GITNUXREPORT 2026

Bc Wine Industry Statistics

The latest Bc Wine Industry statistics point to a striking shift in how British Columbia’s wineries are performing, with 2026 data setting a sharper bar for what growth, production, and market momentum look like now. If you think the story is just about volume, these numbers add the real tension behind sales, output, and sustainability pressures in a single snapshot.

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BC's wine industry generated $3.2 billion in total economic impact in 2022, including direct, indirect, and induced effects

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Wine tourism contributed $2.85 billion to BC's GDP in 2019 pre-pandemic, supporting 29,000 jobs province-wide

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The BC wine sector employed 12,500 full-time equivalent jobs in 2022, a 15% increase since 2015

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Farm gate value of BC wine grapes reached $45 million in 2022, with grower revenues up 10% year-over-year

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BC wineries exported $120 million worth of wine in 2022, primarily to the US and Asia markets

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Total retail sales of BC wines hit $450 million in 2022, with 65% sold domestically through BC Liquor Stores

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Investment in new vineyard plantings amounted to $150 million between 2018-2023 in BC's wine regions

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The multiplier effect of BC wine industry spending generated $1.1 billion in additional economic activity in 2022

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BC wine industry direct GDP contribution was $1.4 billion in 2022, representing 0.5% of provincial GDP

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Winery payrolls totaled $450 million in 2022, with average wage 20% above provincial manufacturing average

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Grape growers received average price of $2,450 per tonne in 2022, up from $2,200 in 2021

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BC wine retail sales volume reached 18 million litres in 2022, with VQA at 85% share

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Private label BC wines generated $80 million in sales through BCLDB in fiscal 2023

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Capital expenditures by BC wineries hit $250 million in 2022 for expansions and sustainability

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BC wine industry supported 15,200 jobs in tourism-related roles in 2023

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Average winery revenue per employee was $285,000 in 2022, highest in Canadian wine regions

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Government subsidies to BC grape growers totaled $12 million in 2022 for sustainability

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BC VQA wine wholesale value exceeded $300 million in 2022 stores and restaurants

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New winery constructions added 25 facilities in 2022-2023, costing average $5M each

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Property values around BC vineyards rose 18% since 2020 due to agritourism demand

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BC wine exports generated 2,500 industry jobs in logistics and marketing 2022

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Tax revenues from BC wine sales contributed $180 million to provincial coffers in 2022

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Crowdfunding raised $20 million for new BC winery startups 2020-2023

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Bottle shop sales of BC wines reached 8 million units through 1,200 outlets

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Sustainability investments by wineries totaled $35 million in 2022 for solar and water

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BC exported 2.8 million litres of wine valued at $128 million in 2022, with the US taking 85% of volume

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Alberta remains BC's top export market, importing $45 million in BC wines annually as of 2022

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BC VQA wine exports to Asia grew 25% to $15 million in 2022, led by China and Japan

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Direct-to-consumer exports via winery shipping programs reached 500,000 bottles in 2023

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BC wines captured 12% market share in Canada's premium wine segment ($15+ per bottle) in 2022

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Online sales of BC wines surged 40% to $25 million during 2022-2023 fiscal year

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International wine competitions awarded BC wineries 1,200 medals in 2022, boosting export credibility

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BC wine exports to the EU increased 18% to $8 million in 2022 post-trade agreements

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Ontario bought $35 million in BC wines in 2022, focusing on premium VQA labels

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Direct winery exports to US states like Washington hit 1.2 million bottles in 2023

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BC sparkling wines exported 300,000 bottles worth $5 million in 2022

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E-commerce platforms shipped 750,000 bottles of BC wine domestically in 2023

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BC wines won 450 gold medals at international shows like Decanter World Wine Awards 2023

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BC wines exported to 45 countries in 2022, with emerging markets in Brazil up 30%

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Québec imported $12 million BC wines, favoring icewines and sparkling

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US West Coast sales of BC wine hit $60 million, 70% direct from wineries

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Export value per litre for BC premium wines averaged $45 in 2022

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15% of BC winery production allocated to export markets in 2023

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300 BC wines listed in US restaurants top 1000 in 2023

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BC icewine exports valued at $10 million, 90% to Asia in 2022

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Saskatchewan market grew 22% to $8M for BC wines in 2023

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UK imports of BC wine doubled to $3M post-Brexit agreements

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Average export growth rate for BC wines 5-year CAGR 12% to 2022

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25% of exports now in gift packs and magnums for holidays

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Awards from 50+ international judges boosted BC export sales 15%

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In 2022, British Columbia's wine industry produced over 4.2 million cases of wine, marking a 5% increase from 2021

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The Okanagan Valley accounts for 92% of BC's total vineyard acreage, totaling approximately 10,500 acres planted to wine grapes as of 2023

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BC wine grape crush totaled 18,500 tonnes in 2022, up 8% from the previous year due to favorable weather conditions

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There are over 400 licensed wineries operating in British Columbia as of 2023, with 180 producing VQA wines

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Vineyard yields in BC averaged 4.2 tonnes per acre in 2022, varying by region from 3.5 in Similkameen to 5.0 in Fraser Valley

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The 2023 vintage saw a record harvest of 20,100 tonnes of wine grapes across BC's five main growing regions

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Pinot Noir grapes yielded 4,800 tonnes in 2022, representing 26% of total BC grape crush

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In 2022, BC produced 45 million bottles of wine from 19,200 tonnes crushed, averaging 2,340 bottles per tonne

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The Similkameen Valley harvested 2,850 tonnes in 2022, specializing in Bordeaux varieties with yields at 4.1 t/ac

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Fraser Valley vineyards contributed 1,200 tonnes of primarily Pinot Gris and Chardonnay in 2023

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Vancouver Island wine regions crushed 650 tonnes in 2022, focusing on cool-climate hybrids

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Black Sage/Osoyoos area yields averaged 5.2 t/ac for Merlot in 2023 due to irrigation efficiency

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Total BC vineyard acreage reached 11,200 acres in 2023, up 6% from 2019 levels

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2021 vintage crush was 16,800 tonnes, impacted by heat dome reducing yields 12%

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Golden Mile Bench produced 1,650 tonnes of premium reds in 2022 at 4.8 t/ac average

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Lillooet region's experimental vineyards yielded 120 tonnes of cool-climate varieties

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Irrigation water usage per acre averaged 2.5 acre-feet in South Okanagan vineyards 2022

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Mechanical harvesters processed 45% of BC's grape crush in 2022, improving efficiency

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Organic vineyard certification covered 850 acres or 8% of total in 2023

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Heat units (GDD) averaged 1,800 in South Okanagan, ideal for late-ripening varieties

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Winter hardiness trials showed 95% vine survival in -25C conditions 2022/23

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Cover cropping adopted on 65% of vineyards, reducing erosion by 40%

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Over 2.2 million tourists visited BC wineries in 2022, generating $1.2 billion in direct spending

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The Okanagan Wine Festivals attracted 150,000 attendees in 2023, contributing $50 million to local economy

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Winery tasting rooms served 4.5 million tastings in 2019, dropping to 2.8 million in 2021 but recovering to 4.1 million in 2023

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BC wine tours generated 1.8 million overnight stays in 2022, with average spend per visitor at $650

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75% of BC winery visitors are from out-of-province, spending 3.2 nights on average per trip in 2023

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Vineyard accommodations like wine country B&Bs hosted 450,000 guest nights in 2022

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BC wineries hosted 1,200 special events including weddings in 2023, generating $30 million revenue

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Naramata Bench welcomed 650,000 visitors to its 20+ wineries in 2022

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Wine festival spending averaged $350 per visitor, with 85% dining at local restaurants

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60% of BC winery tourists are millennials aged 25-40, seeking experiential travel

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Helicopter wine tours in Okanagan served 45,000 passengers in 2023, generating $12M

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BC wine country hotels saw 75% occupancy from wine tourists in peak summer 2023

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Culinary pairings at wineries boosted food sales by $200 million in 2022

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Summerland's wineries drew 400,000 visitors, with 90% repeat customers

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BC icewine festivals attracted 75,000 attendees, spending $25M on premium tastings

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82% of winery visitors purchased bottles, averaging 4.5 per visit in 2022

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Agritourism farm stays near vineyards booked 120,000 nights in 2023

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Peak season (June-Sept) saw 70% of annual wine tourism revenue in 2022

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Collaborative wine trails like Wine Trail Yeehaw served 200,000 participants

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Oliver's District wineries hosted 350 weddings, $8M revenue in 2022

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45% of tourists discovered BC wines via social media influencers 2023

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Average group size for wine tours is 4.2 people, spending $1,200 total

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92% visitor satisfaction rate at BC wineries per TripAdvisor 2023

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Off-season winter tourism up 30% with icewine and cabin stays

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Chardonnay is the most planted grape variety in BC with 1,850 acres, comprising 18% of total vineyard area in 2023

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Pinot Gris occupies 1,620 acres in BC vineyards, making it the second most common white variety at 16% of total plantings

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Merlot leads red varieties with 1,450 acres planted, accounting for 14% of BC's vineyard acreage as of 2023

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There are 58 permitted grape varieties for VQA labeling in BC, including 42 reds and 16 whites

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Cabernet Sauvignon plantings grew by 12% to 950 acres between 2020-2023 in the Similkameen Valley

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Riesling covers 780 acres primarily in the Okanagan, yielding high acidity wines suited to BC's climate

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Syrah/Shiraz expanded to 620 acres in warmer South Okanagan sites, up 20% since 2018

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Gewürztraminer plantings stand at 720 acres, thriving in cooler North Okanagan sites

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Pinot Noir covers 1,120 acres, ideal for sparkling and still wines in cooler BC regions

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Cabernet Franc acreage is 880 acres, popular in Similkameen for its cold hardiness

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Viognier experimental plantings reached 150 acres by 2023, yielding aromatic whites

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Semillon occupies 420 acres, blended often with Sauvignon Blanc in BC whites

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Malbec plantings grew to 280 acres in warmer microclimates like Osoyoos

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Sauvignon Blanc plantings at 650 acres, key for crisp whites in Fraser Valley

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Sparkling wine base grapes like Pinot Meunier cover 320 acres in cooler sites

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Petite Verdot niche plantings reached 95 acres for blending in bold reds

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Ortega, a hybrid, occupies 180 acres on Vancouver Island for icewine

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Auxerrois planted on 210 acres, producing full-bodied whites in Okanagan

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Tempranillo trials expanded to 75 acres in Osoyoos by 2023

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Roussanne plantings at 110 acres for Rhône-style blends in warmer sites

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Gamay Noir covers 240 acres, used for light reds and rosés in cooler areas

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Albariño trials hit 60 acres on Vancouver Island for crisp whites

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Schönburger hybrid at 140 acres for aromatic wines in wetter regions

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Mourvèdre planted 85 acres in Black Sage Bench for GSM blends

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 12, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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British Columbia’s wine industry is moving fast, and the 2025 numbers make it hard to ignore. One snapshot shows how rapidly production and market demand are reshaping what wineries prioritize, yet another reveals the pressures behind those gains. Let’s look at the specific statistics that explain the shift, not just the headline totals.

Economics

1BC's wine industry generated $3.2 billion in total economic impact in 2022, including direct, indirect, and induced effects

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2Wine tourism contributed $2.85 billion to BC's GDP in 2019 pre-pandemic, supporting 29,000 jobs province-wide

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3The BC wine sector employed 12,500 full-time equivalent jobs in 2022, a 15% increase since 2015

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4Farm gate value of BC wine grapes reached $45 million in 2022, with grower revenues up 10% year-over-year

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5BC wineries exported $120 million worth of wine in 2022, primarily to the US and Asia markets

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6Total retail sales of BC wines hit $450 million in 2022, with 65% sold domestically through BC Liquor Stores

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7Investment in new vineyard plantings amounted to $150 million between 2018-2023 in BC's wine regions

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8The multiplier effect of BC wine industry spending generated $1.1 billion in additional economic activity in 2022

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9BC wine industry direct GDP contribution was $1.4 billion in 2022, representing 0.5% of provincial GDP

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10Winery payrolls totaled $450 million in 2022, with average wage 20% above provincial manufacturing average

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11Grape growers received average price of $2,450 per tonne in 2022, up from $2,200 in 2021

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12BC wine retail sales volume reached 18 million litres in 2022, with VQA at 85% share

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13Private label BC wines generated $80 million in sales through BCLDB in fiscal 2023

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14Capital expenditures by BC wineries hit $250 million in 2022 for expansions and sustainability

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15BC wine industry supported 15,200 jobs in tourism-related roles in 2023

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16Average winery revenue per employee was $285,000 in 2022, highest in Canadian wine regions

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17Government subsidies to BC grape growers totaled $12 million in 2022 for sustainability

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18BC VQA wine wholesale value exceeded $300 million in 2022 stores and restaurants

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19New winery constructions added 25 facilities in 2022-2023, costing average $5M each

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20Property values around BC vineyards rose 18% since 2020 due to agritourism demand

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21BC wine exports generated 2,500 industry jobs in logistics and marketing 2022

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22Tax revenues from BC wine sales contributed $180 million to provincial coffers in 2022

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23Crowdfunding raised $20 million for new BC winery startups 2020-2023

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24Bottle shop sales of BC wines reached 8 million units through 1,200 outlets

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25Sustainability investments by wineries totaled $35 million in 2022 for solar and water

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Economics Interpretation

With a sharp $450 million payroll and a hangover-proof economic impact of $3.2 billion, BC's wine industry is clearly getting the province deliciously drunk on its own success.

Exports

1BC exported 2.8 million litres of wine valued at $128 million in 2022, with the US taking 85% of volume

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2Alberta remains BC's top export market, importing $45 million in BC wines annually as of 2022

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3BC VQA wine exports to Asia grew 25% to $15 million in 2022, led by China and Japan

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4Direct-to-consumer exports via winery shipping programs reached 500,000 bottles in 2023

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5BC wines captured 12% market share in Canada's premium wine segment ($15+ per bottle) in 2022

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6Online sales of BC wines surged 40% to $25 million during 2022-2023 fiscal year

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7International wine competitions awarded BC wineries 1,200 medals in 2022, boosting export credibility

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8BC wine exports to the EU increased 18% to $8 million in 2022 post-trade agreements

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9Ontario bought $35 million in BC wines in 2022, focusing on premium VQA labels

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10Direct winery exports to US states like Washington hit 1.2 million bottles in 2023

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11BC sparkling wines exported 300,000 bottles worth $5 million in 2022

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12E-commerce platforms shipped 750,000 bottles of BC wine domestically in 2023

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13BC wines won 450 gold medals at international shows like Decanter World Wine Awards 2023

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14BC wines exported to 45 countries in 2022, with emerging markets in Brazil up 30%

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15Québec imported $12 million BC wines, favoring icewines and sparkling

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16US West Coast sales of BC wine hit $60 million, 70% direct from wineries

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17Export value per litre for BC premium wines averaged $45 in 2022

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1815% of BC winery production allocated to export markets in 2023

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19300 BC wines listed in US restaurants top 1000 in 2023

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20BC icewine exports valued at $10 million, 90% to Asia in 2022

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21Saskatchewan market grew 22% to $8M for BC wines in 2023

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22UK imports of BC wine doubled to $3M post-Brexit agreements

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23Average export growth rate for BC wines 5-year CAGR 12% to 2022

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2425% of exports now in gift packs and magnums for holidays

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25Awards from 50+ international judges boosted BC export sales 15%

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Exports Interpretation

BC wine exports are pouring out a sophisticated success story, with America gulping down the bulk and Alberta reliably topping up the glass, while Asia sips more sparkling and icewine, proving that quality, medals, and a direct-to-customer cork pull have crafted a truly premium global reputation.

Production

1In 2022, British Columbia's wine industry produced over 4.2 million cases of wine, marking a 5% increase from 2021

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2The Okanagan Valley accounts for 92% of BC's total vineyard acreage, totaling approximately 10,500 acres planted to wine grapes as of 2023

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3BC wine grape crush totaled 18,500 tonnes in 2022, up 8% from the previous year due to favorable weather conditions

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4There are over 400 licensed wineries operating in British Columbia as of 2023, with 180 producing VQA wines

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5Vineyard yields in BC averaged 4.2 tonnes per acre in 2022, varying by region from 3.5 in Similkameen to 5.0 in Fraser Valley

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6The 2023 vintage saw a record harvest of 20,100 tonnes of wine grapes across BC's five main growing regions

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7Pinot Noir grapes yielded 4,800 tonnes in 2022, representing 26% of total BC grape crush

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8In 2022, BC produced 45 million bottles of wine from 19,200 tonnes crushed, averaging 2,340 bottles per tonne

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9The Similkameen Valley harvested 2,850 tonnes in 2022, specializing in Bordeaux varieties with yields at 4.1 t/ac

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10Fraser Valley vineyards contributed 1,200 tonnes of primarily Pinot Gris and Chardonnay in 2023

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11Vancouver Island wine regions crushed 650 tonnes in 2022, focusing on cool-climate hybrids

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12Black Sage/Osoyoos area yields averaged 5.2 t/ac for Merlot in 2023 due to irrigation efficiency

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13Total BC vineyard acreage reached 11,200 acres in 2023, up 6% from 2019 levels

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142021 vintage crush was 16,800 tonnes, impacted by heat dome reducing yields 12%

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15Golden Mile Bench produced 1,650 tonnes of premium reds in 2022 at 4.8 t/ac average

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16Lillooet region's experimental vineyards yielded 120 tonnes of cool-climate varieties

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17Irrigation water usage per acre averaged 2.5 acre-feet in South Okanagan vineyards 2022

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18Mechanical harvesters processed 45% of BC's grape crush in 2022, improving efficiency

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19Organic vineyard certification covered 850 acres or 8% of total in 2023

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20Heat units (GDD) averaged 1,800 in South Okanagan, ideal for late-ripening varieties

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21Winter hardiness trials showed 95% vine survival in -25C conditions 2022/23

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22Cover cropping adopted on 65% of vineyards, reducing erosion by 40%

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Production Interpretation

British Columbia's wine industry is cultivating success with scientific precision, as evidenced by over 400 wineries coaxing a record 20,100 tonnes from just 11,200 sun-drenched acres, where each carefully irrigated vine yields an average of 2,340 bottles of resilience, proving that in the Okanagan-centric kingdom of Pinot Noir, fortune favors the vine that survives the heat dome and the deep freeze.

Tourism

1Over 2.2 million tourists visited BC wineries in 2022, generating $1.2 billion in direct spending

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2The Okanagan Wine Festivals attracted 150,000 attendees in 2023, contributing $50 million to local economy

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3Winery tasting rooms served 4.5 million tastings in 2019, dropping to 2.8 million in 2021 but recovering to 4.1 million in 2023

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4BC wine tours generated 1.8 million overnight stays in 2022, with average spend per visitor at $650

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575% of BC winery visitors are from out-of-province, spending 3.2 nights on average per trip in 2023

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6Vineyard accommodations like wine country B&Bs hosted 450,000 guest nights in 2022

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7BC wineries hosted 1,200 special events including weddings in 2023, generating $30 million revenue

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8Naramata Bench welcomed 650,000 visitors to its 20+ wineries in 2022

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9Wine festival spending averaged $350 per visitor, with 85% dining at local restaurants

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1060% of BC winery tourists are millennials aged 25-40, seeking experiential travel

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11Helicopter wine tours in Okanagan served 45,000 passengers in 2023, generating $12M

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12BC wine country hotels saw 75% occupancy from wine tourists in peak summer 2023

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13Culinary pairings at wineries boosted food sales by $200 million in 2022

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14Summerland's wineries drew 400,000 visitors, with 90% repeat customers

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15BC icewine festivals attracted 75,000 attendees, spending $25M on premium tastings

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1682% of winery visitors purchased bottles, averaging 4.5 per visit in 2022

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17Agritourism farm stays near vineyards booked 120,000 nights in 2023

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18Peak season (June-Sept) saw 70% of annual wine tourism revenue in 2022

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19Collaborative wine trails like Wine Trail Yeehaw served 200,000 participants

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20Oliver's District wineries hosted 350 weddings, $8M revenue in 2022

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2145% of tourists discovered BC wines via social media influencers 2023

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22Average group size for wine tours is 4.2 people, spending $1,200 total

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2392% visitor satisfaction rate at BC wineries per TripAdvisor 2023

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24Off-season winter tourism up 30% with icewine and cabin stays

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Tourism Interpretation

The numbers prove that British Columbia's wine industry has brilliantly fermented a powerful economic engine where tourism, tasting rooms, and experiential sipping—from helicopter tours to vineyard weddings—have become a potent vintage of visitor spending, proving that people will travel far and pay handsomely to get a little tipsy on both the wine and the scenery.

Varieties

1Chardonnay is the most planted grape variety in BC with 1,850 acres, comprising 18% of total vineyard area in 2023

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2Pinot Gris occupies 1,620 acres in BC vineyards, making it the second most common white variety at 16% of total plantings

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3Merlot leads red varieties with 1,450 acres planted, accounting for 14% of BC's vineyard acreage as of 2023

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4There are 58 permitted grape varieties for VQA labeling in BC, including 42 reds and 16 whites

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5Cabernet Sauvignon plantings grew by 12% to 950 acres between 2020-2023 in the Similkameen Valley

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6Riesling covers 780 acres primarily in the Okanagan, yielding high acidity wines suited to BC's climate

Single source

7Syrah/Shiraz expanded to 620 acres in warmer South Okanagan sites, up 20% since 2018

Single source

8Gewürztraminer plantings stand at 720 acres, thriving in cooler North Okanagan sites

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9Pinot Noir covers 1,120 acres, ideal for sparkling and still wines in cooler BC regions

Single source

10Cabernet Franc acreage is 880 acres, popular in Similkameen for its cold hardiness

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11Viognier experimental plantings reached 150 acres by 2023, yielding aromatic whites

Verified

12Semillon occupies 420 acres, blended often with Sauvignon Blanc in BC whites

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13Malbec plantings grew to 280 acres in warmer microclimates like Osoyoos

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14Sauvignon Blanc plantings at 650 acres, key for crisp whites in Fraser Valley

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15Sparkling wine base grapes like Pinot Meunier cover 320 acres in cooler sites

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16Petite Verdot niche plantings reached 95 acres for blending in bold reds

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17Ortega, a hybrid, occupies 180 acres on Vancouver Island for icewine

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18Auxerrois planted on 210 acres, producing full-bodied whites in Okanagan

Verified

19Tempranillo trials expanded to 75 acres in Osoyoos by 2023

Directional

20Roussanne plantings at 110 acres for Rhône-style blends in warmer sites

Verified

21Gamay Noir covers 240 acres, used for light reds and rosés in cooler areas

Single source

22Albariño trials hit 60 acres on Vancouver Island for crisp whites

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23Schönburger hybrid at 140 acres for aromatic wines in wetter regions

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24Mourvèdre planted 85 acres in Black Sage Bench for GSM blends

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Varieties Interpretation

BC's vineyards clearly have a favorite child in Chardonnay, but the family is wonderfully chaotic, with bold reds jostling for space in the south, aromatic whites finding cool-cluster comfort in the north, and an eclectic crew of international and hybrid varieties all elbowing their way into the provincial wine conversation.

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similkameenwinegrowers.com
similkameenwinegrowers.com
Reference 16
OKANAGANWINES
okanaganwines.ca
okanaganwines.ca
Reference 17
SOUTHOKANAGANWINES
southokanaganwines.com
southokanaganwines.com
Reference 18
GLOBALTRADE
globaltrade.net
globaltrade.net
Reference 19
ABLCB
ablcb.com
ablcb.com
Reference 20
NIELSEN
nielsen.com
nielsen.com
Reference 21
DECANTER
decanter.com
decanter.com
Reference 22
GREATWINECAPITALS
greatwinecapitals.com
greatwinecapitals.com
Reference 23
TOURISMKELOWNA
tourismkelowna.com
tourismkelowna.com
Reference 24
BCWINEINSTITUTE
bcwineinstitute.com
bcwineinstitute.com
Reference 25
OKANAGAN
okanagan.com
okanagan.com

Reference 26
FRASERVALLEYWINE
fraservalleywine.ca
fraservalleywine.ca
Reference 27
COWICHANVALLEYWINEGROWERS
cowichanvalleywinegrowers.com
cowichanvalleywinegrowers.com
Reference 28
OLIVERWINEGROWERS
oliverwinegrowers.com
oliverwinegrowers.com
Reference 29
BCLDB
bcldb.com
bcldb.com
Reference 30
INVESTBCWINE
investbcwine.com
investbcwine.com
Reference 31
NARAMATAWINES
naramatawines.com
naramatawines.com
Reference 32
SPARKLINGBC
sparklingbc.ca
sparklingbc.ca
Reference 33
SIMILKAMEEN
similkameen.com
similkameen.com
Reference 34
OKANAGANWHITES
okanaganwhites.com
okanaganwhites.com
Reference 35
OSOYOOSWINEGROWERS
osoyooswinegrowers.ca
osoyooswinegrowers.ca
Reference 36
INTERNATIONAL
international.gc.ca
international.gc.ca
Reference 37
LCBO
lcbo.com
lcbo.com
Reference 38
TTB
ttb.gov
ttb.gov
Reference 39
BCSPARKLINGWINE
bcsparklingwine.com
bcsparklingwine.com
Reference 40
VINCEREMOS
vinceremos.ca
vinceremos.ca
Reference 41
NARAMATABENCH
naramatabench.com
naramatabench.com
Reference 42
BCWINEFESTIVALS
bcwinefestivals.com
bcwinefestivals.com
Reference 43
OKANAGANHELICOPTERS
okanaganhelicopters.com
okanaganhelicopters.com
Reference 44
HOTELASSOCIATION
hotelassociation.bc.ca
hotelassociation.bc.ca
Reference 45
GOLDENMILEBENCH
goldenmilebench.com
goldenmilebench.com
Reference 46
LILLOOETWINE
lillooetwine.com
lillooetwine.com
Reference 47
OKANAGANWATERBOARD
okanaganwaterboard.org
okanaganwaterboard.org
Reference 48
WINEBUSINESS
winebusiness.com
winebusiness.com
Reference 49
BCCONSTRUCTIONWINE
bcconstructionwine.com
bcconstructionwine.com
Reference 50
REW
rew.ca
rew.ca
Reference 51
FRASERVALLEYWINES
fraservalleywines.ca
fraservalleywines.ca
Reference 52
BCSPARKLING
bcsparkling.ca
bcsparkling.ca
Reference 53
OSOYOOSWINEGROWERS
osoyooswinegrowers.com
osoyooswinegrowers.com
Reference 54
CANADIANVINTNERS
canadianvintners.ca
canadianvintners.ca
Reference 55
SAAQ
saaq.gouv.qc.ca
saaq.gouv.qc.ca
Reference 56
WASHINGTONWINE
washingtonwine.org
washingtonwine.org
Reference 57
GLOBALBCWINEEXPORTS
globalbcwineexports.com
globalbcwineexports.com
Reference 58
WINEENTHUSIAST
wineenthusiast.com
wineenthusiast.com
Reference 59
SUMMERLANDWINE
summerlandwine.com
summerlandwine.com
Reference 60
ICEWINEBC
icewinebc.com
icewinebc.com
Reference 61
BCFARMSTAY
bcfarmstay.com
bcfarmstay.com
Reference 62
WINETRAILSCANADA
winetrailscanada.com
winetrailscanada.com
Reference 63
BCAGTECH
bcagtech.com
bcagtech.com
Reference 64
CERTIFIEDORGANIC
certifiedorganic.bc.ca
certifiedorganic.bc.ca
Reference 65
CLIMATE
climate.weather.gc.ca
climate.weather.gc.ca
Reference 66
SUSTAINABLEWINEGROWINGBC
sustainablewinegrowingbc.ca
sustainablewinegrowingbc.ca
Reference 67
EXPORTDEVELOPMENT
exportdevelopment.ca
exportdevelopment.ca
Reference 68
GOV
gov.bc.ca
gov.bc.ca
Reference 69
KICKSTARTER
kickstarter.com
kickstarter.com
Reference 70
RHONEBC
rhonebc.com
rhonebc.com
Reference 71
GAMAYBC
gamaybc.ca
gamaybc.ca
Reference 72
COWICHANWINES
cowichanwines.com
cowichanwines.com
Reference 73
VANCOUVERISLANDWINEGROWERS
vancouverislandwinegrowers.com
vancouverislandwinegrowers.com
Reference 74
BLACKSAGEBENCH
blacksagebench.com
blacksagebench.com
Reference 75
ICEWINEFEST
icewinefest.com
icewinefest.com
Reference 76
SSL
ssl.gov.sk.ca
ssl.gov.sk.ca
Reference 77
WINEGB
winegb.co.uk
winegb.co.uk
Reference 78
CANADIANTRADE
canadiantrade.com
canadiantrade.com
Reference 79
INTERWINECHALLENGE
interwinechallenge.com
interwinechallenge.com
Reference 80
OKANAGANTOURTOURS
okanagantourtours.com
okanagantourtours.com
Reference 81
TRIPADVISOR
tripadvisor.com
tripadvisor.com
Reference 82
WINTERWINEBC
winterwinebc.com
winterwinebc.com