57 places we have something real to say about that match — where it is, what it costs, what people make of it. The 120 best-rated are below; the map has the rest.
Brewery & Winery
Sooke
4.9(170)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 170 reviewsA brewery on Tugwell Road in Sooke, pouring since 2017. The taproom runs daily from noon to 7pm in summer and Wednesday to Sunday…
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Salt Spring Island
4.9(134)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 134 reviewsA brewery on Fernhill Road on Mayne Island, pouring since December 2016, with more than fifteen styles of bottle-conditioned ale…
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Sidney$
4.9(110)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 110 reviewsA cider farm on West Saanich Road in North Saanich where English and French cider apples grow around an original 1912 farmhouse…
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Duncan
4.9(109)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 109 reviewsAn estate vineyard on Stamps Road in the Cowichan Valley outside Duncan, growing Bacchus, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir…
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Comox Valley
4.9(94)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 94 reviewsTwenty acres on Pickering Road in Courtenay planted to Ortega, Petite Milo, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Noir, certified organic by…
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Nanaimo$
4.9(91)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 91 reviewsCider pressed on site at Ravenskill Orchards on Coats Drive, Gabriola Island, from Gabriola heritage apples alongside Belle de…
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Nanaimo$
4.9(83)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 83 reviewsA cider orchard on Nanaimo Lakes Road growing more than 25 cider-specific apple varieties from France, England and North America.
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Sidney
5.0(31)Rated 5 out of 5 from 31 reviewsA distillery on McTavish Road in North Saanich making whisky, vodka and rum — including an agricole rum distilled from sorghum…
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Salt Spring Island$$
4.9(41)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 41 reviewsA Pender Island distillery on Corbett Road working with farm-harvested botanicals, honey and apples: blackberry and blossom gins…
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Victoria
4.8(508)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 508 reviewsA single malt whisky distillery on Enterprise Crescent in Victoria, working Canadian barley on hand-hammered Forsyth's copper pot…
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Qualicum Beach
4.8(126)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 126 reviewsA nano-brewery on Island Highway West at Qualicum Beach with four beers on the board: Killer Kolsch at 4.8%, a Crafty Cream Ale at…
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Nanaimo
4.9(26)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 26 reviewsVermouth and aperitifs built on mead made with honey from the producer's own apiary and botanicals foraged on Vancouver Island.
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Sidney
5.0(14)Rated 5 out of 5 from 14 reviewsA honey farm on Mills Road in Sidney, in business since 1945. The shop sells honey by the jar or as a bulk refill, plus a Beeline…
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Comox Valley
4.8(50)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 50 reviewsA meadery on Euston Road on Hornby Island, going since 2003, making honey wine flavoured with herbs, fruit and spices — Rosemeade…
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Parksville$$
4.7(1,036)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1036 reviewsA farm brewery on Northwest Bay Road in Nanoose Bay that grows its own brewing barley alongside beehives, berries, garlic…
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Tofino
4.7(839)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 839 reviewsOpened in April 2011, the brewery pours its current lineup in a tap room on Industrial Way and sells cans to go. Fresh-baked…
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Victoria
4.7(680)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 680 reviewsA small-batch brewery on the courtyard level of Market Square in downtown Victoria, given over to experimental beers — a salted…
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Sidney
4.7(400)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 400 reviewsA brewery on Keating Cross Road in Saanichton whose range runs from a Bavarian-style Helles and a West Coast fresh hop IPA to a…
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Victoria
4.7(314)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 314 reviewsA Victoria brewery on Bridge Street given over to wild and sour beer. The tasting room opens Wednesday afternoon and from noon…
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Sidney
4.7(109)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 109 reviewsThree acres of vines planted more than twenty years ago on Chalet Road in North Saanich, making an Ortega white, a Marechal Foch…
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Nanaimo
4.7(59)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 59 reviewsA Nanaimo distillery on Boxwood Road working from BC-grown malted barley, rye and grapes: single malt and rye whisky, brandy, gins…
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Sidney$$
4.6(956)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 956 reviewsAn organic cider orchard on Mt St Michael Road in Saanichton, with a tasting room and kitchen looking over the trees to the Salish…
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Victoria
4.6(823)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 823 reviewsThe brewery malts its own barley in a plant it launched in 2015, which it says makes it one of the only craft brewers in Canada…
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Campbell River$$
4.6(658)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 658 reviewsA taproom and kitchen on the Island Highway in Campbell River pouring craft beer and cocktails alongside pizza and salad bowls.
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Comox Valley
4.6(481)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 481 reviewsA brewery and taproom on Guthrie Road in Comox, pouring since December 2018. Doors open at noon and close at 9pm Sunday through…
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Comox Valley
4.6(414)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 414 reviewsDunsmuir Avenue in Cumberland holds both the brewhouse and the taproom that pours from it, with a food menu running alongside the…
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Sooke
4.6(350)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 350 reviewsFive owners with several generations in Sooke between them run this brewery on Otter Point Road. The core list runs to four — a…
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Duncan
4.6(331)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 331 reviewsA brewery on Chaster Road in Duncan, pouring since 2015, with twelve taps plus seasonals, cocktails and non-alcoholic options.
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Duncan
4.6(252)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 252 reviewsA Biosphere-certified estate winery on Lakeside Road in Duncan with a tasting lounge that asks for reservations. Cases of twelve…
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Sidney
4.6(159)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 159 reviewsThe distillery on the Sidney waterfront at Seaport Place that makes Empress 1908 Indigo Gin — the one that changes colour — along…
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Sidney
4.6(102)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 102 reviewsA taproom on Third Street in Sidney pouring Ladder Truck Lager, Capacitor Cold IPA, Disconnect Dark Mild and Power Surge Pale Ale…
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Victoria
4.5(67)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 67 reviewsA taproom on Bay Street in Victoria, open from 11:30am every day — until 10pm Monday through Saturday, and later on Sundays.
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Duncan
4.5(572)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 572 reviewsA Turyk family vineyard on Cameron Taggart Road in Mill Bay, making Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, rosé, dessert wines and a sparkling…
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Tofino$$
4.5(589)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 589 reviewsA brewery in a renovated church on Peninsula Road in Ucluelet, with a kitchen alongside the taps. Doors open at noon Friday…
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Victoria$
4.4(28)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 28 reviewsA sandwich counter inside the Phillips taproom on Government Street in Victoria, built around roast meats — beef, chicken…
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Tofino$
4.4(29)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 29 reviewsAn Airstream parked at Tofino Brewing Co. on Industrial Way, serving sandwiches and meat and cheese boards to eat with the beer.
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Port McNeill
4.4(354)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 354 reviewsA brewery on McNeill Road in Port McNeill, started by three brothers and their mother. The taproom opens Wednesday to Sunday from…
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Nanaimo$$
4.4(491)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 491 reviewsA brewery on Comox Road in downtown Nanaimo, across from Maffeo Sutton Park, pouring since 2015. The taproom serves a locally…
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Duncan
4.4(1,033)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1033 reviewsA working farm at Cobble Hill that presses cider and distils spirits on the same site — Cowichan Dry and Scrumpy ciders, and gin…
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Victoria
4.2(259)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 259 reviewsThe Vancouver Island arm of Church & State, on Benvenuto Avenue, with a tasting bar and a bistro; the company's other winery is at…
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Victoria$$
4.0(2,001)Rated 4 out of 5 from 2001 reviewsA sports bar and grill at Uptown in Victoria doing burgers, wings and poutines with screens through the room. Outside there is a…
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Nanaimo
3.5(68)Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 68 reviewsA small family farm and vineyard on East Wellington Road in Nanaimo, making its wine on site. Walk-ins are welcome Saturday and…
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Comox Valley
5.0(3)Rated 5 out of 5 from 3 reviewsA farm on Darcy Road in Courtenay growing blueberries and heritage apples and turning them into cider, fruit wine, sparkling and…
Restaurant
Tofino
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleRestaurant and brewery in Tofino with live music.
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Qualicum Beach$$
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GoogleQualicum Beach brewery with seasonal beers and food pairings.
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Comox Valley$$
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GoogleCraft brewery serving IPAs and stouts alongside pub fare.
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Salt Spring Island$$
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GoogleHandcrafted cider with tastings and seasonal events.
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Sidney
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GoogleBrewery rated 4.6 serving craft beer and restaurant food made with local ingredients.
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Campbell River$$
4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on GoogleBrewery and kitchen pouring house beers including High Tide, a West Coast pale ale with tropical fruit and citrus notes, and…
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Parksville
4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on GoogleSmall-batch craft beer with outdoor seating.
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Port Alberni$$
4.4on GoogleRated 4.4 out of 5 on GoogleBrewery making IPAs and stouts with pub food.
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Comox Valley$$
4.4on GoogleRated 4.4 out of 5 on GoogleCraft beer and pub food, hosts live music, rated 4.4.
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Nanaimo$$
4.4on GoogleRated 4.4 out of 5 on GoogleTurner Rd brew pub in Nanaimo with restaurant, rated 4.4 in the $$ range.
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Sooke$$
4.3on GoogleRated 4.3 out of 5 on GoogleCider and beer taphouse with oceanfront patio in Sooke.
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Chemainus$$
4.2on GoogleRated 4.2 out of 5 on GoogleWood-fired pizza, burgers and craft beer with live music in Chemainus.
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Duncan
4.2on GoogleRated 4.2 out of 5 on GoogleCraft brews and pub fare with live music in Duncan.
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Salt Spring Island
Family-owned winery with award-winning wines.
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Sooke
5.0(137)Rated 5 out of 5 from 137 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Victoria
5.0(51)Rated 5 out of 5 from 51 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Sooke
4.9(300)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 300 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Salt Spring Island
5.0(47)Rated 5 out of 5 from 47 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Sidney
5.0(42)Rated 5 out of 5 from 42 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Parksville
5.0(39)Rated 5 out of 5 from 39 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Sidney
4.9(119)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 119 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Victoria
4.9(101)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 101 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Nanaimo
4.9(67)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 67 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Sooke$$
5.0(27)Rated 5 out of 5 from 27 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Comox Valley
5.0(26)Rated 5 out of 5 from 26 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Duncan
4.9(57)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 57 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Duncan
4.9(55)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 55 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Duncan
4.9(54)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 54 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Salt Spring Island
4.9(53)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 53 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Campbell River
4.9(50)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 50 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Parksville$
4.9(42)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 42 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Chemainus
4.8(626)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 626 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Victoria
4.8(257)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 257 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Sidney
4.9(35)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 35 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Comox Valley
4.9(34)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 34 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Duncan
4.9(32)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 32 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Victoria
4.8(167)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 167 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Victoria
4.8(116)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 116 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Comox Valley
4.8(113)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 113 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Victoria
4.8(102)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 102 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Salt Spring Island
4.8(90)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 90 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Salt Spring Island
4.8(75)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 75 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Duncan
4.8(61)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 61 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Qualicum Beach
4.8(36)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 36 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Duncan
4.8(25)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 25 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Port Alberni
4.7(271)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 271 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Nanaimo
4.7(212)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 212 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Duncan
4.7(181)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 181 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Salt Spring Island
4.7(105)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 105 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Comox Valley
4.7(25)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 25 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Comox Valley
4.7(21)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 21 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Victoria$$
4.6(273)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 273 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Victoria
4.6(260)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 260 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Salt Spring Island
4.6(211)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 211 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Salt Spring Island$
4.6(135)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 135 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Duncan
4.6(109)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 109 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Salt Spring Island
4.6(93)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 93 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Victoria
4.6(57)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 57 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Victoria
4.6(53)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 53 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Sidney
4.6(18)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 18 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Chemainus$$
4.5(42)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 42 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Salt Spring Island
4.5(91)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 91 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Comox Valley
4.5(99)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 99 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Duncan
4.5(152)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 152 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Comox Valley
4.5(185)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 185 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Duncan
4.4(218)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 218 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Qualicum Beach
4.1(12)Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 12 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Victoria$$
4.3(2,239)Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 2239 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Duncan
3.9(23)Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 23 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Salt Spring Island
5.0(9)Rated 5 out of 5 from 9 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Port Alberni
5.0(8)Rated 5 out of 5 from 8 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Parksville
5.0(6)Rated 5 out of 5 from 6 reviewsBrewery & Winery
Qualicum Beach
5.0(2)Rated 5 out of 5 from 2 reviews