Victoria International Wine Festival

Founded in 2012, the Victoria International Wine Festival (VICWF) is Vancouver Island’s premier wine tasting event, dedicated to celebrating global wine excellence in an approachable and inclusive setting. Held annually in the heart of downtown Victoria, British Columbia, the festival showcases hundreds of wines from around the world, curated to highlight both renowned producers and hidden gems.

With a focus on education and discovery, VICWF offers a range of experiences including guided tastings, engaging seminars, and exclusive wine paired dinners. Its signature Grand Tastings feature timed entry sessions designed to enhance the guest experience and provide a relaxed, crowd free environment.

The festival is recognized for its strong partnerships with international wine organizations, importers, and local vendors, creating a unique platform for wineries to connect with consumers, industry professionals, and media. Committed to quality over quantity, the Victoria International Wine Festival has earned a reputation for being both elegant and unpretentious, bringing the best of the wine world to one of Canada’s most charming cities.

Returning October 2025!

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Destination Greater Victoria is honoured to be based on the traditional territory of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples of the Songhees Nation and Xwsepsum Nation, whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.