Picnic Grounds

When visitors come to the emerald isles scattered in the blue waters of the southern Straight of Georgia, they soon forget the pull of their hurried lives and start living the relaxed, peaceful Gulf Islands existence. Our desire is that you experience this pleasure and that if you must leave, you will return as a friend.

Brilliant coastal wines, sparkling hospitality, B&B, eye candy surroundings. That’s our vision. Please come and see for yourself.

Come raise a glass at Sea Cider! Indulge your wild side and your palate with a cheese plate and a glass of Wild English, Kings & Spies or Rumrunner – fermented ciders that will tease your senses. Then take a tour and enjoy views of the ocean and our organic orchard – where our apples live the good life.

At Church & State Wines, we believe in hand-crafted quality, attention to detail and the highest standards we can achieve through teamwork, patience and dedication in the vineyards and in the entire wine-making process.

Located on beautiful and renowned Hornby Island, Carbrea enhances the island’s romance and magic. Owners Stephen & Suzie Bishop welcome visitors to the winery. Taste award-winning wines while relaxing in the afternoon shade in this spectacular and peaceful setting. The four acre vineyard is well cared for as is evident with its neatly groomed rows and trellised plants.

Susan and Jeff Vandermolen extend a warm welcome to you at the Beaufort Vineyard and Estate Winery – proud to be the first Estate Winery in the Comox Valley, Vancouver Island and crafters of International Award Winning Wines! In 2007, we planted 8 acres of grapevines including: Marechal Foch, Leon Millot, Cab-Foch, Ortega, Siegerrebe, plus Schönburger and Pinot Gris.

Our aim is to produce wines that are reflective of our area’s rich natural surroundings and to offer a personal connection to the folks who visit us. We have a deep commitment to our community and are proud to be able to represent it.

Taste the terroir of one of the Cowichan Valley's estate grown vineyards.