Tidings Magazine

The Fraser Valley is a great place to lose yourself in a culinary adventure.

The Fort Wine Company is known for its premium fruit and berry wines. Their flagship red cranberry wine is divine, but true connoisseurs sing the praises of their white cranberry wine. Sip in the Fort’s old-fashioned saloon-style tasting bar and then mosey on over to the “Trappers Bistro.” (604) 857-1101 26151 84th Avenue, Fort Langley, BC

Krause Berry Farms is perfect for picking your own strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries. Afterwards, indulge in fresh baked farm pies or trademark berry shortcakes while you lounge on the farm’s “Porch.” You can even watch the farm’s bakers do their thing through a large viewing window. (604) 856-5757 6179 248th Street, Langley, BC

The Domaine de Chaberton Estate Winery is the largest and oldest winery in the Fraser Valley. Dine at the estate’s French Bistro, “Bacchus,” to indulge in authentic French cuisine. Sit at a table overlooking the winery’s stretching vineyards and enjoy your meal with a glass of the winery’s signature Bacchus, a white with a clean, crisp finish. (604) 530-1736 1064-216 Street, Langley BC

Township 7 Winery won best white wine in Canada with their 2002 Chardonnay. All their wines are handcrafted and produced in small lots, so real care is taken to ensure they are deserving of their exclusivity. Without a doubt, Township 7 is one of BC’s premiere boutique wineries.  (604) 532-1766 21152 16th Ave, Langley, BC

Vista D’Oro Farms is known for their delicious jams – flavours as intense and original as pink grapefruit with champagne, or kumquat with vanilla demand your palate’s attention. Real insiders know Vista D’Oro is also the ultimate hands-on foodie experience. They’re even opening a winery in August of 2008. (604) 514-3539 20856 4th Avenue, Langley, BC

The bottle labels at Lotusland Vineyards feature unique British Columbian people and places. The premium wines inside the bottles feature the unique flavours of organically grown Fraser Valley fruit. Lotusland wines are all in limited release, but a visit ensures you get to try standouts like their Zweigelt Signature series. (604) 857-4188 28450 King Road, Abbotsford, BC

Drop by Campbell’s Gold Honey Farm, Country Store & Meadery and discover natural and flavoured honeys, honey creams, scrubs, lotions and soaps, as well as a delightful mead and a delicious melomel (a honey wine flavoured with fruit). They also hold fascinating educational tours so you can witness and appreciate the hard work and passion that go into their sweet products. (604) 856-2125 2595 Lefeuvre Road, Abbotsford, BC

Go to Granville Island and see where Vancouver’s culinary fanatics go for fresh ingredients and delicacies. The Public Market’s stalls have everything from specialty cheeses and fresh produce to bake-at-home croissants. Don’t forget to check out the pale ale at the famous Granville Island Brewery. (604) 666-5784

Take a tour of the Fraser Valley and we’re sure you’ll agree that British Columbia’s primary agricultural region is a great place to enjoy excellent wine and food…and the views aren’t bad either.

For complete listings of wineries and touring tips and ideas in BC visit HelloBC.com/winetouring