Canada's most western province, its coast line bordering on the Pacific Ocean. A land of diversity ranging from coastal beaches to mountain ranges of the Rockies. From big cities ( Vancouver, Victoria ) to the small charming towns of Vancouver Island coastal inlets and the interior. The province is known for tourism, ski resorts, fishing, orchards, natural wildlife, spectacular forests, and wine.
B.C.'s total land and freshwater area is 95 million hectares, larger than France and Germany combined. Only 30 countries are larger. British Columbia occupies about 10 per cent of Canada's land surface.
The Okanagan Valley in central British Columbia is the largest and oldest grape growing region in BC.
The region has seen a dramatic increase in its product of red wine.
All BC wineries are listed in one of the following regions:
| Here we list all the wineries operating in the Lower mainland of BC |
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|---|---|
| The Islands | Vancouver Island Gulf Islands Bowen Island |
| North Okanagan | From the Shuswap to the northern end of Okanagan Lake |
| South Okanagan | South from Okanagan Lake to US boarder |
| Naramata Bench | Located on the south eastern side of Lake Okanagan |
| Similkameen Valley | From Osoyoos along Highway 3 to the historic town of Princeton |
| Off the Beaten Path | Dedicated winemakers in other areas |
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Terroir french for soil refers to the type and quality of soil, and more broadly to the microclimate and overall environmental
conditions, of a vineyard or winemaking region. All these factors impart a unique flavour to the wine.
Red grapes need a longer gowning season than white grapes. Many BC wineries have vineyards in the southern Okanagan region for their red grapes.
