Church & State Wines Tours and Activities
To its owners, the name Church and State Wines represents a balance between the varied elements required to produce the highest quality wines. The name suggests a balance between change – each year’s distinct vintage – and tradition – aging wines in French oak barrels.
Church and State Wines puts plenty of focus on its grapes. Its owner’s belief is the best grapes are only produced on the best land, but also requires unwavering attention to detail throughout the planting, growing, and harvesting processes. The best land is also subject to the right grape varietal, so Church and State Wines has two British Columbia locations: Oliver-Osoyoos and Victoria. The former includes 70 acres of Vineyards BC’s dominant wine region, while the latter houses 11 acres of vineyards on the Saanich Peninsula, just minutes from downtown Victoria.
Their mindfulness is paying dividends, too, as they’ve now been awarded Canada’s best red wine on three occasions.
Practical Info
Church and State Wines’ Victoria winery is located at 1445 Benvenuto Ave. It’s tasting bar is open Friday-Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Address: 1445 Benvenuto Ave., Central Saanich, British Columbia, Canada
Hours: Tasting bar is open Friday-Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
5 Tours and Activities to Experience Church & State Wines
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Private Small Group Local Wine and Cider Tasting
We provide private, small group tours in our large luxury van for a more intimate experience. Your guide will meet you at your hotel or preferred location and take you on a scenic drive to wine country 15 minutes outside Victoria. Visit three venues in the Saanich Peninsula with 3-5 tastings at each location. Enjoy the beautiful orchards, vineyards and mountain views. Relax on the way back to Victoria after a great day of tastings!
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$444.55
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$444.55
per group
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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The Ultimate Group Package Tour of Victoria
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Make the most of your visit to Victoria by seeing many of the area’s highlights in just one day. This private tour packs in top sights including, Butchart Gardens, one of Canada’s oldest Chinatown neighborhoods, Craigdarroch Castle, and the famed Parliament Buildings. Plus, you’ll even have time to stop at a local winery to experience British Columbia’s burgeoning wine scene. Round-trip transportation is also included for an added convenience.
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$565.79
per group
From
$565.79
per group
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
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Private Saanich Peninsula Wine Tour
Visit one of British Columbia’s highlight wine regions—and enjoy an indulgent tasting tour—on this half-day, private tour. Meet your guide at your hotel in the Greater Victoria area, and set off in a private vehicle. Your destination is the Saanich Peninsula’s wine region. Over the course of your day out, visit numerous wineries, enjoy tutored tastings, and learn all about the grapes that flourish in the area. You can also admire the pretty peninsular scenery as you explore.
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$117.72
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$117.72
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Private Local Libations Tour, Victoria, BC
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Customized private tour sampling award-winning, locally crafted wines, spirits, beers and ciders. On this full-day tour, you'll discover four local producers. Stops will be selected based on your drink preferences and availability.
There are plenty of food options available thoughout the day and lots of time to relax and enjoy the stunning views.
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$138.03
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$138.03
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Private Butchart Gardens, Music and Wine Sunset Tour
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Great wine, delicious local food, stunning gardens, and live music = a pretty perfect summer evening!
We'll start our tour mid-afternoon with tastings at two wineries. Relax, enjoy the views and then in the early evening we'll head to the Butchart Gardens. You'll have time to explore the grounds before enjoying a picnic dinner on the concert lawn. Concerts feature different artists each evening, from pop, folk and rock to classical, jazz and latin. After the concert, enjoy the night illuminations before a comfortable drive home.
Tuesday to Friday during July and August. Please call for availability on other dates.
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$202.07
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$202.07