The Fraser Valley is in southwestern British Columbia, Canada, just east of Vancouver and north of the Canada-U.S. border. It encompasses the area surrounding the Fraser River, including communities such as Langley, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, and Mission. While historically known for its agriculture, the Fraser Valley has recently emerged as a notable wine-producing region. The modern wine […]
The Gulf Islands are a group of islands located in the Strait of Georgia between Vancouver Island and the mainland of British Columbia, Canada, connected by a network of small ferries. They are known for their stunning natural beauty, mild climate, thriving agriculture and a small wine industry. Salt Spring Island is the primary wine-producing […]
The Similkameen Valley is located in southern British Columbia, Canada, just west of the Okanagan Valley. It is a small but growing wine region known for its unique terroir and high-quality wines. The valley runs along the Similkameen River, nestled between the rugged Cascade Mountains to the west and the Similkameen Mountains to the east. […]
The Okanagan Valley is located in the southern interior of British Columbia, Canada, approximately midway between the major cities of Vancouver and Calgary. It is renowned for its fabulous wines, picturesque landscapes and fruit orchards. It stretches from the north near the city of Vernon to the south near the town of Osoyoos, covering a distance […]
The Kootenays are located in southeastern British Columbia, Canada, and encompass a vast area of rugged terrain. They are bordered by the Rocky Mountains to the east, the Selkirk and Purcell Mountains to the west, and the border with the United States (specifically, the state of Idaho) to the south. The region includes several major cities […]
Located north of the Okanagan Valley and east of the Thompson Valley, the Shuswap wine region in British Columbia has been producing wines since 1997. As one of Canada’s most northerly grape-growing regions, the emphasis is on cool-climate grapes. Shuswap Lake stands as the dominant feature of the region, its four long arms weaving between […]
The Thompson Valley wine region is an emerging wine-producing area nestled amongst the natural beauty of the North and South Thompson Rivers in and around Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. The region extends from the town of Cache Creek in the west to Chase in the east. Situated in the province’s interior, it benefits from a […]
The Lillooet wine region is an emerging wine-producing area in the Fraser Canyon along the Fraser River in British Columbia, Canada, and one of the oldest towns in the province. Lillooet is located at the southern tip of the Cariboo Chilcotin region, where the climate is very similar to the traditional grape-growing regions in the […]
Tumbarumba wine region is halfway between Sydney and Melbourne. However, it’s just a three-hour drive southwest of Canberra, into the western foothills of the Snowy Mountains. Flanking the Kosciuszko National Park to the east, the region lies with the Murray River to the south. Although grown in the region since the time of European settlement, […]
The Darling Downs region is an agricultural region on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range in southern Queensland, Australia. It is vast and comprises the Southern Downs, Western Downs, Toowoomba, and Goondiwindi local authority areas. The name Darling Downs was given in 1827 by Allan Cunningham, the first European explorer to reach the area, and recognises the then Governor […]
