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.

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

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.

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.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Globalduniya

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to cover both Victoria's downtown landmarks and Cowichan Valley wineries in a single day with hotel pickup included; the fixed route connects both areas without requiring separate transport arrangements between them.

Top questions

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.

Does the tour include a guide, and what languages do they speak?

A live guide is included and speaks English, Punjabi, or Hindi depending on the departure you book. Hotel pickup is also part of the package.

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.