professional guide and a private vehicle. Duration: 8 hours. Includes a standard tour duration, a published tour itinerary, a standard private SUV, a professional tour guide, and pickup included.

Elevated VIP — PINNACLE No fixed time Guide in English, Spanish or German An upgraded private experience offering more time, a premium SUV, enhanced sightseeing, and a senior guide, with pickup at the airport or drop-off included. Duration: 9 hours. Includes a one-hour tour extension, an enhanced tour experience, a premium large SUV, a senior tour guide, and pickup included.

Concierge Luxury — RESERVE No fixed time Guide in English, Spanish or German Our top tier of private touring, with extra time, personalized planning, a luxury vehicle, and a customized itinerary. Duration: 10 hours. Includes a two-hour tour extension, a personalized tour itinerary, an executive luxury vehicle, priority tour planning, and pickup included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Victoria and Cowichan Valley tour

• Visit Fisherman’s Wharf Park
• See Legislative Assembly building
• View Fairmont Empress Hotel
• Explore Victoria’s Chinatown
• Walk through Fan Tan Alley
• Experience Malahat SkyWalk
• Wine tasting at Deep Cove Winery
• Sample ciders at Merridale Cidery
• Wine tasting at Cherry Point Estate
• Wine tasting at Unsworth Vineyards
• Photo stop at Craigdarroch Castle
• Visit Clover Point Park
• See Beacon Hill Totem Poles

Stops and time spent at each 7 stops

1. Malahat Skywalk Entry included 1h 20m
2. Merridale Cidery & Distillery Entry included 20m
3. Cherry Point Estate Wines Entry included 25m
4. Unsworth Vineyards And Wine Shop Entry included 20m
5. Craigdarroch Castle passing by
6. Clover Point Park passing by
7. Stanley Park Entry included 10m

What’s included

• Private transportation throughout the day.
• a live guide in English, Punjabi or Hindi.
• hotel pickup.
• admission to the Malahat SkyWalk.
• bottled water and WiFi on board.

Times

• Every day No fixed time

Information

Full-day tour of Victoria and Cowichan Valley with tastings at Deep Cove, Merridale, Cherry Point and Unsworth.

Group Private

Live guide English, Spanish and German

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. See the pickup points

Ages Adult (21 to 55 years) · Senior (56 and older) · Under 21: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Infant seats available Public transport nearby

More information The pickup points, the operator’s instructions and every other detail are in the full listing. See the full listing

The experience

The day opens at Fisherman's Wharf Park, where colorful floating homes line the harbor and seals surface near the docks. From there, the tour moves through Victoria's core: the Legislative Assembly with its grand domes, the Fairmont Empress Hotel, and Fan Tan Alley, the narrowest street in Canada, tucked inside the city's oldest Chinatown. These stops are photo breaks and walking stretches, not lengthy sits. The pace keeps moving toward the Cowichan Valley.

Before the wineries, you climb the Malahat SkyWalk, a spiral tower that rises above the forest canopy with views across the Salish Sea and the mountains beyond. The admission is included, and the walk itself is easy. There's also a slide on the way down. This sits between the city and the wine country, a natural pause before the tasting portion of the day begins.

The four wineries (Deep Cove, Merridale Cidery, Cherry Point Estate and Unsworth) each offer tastings in their own setting. Deep Cove sits in a countryside vineyard with ocean views; Merridale makes craft ciders and spirits from local apples; Cherry Point is known for award-winning wines; Unsworth spreads across a peaceful vineyard landscape. The tour includes time at each, though the exact number of tastings at each stop is not specified. You'll also pass Craigdarroch Castle, a Victorian mansion with ornate rooms, and Clover Point Park for its waterfront views. Private transportation moves you between all stops, and the driver provides WiFi on board and bottled water throughout.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and German.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the Malahat SkyWalk like, and is it included in this tour?

The Malahat SkyWalk is a spiral tower that rises above the forest with views of the Salish Sea, forests and mountains. You walk up through nature and can slide back down. Admission is included in the tour price.

How many wineries do we visit, and what kind of tastings happen at each one?

The tour includes tastings at four wineries: Deep Cove Winery, Merridale Cidery & Distillery, Cherry Point Estate Wines, and Unsworth Vineyards. Each offers tastings in its own setting, though the specific number of pours at each stop is not detailed in advance.

What happens in Victoria before we head to the wineries?

The tour starts at Fisherman's Wharf Park, where you'll see floating homes and seals, then moves through the Legislative Assembly, the Fairmont Empress Hotel, and Canada's oldest Chinatown, including Fan Tan Alley. These are photo and walking stops on the way to Cowichan Valley.

Is there a minimum age for this tour?

Yes, the minimum age is 21 because of the wine and cider tastings.

What's included in the price, and what should I budget for separately?

Private transportation, the guide, bottled water, WiFi on board, and admission to the Malahat SkyWalk are all included. Gratuities are not included and are left to your discretion.

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