Distilleries in British Columbia

Merridale Cidery & Distillery

Cobble Hill, British Columbia

Merridale Cidery & Distillery, perched on the rolling farmland of Cobble Hill, British Columbia, is a three-decade saga of apple-kissed rebellion. Run by a sharp-witted, woman-led family, the operation has turned a humble orchard into a laboratory of liquid character, churning out ciders that bite back, brandies that sing, and cocktails that could make a seasoned whisky lover blush. Sustainability isn’t a buzzword here; it’s baked into every barrel, every tree, and every ounce of spirit that leaves the copper-kissed stills.

• Merridale offers a variety of cider flights
• Distillery produces tremendous cocktails and brandy

Rocky Point Spirits

Port Moody, British Columbia

Rocky Point Spirits is Port Moody’s inaugural commercial distillery, and it does more than simply mash grain – it treats booze like an art form and a science experiment rolled into one. The place churns out everything from low-calorie teas and crisp vodka sodas to meticulously layered ready-to-drink cocktails, each built on a foundation of top-tier ingredients and flavour combinations that would make a pretentious bar-fly blush. The team’s obsession with precision shines through in every batch, and the result is a line-up of spirits that feels less like mass-market hype and more like a well-kept secret whispered across the Pacific coast.

• Freshly made Horchata with ricey flavor
• Great whiskey selection available

Moon Under Water Brewpub and Distillery

Victoria, British Columbia

• Moon Under Water Brewpub: Seasonal smoked beers, smooth stouts.
• Moon Distillery: Single malt whiskey, 3-sheets whiskey highly recommended.

CrossRoads Brewing & Distillery

Prince George, British Columbia

• Rustic and eclectic decor throughout the brewery
• Beer flights with a variety of craft beers available

The Liberty Distillery

Vancouver, British Columbia

On Granville Island, Liberty Distillery throws a spattering of grit at pretension, making whisky with the same pride you’d feel if you had brewed your own ale from scratch. All 100 % British Columbia grain is grown organically, harvested, and turned into liquid gold in their hand-crafted copper pots that have been in the shop longer than most of the locals. Triple-distilled, the result is a dram that speaks to the soul of the region without whining about terroir.

• Distillery's signature cocktails use house-made infusions
• Whiskey tastings with expert guidance available

Macaloney's Island Distillery & Twa Dogs Brewery

Victoria, British Columbia

Macaloney's Island Distillery & Twa Dogs Brewery, Vancouver Island, is the region’s most laureled craft producer. They fuse classic Scottish distillation with Canadian practicality to produce award-winning spirits.

• Offers whisky flights and behind-the-scenes tours.
• Unique, dog-friendly atmosphere with "Twa Dogs" brewery name.

Ripples Estate Winery & New Wave Distilling

Abbotsford, British Columbia

Ripples Estate Winery & New Wave Distilling sits on about twelve acres of organic blueberry fields, koi-friendly ponds and overgrown gardens just outside Vancouver, in Abbotsford, BC. This family-run operation pretends it’s a boutique wine cellar while actually running a craft cocktail bar that would make a pretentious mixologist blush. The head distiller, a botanist-turned-mad-scientist, harvests home-grown blueberries and honey to produce spirits so clean you could almost see the colour of the sky in them.

• Expertly crafted one of a kind drinks available
• Unique distillery tasting experience offered

Taynton Bay Spirits Tasting Room & Distillery

Invermere, British Columbia

Taynton Bay Spirits, perched in the outskirts of Invermere, British Columbia, is a gallery of award-winning craft booze. They shun filler, using only top-tier, all-natural ingredients to conjure oddities like Espresso Vodka, Raspberry Vodka and the mysteriously brooding Midnight Gin. The result is a line of spirits that taste less like a marketing gimmick and more like genuine craftsmanship – smooth enough to impress a purist and bold enough to make a cocktail feel like a celebration – utterly memorable experience.

• Tasting room offers variety of sweeter lower alcohol spirits
• Limited edition maple whiskey is a notable product

Red Collar Brewing & Distilling Co.

Kamloops, British Columbia

Red Collar Brewing & Distilling Co. in Kamloops, British Columbia, is a punch-in-the-face of craft beer and gin. Its taproom, anything but a museum, offers a Belgian Blonde light as a sigh and a Baltic Porter dense enough to make walls tremble, each with extra flavour.

• Heated patio for dog-friendly customers.
• Unique Kamloops Common and Black IPA styles.

Trench Brewing & Distilling

Prince George, British Columbia

Trench Brewing & Distilling, perched in Prince George, British Columbia, channels the raw drama of the Rocky Mountain Trench into liquid form. It isn’t a pretentious boutique; it’s a straightforward operation where the wild landscape outside the doors does the marketing, and the inside smells of malt, pine and ambition. Their philosophy is simple: brew and distil for people who actually enjoy getting their hands dirty, whether that means scaling a ridge or simply surviving a Friday night.

• Trench offers a wide range of beer styles
• Flights are available with core and seasonal beers

The 101 Brewhouse + Distillery

Gibsons, British Columbia

The 101 Brewhouse + Distillery in Gibson, British Columbia, is a gloriously unpretentious outpost where small-batch spirits and craft beer collide with the kind of enthusiasm usually reserved for a Friday night at the pub. Their cocktails are anything but perfunctory, built on house-distilled gin and whisky that have more character than a seasoned talk-show host, and the beer lineup shifts faster than a weather forecast, ensuring there’s always something fresh to sip. The kitchen serves dishes that shout “local” without sounding like a brochure, and the menu is deliberately straightforward — no jargon, just flavor that actually works.

• Wide range of distillery drinks available
• Huge outdoor area with outdoor games

Raincity Distillery

Squamish, British Columbia

Raincity Distillery, Squamish, British Columbia, refuses dazzle with glamour and pours quality into your glass. They grow organic BC grain and harvest water from snow-capped peaks, keeping every batch alive with real terroir. Mixologist Romain is a globe-wandering wizard who adds international quirks, producing Black Tusk Smoked Vodka with a smoky soul and Iron Buddha Gin that bangs with East Asian botanicals.

• Unique Asian fusion cocktail menu
• Complex and flavorful craft cocktails

Central City Brewers + Distillers

Surrey, British Columbia

Central City Brewers & Distillers in Surrey punch above their weight against craft breweries.

• Variety of unique beers and distilleries
• Excellent prices on 6 packs and merchandise

Monashee Spirits Craft Distillery

Revelstoke, British Columbia

Monashee Spirits Craft Distillery sits in Revelstoke, BC, run by a family that prefers a real boot-shoes over corporate polish.

• Distillery tour available for a behind-the-scenes look
• Unique, charming atmosphere with authentic spirit bottles

Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery

Vernon, British Columbia

Let's cut to the chase. Okanagan Spirits in Vernon, BC is the very first craft distillery this side of the Pacific. Since 2004, they've turned local barley and fruit into something that can make a bloke’s eyebrows raise with pleasure. Three-time Distillery of the Year? Check. A portfolio that can put the BBC’s ‘Drink of the Year’ in its place. Smooth whiskies aged to a silky finish, liqueurs that whisper secrets, and an absinthe that’s probably the only one that will make a man feel like he’s taken the wrong turn. All done with BC-grown barley, pure maple syrup, and a dash of stubborn pride and no apologies. All in small batches, with 100 % BC ingredients – no pretentious imports needed. They’ve added cocktail smokers to their arsenal. Tours are friendly and the shop is a bit like a children’s store gone right, but no need for a pep talk.

• Unique blend of local history and spirit-making
• Welcoming space with shop and kid's toys

Alchemist Distiller

Summerland, British Columbia

Alchemist Distiller in Summerland, British Columbia, is where a French duo has decided that apples from the Okanagan deserve more than pie. Their copper-still, lovingly engineered to coax every whisper of aroma, turns the fruit into a line-up of golden elixirs that have already scooped a few awards. The pair treat distillation like a mad scientist’s laboratory, yet they never lose the feel of a craftsman’s workshop – each batch is hand-run, each ingredient chosen with the precision of a surgeon who’s had too much good whisky.

• Unique and delicious spirits flavors available
• Complex local flavors in liqueurs offered

Long Table Distillery

Vancouver, British Columbia

Long Table Distillery in Vancouver, BC, is the kind of place that pretends to be boutique while delivering genuinely good spirits. They’re one of the city’s early micro-distilleries, still making gin, vodka and specialty spirits by hand with a copper-pot still that looks like a relic from an old-world blacksmith’s shop. Their barrel-aged Old Tom gin is oddly convincing, and the Långbord Akvavit comes off like a Viking-in-the-pub toast that actually works. Workshops range from sushi-and-cocktail classes to high-tea-style mixology, all taught by people who can make a proper dram without shouting at you. On top of that they sell gift sets, branded bar tools, and a line of merch that somehow feels less kitschy than a souvenir shop. If you’ve got the stamina for a few tastings, you’ll end up with a better palate than you had before and a story about that cellist’s cello-wielding jazz today.

• Distillery offers flexible cocktail options.
• Workshops feature expert instruction on craft.

Copperpenny Distilling Co.

North Vancouver, British Columbia

In North Vancouver’s Brewery District, Copperpenny Distilling Co. insists terroir matters, bottling every spirit as a tribute to volcanic soils, cold winters, and salmon-laden waters.

• Unique distilled spirits set them apart.
• Well-crafted and creative cocktails.

Odd Society Spirits

Vancouver, British Columbia

Odd Society Spirits in Vancouver is a boutique operation that throws the rule book out the window and then writes it back with a flourish. They mash old-world distilling rites with Pacific-coast oddities, yielding a line-up that reads like a cast of eccentrics – the demure Wallflower Gin, the untamed Mongrel, plus a handful of others that refuse to be boring. Everything is churned in copper pots, so every batch feels like a society of flavor. The result is a palate-punch that would make a stoic whisky snob grin.

• Creative cocktail menu with unique spirits
• Whiskey flights available for tasting

Victoria Distillers

Sidney, British Columbia

Victoria Distillers sits on the salt-bitten shore of Sidney, British Columbia, turning water into liquid gold for more than a decade. These aren’t the vapour-clouded artisanal trinkets of the street-corner markets; they’re award-winning gins made in genuinely historic copper pot stills, each sip a reminder that precision beats gimmickry. Their new waterfront building offers a proper tasting session, not the usual behind-the-scenes spectacle — because the proof is in the taste, not in the glass-shimmered tour. Wed. 12–4, Thurs–Sun 11–5, a £7 hour guide will explain the subtle difference between anise and “anise-like,” while you sample five distinct spirits. If you’re after something that proves a craftsman can out-shine pretension, make Victoria your next stop. It’s pure quality, and it’s damn good, today.

• Victoria Distillers offers award-winning gins.
• Tour includes tasting of 5 items per guest.

Resurrection Spirits

Vancouver, British Columbia

Resurrection Spirits is a proudly Vancouver outfit that actually respects rye. They ditch imported grain in favour of 100 % BC rye, producing a Proprietary Rye Whisky that feels like the Pacific Northwest had a love child with a proper Scottish dram. Their gin follows the same no-nonsense creed — flavours that whisper, not shout, a nod to a city that’s been resurrected more often than a bad sitcom. All production is small-batch, a genuine sign of craftsmanship rather than a marketing ploy.

• Creative cocktail list with new concoctions
• Own brand of beer on tap available

Mainland Whisky (Distillery & Cocktail Lounge)

Surrey, British Columbia

On the outskirts of Surrey, British Columbia, Mainland Whisky decides that tradition is a starting line, not a finish. They borrow the outlaw spirit of early Canadian whisky, then smash it with American moonshine tricks, brewing a batch of beer and feeding it straight into the still. The result is a rapid-age program that produces unapologetically bold, surprisingly smooth and daring drams, each stamped with a narrative as loud as a brass band.

• Broad range of whisky strengths and flavor profiles available
• Whisky distilled on location at the distillery

Tumbleweed Spirits

Osoyoos, British Columbia

Tumbleweed Spirits – Osoyoos, BC – turns the dusty Southern Okanagan into something you’d only find in a well-run speakeasy. They steam out whiskey from two copper pots – Big Al and Ginger – that squeeze grain and local botanicals into premium blends and moonshines worthy of a bootlegger’s bragging rights. Their exclusive whiskey line has flavours that refuse to be washed out, and the Buckie’s Apple Pie Moonshine is a case study in how to make a sweet spirit feel unapologetically bold.

• Unique flavors in craft distillery offerings.
• Friendly and knowledgeable staff presence.

Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery Kelowna

Kelowna, British Columbia

Western Canada’s first bona-fide craft distillery bursts onto the scene in Kelowna, British Columbia, and has been turning out award-winning spirits since 2004. Every drop is forged from 100 % locally sourced grain and fruit, churned in gleaming copper pot stills that would make a chemist weep with envy. The range is a smug little parade of whiskies, gins, vodkas, brandies and more, all distilled using time-honoured European techniques that feel less like a hobby and more like a disciplined art form.

• Unique Bourbon Lover Flight featuring various whiskies
• Thoughtful presentation with Glencairn glasses and dropper

The Dubh Glas Distillery Ltd.

Oliver, British Columbia

Dubh Glas Distillery in Oliver, B.C., is built around the “dark water” that springs from an underground aquifer – pure, pollutant-free water filtered through the Okanagan Valley. That liquid gold runs through every batch, from a citrus-punchy gin to a whisky that smokes like a well-charred log. Canadian barley forms the grain base, botanicals are chosen with the precision of a jeweller, and the barrels are raised in an on-site cooperage that treats oak as a religion.

• Water sourced from underground aquifer
• Gins have fantastic citrus botanicals

Tofino Distillery

Tofino, British Columbia

Tofino Distillery, on Canada’s west coast, pretends its forest setting is a secret recipe. They claim to hand-craft premium certified organic spirits by harvesting from local fields and trees. Each batch is supposedly an expression of the coastal temperate rainforest, a mantra that will have you arguing with yourself about the actual forest cover. Their line-up includes the Psychedelic Jellyfish Absinthe, an absurdly named libation that really tastes like a summer storm in a bottle, and a lemon-scented Limoncello that would make a barista jealous. West Coast Gins follow, a bit too posh for the locals but undeniably crisp. The tasting room offers ever-shifting mini-cocktails and an arsenal of beach-ready merch, so you can leave with a Tofino flag and a feeling of smug accomplishment. They also specialise in creative flavoured vodkas, absinthe flights, and espresso-based “sunburst” drinks, praised for being surprisingly good, a testament to their devotion to detail.

• Tofino Distillery offers creative flavored vodka options.
• Mini cocktail flights available for those who prefer.

Shelter Point Distillery

Campbell River, British Columbia

Campbell River, British Columbia. Here sits Shelter Point Distillery – not a pretentious speake-up but a plain-spoken, island-grown whisky plant that punches above its weight.

• Wooden and stylishly crafted interior areas.
• Copper stills made in Scotland for world-class quality.

Roots and Wings Distillery

Langley, British Columbia

Roots and Wings Distillery in Langley, British Columbia, is the first genuinely independent craft distillery in the Fraser Valley. The family-run operation turns locally grown grains, hops, berries and wild herbs into gin, absinthe, vodka, whiskey and a handful of liqueurs, proving that a little agricultural pride can punch a far larger bottle.

• Distillery's handcrafted spirits are a highlight.
• Vodka and gin flights offer a unique experience.

Copper Spirit Distillery

Bowen Island, British Columbia

On Bowen Island, the Kabantsovs have turned a modest family workshop into a boutique distillery that could shame most pretentious city bars. Using water drawn straight from the West Coast, organic British Columbia grain, and German-made copper stills that gleam like a polished engine, they churn out spirits with the kind of meticulous care usually reserved for watch-making. Miguel and Candice run the place with a quiet ferocity, insisting every drop reflects both the island’s raw nature and a genuine sense of true community.

• Copper Spirit Distillery serves mini cocktails
• Elderflower sparkle is fresh and floral flavored

Sheringham Distillery

Langford, British Columbia

Langford, British Columbia, hosts Sheringham Distillery, where a chef’s palate runs the show and the stills double as a kitchen. They haul sustainably foraged kelp for their Seaside Gin and pluck local lavender for a floral whisper that would coax a grin from any skeptic. Each batch pays tribute to Vancouver Island’s raw character, turning copper into a culinary narrative, not pretentious. Their ethos means a new flavor can appear with the tide, and every ingredient is sourced within a stone's throw.

• Locally brewed gin with unique flavors
• Variety of gin flavors for mixing

Wayward Distillery

Courtenay, British Columbia

Wayward Distillery in Courtenay, British Columbia, isn’t your typical sweet-toothed honey-drunk haven. They’ve been making award-winning spirits from 100 % local bee-wax since 2014, and they’ve been as stubbornly sustainable as a hedgehog on a mission. Their flagship “Unruly Vodka” and Krupnik liqueur are the stuff of legend, and they’ve even gone wild with coffee and chocolate-flavoured variants that would make any purist scoff. Depth Charge vodka, for instance, proves they can produce quality even when they’re a bit chaotic.

• Unique flavored vodkas, such as coffee & chocolate.
• High-quality spirits, like Depth Charge vodka.

Canadian Flower Winery 加拿大之花酒庄 CANADIAN FlOWER DISTILLERY

Richmond, British Columbia

Canadian Flower Distillery in Richmond, B.C., is where a love of horticulture meets a no-nonsense approach to booze. The name harks back to a Dutch royal gesture — 100,000 tulip bulbs sent across the Atlantic — so expect a few floral motifs, but the real triumph is the liquid gold they coax from the vines. Their icewines rank among Canada’s best, harvested from grapes that spend longer than most of us in the freezer before being pressed, while the plum wine flaunts a cheeky sweetness that could soften the toughest critic. Bottles are crafted to look like mini-art pieces, making them ideal for people who think a regular gift box is a crime.

• Unique plum wine is a specialty
• Rich IceWine is a standout product

Sons of Vancouver Distillery

North Vancouver, British Columbia

Sons of Vancouver Distillery on North Vancouver’s rugged shoreline is a small-batch operation that refuses to treat Canadian whisky as a sleepy after-thought. Their high-rye mash bills and cask-strength releases slap the palate with the sort of peppery ferocity usually reserved for a good fight, while a wheated rye sneaks in sweet vanilla whispers that could coax a smile from the most stone-cold traditionalist.

• Innovative approach to whiskey and liqueurs
• Unique character in every spirit produced

Sweetwater Distilling Co.

n/a, British Columbia

Sweetwater Distilling Co. sits on Salt Spring Island, where the Walls clan have been fiddling with fermentations for three generations. Their philosophy is simple: pick the best British Columbia apples, marry them to the island’s crystal-clear spring water, and let a bespoke 500-litre copper pot still do its magic. No mass-production gimmicks here — just a farm-to-bottle operation that extracts pure fruit character and leaves pretension at the door.

• Unique botanical profiles in gin products
• American White Oak barrel-aged gin available

Maple Leaf Spirits Inc.

Penticton, British Columbia

Maple Leaf Spirits Inc., Penticton, British Columbia, has been doing craft distilling since 2005, turning local Okanagan fruit into European-style spirits that actually taste good and not just “drunk.”

• Offers European-style liqueurs and cognac.
• Strong focus on quality and history.

Fernie Distillers

Fernie, British Columbia

Fernie Distillers sits in Fernie, British Columbia, and refuses to hide behind the pretentious glitter that clogs so many boutique distilleries. Here, gin, vodka and a handful of liqueurs emerge from copper stills with a stubborn respect for the town’s mining and railway heritage, each batch no larger than a drinking club. Every bottle is filled by hand, corked by a person rather than a robot, and labeled with a swagger that says “we’re proud, not smug.”

• Unique house-made spirits and liqueurs are available
• Extensive craft cocktail selection is offered

Arbutus Distillery & Cocktail Lounge

Nanaimo, British Columbia

Arbutus Distillery & Cocktail Lounge in Nanaimo, British Columbia, isn’t some daft artisanal bubble. It’s the place where the island’s clime turns into copper-pot-still whisky and botanicals that even a skeptical connoisseur will admit taste like the sea. Every drop is sourced from 100 % BC-grown barley, wheat or wild foraged roots and berries — no half-hearted imports. Their Canadian single-malt, distilled on a cramped copper rig, is the sort of honest-to-goodness spirit you’d swear you’d invented yourself. Elderberry gin follows suit, bright enough to give a sourdough loaf a run for its money.

• Offers hand-made artisan spirits unique to distillery
• Local ingredients used in cocktails and products

Wildflower Distilling Co.

Penticton, British Columbia

• Unique cocktails created on the spot.
• Stunning artwork at entranceway.

Route 1 Distillery

Kamloops, British Columbia

Route 1 Distillery sits on the fringes of Kamloops, British Columbia, a place where ambition is measured in grain rather than GPS coordinates. A trio of founders, one of whom can’t keep a straight face, decided they’d rather boil spirits than build IKEA furniture.

• Route 1 Distillery offers unique spirits.
• Vodka crafting process is well-explained.

Luckhurst Farm & Distillery

Kelowna, British Columbia

Luckhurst Farm & Distillery in Kelowna, British Columbia, lets you sip history while delivering pure, unpretentious spirit. Their vodka is as clean as a mountain stream, the gin brims with foraged botanicals, and the limoncello — yes, limoncello — hits with a citrus punch you’d expect from an Italian villa, not a Canadian forest. Every bottle is a quiet shout of the farm’s heritage, forged in copper stills that have soaked up the region’s rugged canopy and whispers of old battlefields, adding a subtle mineral edge.

• Unique cocktail tastings with detailed explanations
• Personal stories behind each spirit's label

Stillhead Distillery

Duncan, British Columbia

On Vancouver Island’s rugged coast, the Stillhead family has turned distilling into a revolt against blandness. From Duncan they harvest wild berries that would make a hedgehog blush and farm rhubarb that pretends to be fruit. These local jewels are married to award-winning wine barrels, yielding a lineup that includes a gin so aromatic it could sniff out a bad joke, a whisky that whispers of pine and peat, and a vodka that slides across the palate smoother than a politician’s promise.

• Quaint tasting room is nicely decorated
• Copper still is stunning to see

Salt Spring Shine Craft Distillery Ltd.

Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

On Salt Spring Island, BC, the Salt Spring Shine Craft Distillery churns out spirits that could make a pretentious sommelier blush. Their Sting Gin, a fragrant orchestra of ten organic botanicals, sits beside the Hive Vodka, distilled with 100 % BC honey – no sugar, just pure sweetness. The founders, former Cordon Bleu chefs, treat distilling like haute cuisine, marrying local produce with botanical finesse to conjure flavours that whisper of the island’s self-sufficiency. Even their gin, despite the lofty botanical list, tastes like a garden party that didn’t need a tuxedo.

• Homemade liquor crafted with pure honey
• No added sugar for natural taste

Bruinwood Estate Distillery

Roberts Creek, British Columbia

Bruinwood Estate Distillery, perched on British Columbia’s Roberts Creek, takes the notion that whisky and gin must be solemn affairs and injects a healthy dose of common sense. Every drop – from the peppery gin laced with Earl Grey to the velvety cream liqueur – is fermented, distilled and bottled on the same modest site, using only ingredients that could have been plucked from a farmer’s market a few minutes away. The result is a lineup that sounds pretentious but tastes anything but.

• Unique and flavorful liquors are offered
• European-style liquors are available

Sharpe Distillery

Cawston, British Columbia

Sharpe Distillery, a family-run outfit out of Cawston, British Columbia, treats its heritage like an heirloom while refusing to let nostalgia turn it into a museum. They mash, ferment and distill with the best local grain and botanicals, then toss the old rule-book out the window to churn out botanical gins that smell like a forest after rain and unaged whiskeys that punch you with timber. The result is a line of spirits that feel both familiar and inventive.

• Unique craft cocktails are made on site
• Distillery uses its own spirits in drinks

Crow's Nest Distillery

Abbotsford, British Columbia

• Unique flavor profile sets them apart.
• Subtle start with pleasant aftertaste noted.

Misguided Spirits Craft Distillery

Parksville, British Columbia

Misguided Spirits Craft Distillery in Parksville, British Columbia, sits on Vancouver Island in a location that is nothing special — just a stone's throw from an attraction called "Goats on the Roof". They claim it’s all about “untamed spirit” but all the real action is the pure quality of the drinks they churn out. Their 18-time distilled vodkas — Brother XII, a very smooth, absolutely oddly creamy marvel — might make you question whether the distillers were drunk on ambition. Spectral Gin hits the palate with a rich mouthfeel that makes cocktails feel like they’re drinking an entire mountain range. The standout is the Rhubarb Ginger Liqueur, a zesty mash-up that could’ve been invented by a bored botanist after a night at a club. Owners run the place like a family business, obsessively polishing each batch. They even offer private tours for those who want to sniff the mystery for themselves, although they’ll probably keep you tight.

• 18 times distilled vodka process revealed
• Unique, well-crafted gin flavors

Tonik Distilling Ltd

Crescent Valley, British Columbia

Tonik Distilling Ltd sits on a cold, grimy slope below the Valhalla Mountains in British Columbia.

• Tonik Distilling Ltd offers unique gin varieties.
• Local distillery with welcoming atmosphere.

Montis Distilling

Whistler, British Columbia

Montis Distilling in Whistler, British Columbia, treats the whole notion of mass-produced booze as a personal affront. They haul in malted barley grown up the road, then run it through a tiny-batch still that would make a boutique jeweler blush. The result is a trio of spirits — gin, vodka, and whisky — that carry a distinct, almost territorial flavor, proof that a few good ingredients and a lot of patience can outshine any global brand.

• Unique gin creation process available
• Customizable gin with various botanicals

Antidote Distilling Co.

Port Alberni, British Columbia

Antidote Distilling Co. sits in Port Alberni, British Columbia, churning out craft spirits with a respect for the planet. Every bottle is 100 % recycled glass, and the botanicals are ripped straight from Vancouver Island’s own underbrush, so you can taste the forest without a hiking permit. Their Black Truffle Vodka smacks you in the face with earthiness, while the house-made Black Gin looks like a midnight sky in a tumbler — proof that darkness can be delicious, not just moody.

• House made black gin is a specialty
• Unique and colorful drink presentations

After Dark Distillery

Sicamous, British Columbia

After Dark Distillery, perched in Sicamous, BC, does what most pretentious craft places forget – they let the grain speak. Using local barley, rye and wheat, filtered through crisp mountain water, they churn out nine wildly inventive Highland Shine moonshine flavours, from pickle to cherry, each a salute to pure, unadulterated fun, a cheeky grin, plenty of character. Their commitment to small-batch production means no shortcuts, just copper-kissed stills and a reverence for age-old technique.

• Unique moonshine flavor creations available
• Local products and ingredients are prioritized

Bohemian Spirits

Kimberley, British Columbia

Bohemian Spirits, stuck in Kimberley, British Columbia – the highest city in Canada, where the air is so clean you could bottle it and charge a premium. These folk have taken the whole ‘hand-crafted, small-batch’ mantra and actually delivered, churning out gin scented with alpine herbs, vodka as crisp as a winter morning, and whisky that could make a mountain goat weep. No frou-frou marketing, just botanicals not grown in a greenhouse.

• Unique cocktail options available
• Distilling process education offered

Island Spirits Distillery

Hornby Island, British Columbia

On Hornby Island, British Columbia, Island Spirits Distillery tackles the age-old art of distillation the way a scientist would a stubborn mule – with relentless curiosity and a refusal to settle for anything less than brilliance. Decades of experimental tinkering have produced a method that marries chemistry, craftsmanship and a healthy dose of patience, all housed inside a gleaming 480 mm vacuum still that would make a laboratory jealous. Botanicals are hand-picked with the same solemn seriousness you’d expect from a master chef, yielding spirits so pure and characterful they practically whisper their own history.

• Unique spirits selection available
• Fascinating story of distillery origins

One Foot Crow

Gibsons, British Columbia

• Unique mineral infused vodka offered
• Distinctive lavender gin available

Kootenay West Distilling

Trail, British Columbia

Trail, British Columbia, hosts Kootenay West Distilling, a craft operation rescued from oblivion by Thomas and Ash Hodgson. They have taken a heritage building and turned it into a showcase of enthusiasm, where every wallpaper square and cocktail garnish screams “we gave a damn.” The distillery drinks only 100 % organic Creston wheat, churning out gin that bites, vodka as clean as a mountain stream, and liqueurs that could coax a smile from a stone statue, all bottled with care that would make a watchmaker blush.

• Kootenay West offers non-alcoholic versions of drinks
• Seasonal syrups like strawberry rhubarb are available

Bee Wild Distillery

Pender Island, British Columbia

Bee Wild Distillery on Pender Island, British Columbia, is a place where botanicals are pilfered straight from the farm, honey is squeezed from local hives and apples are pressed with the sort of reverence a museum might reserve for a dinosaur bone. The result? Small-batch spirits that smack the palate like a fresh sea-breeze on a hot afternoon — each batch a distinct, unpretentious tribute to the island’s untamed character.

• Distillery has quaint small town vibe atmosphere
• Offer half cocktails to showcase gin and vodka

Squeezed Winery + Distillery

Oliver, British Columbia

Squeezed (SQūEEZD) Winery + Distillery in Oliver, British Columbia is the brainchild of three siblings who decided that family-business could be anything but ordinary. They harvest Okanagan grapes, turn them into award-winning wines, and, because they’re bored with just one flavour, distil spirits from the same crop. The result is a vibrant, high-grade spirit that’s less “boozy” and more “elegant with a smirk”.

• Unique distillery in the Okanagan region.
• Great wines available for sampling and purchasing.

Best Coast Distillers

North Saanich, British Columbia

Best Coast Distillers, out of North Saanich, British Columbia, takes the whole notion of “craft spirits” and turns it into a playground for the daring. Their Agricole Rum isn’t made from the usual molasses mash; it’s hand-harvested, estate-grown sugarcane that tastes as if the Pacific itself were fermented. And then there’s their Cold Brew Coffee Whisky – a bold marriage of caffeine and oak that would make even the most stoic whisky snob raise an eyebrow.

• Unique tasting experiences available
• Locally crafted drinks are delicious

Heritage Acres Distilling

Abbotsford, British Columbia

Heritage Acres Distilling, perched on the outskirts of Abbotsford, British Columbia, is the brainchild of the Noske clan, who have turned the province’s gold-rush lore into liquid gold. Their labels – QuickDraw Whisky and Lonely Prospector Vodka – read like a swaggering tale of prospectors who traded pick-axes for copper stills, and they deliver the same rugged bravado in the glass. Each batch is steeped in local history, yet refuses the pretentiousness that often plagues craft spirits, opting instead for raw, unmistakable character.

• Smooth and flavourful gin is a notable product
• Citrus flavours pair well with gin cocktails

Dragon Mist Distillery

Dewdney, British Columbia

Dragon Mist Distillery sits in Dewdney, British Columbia, a place that knows its wheat, its water and its disdain for pretentiousness. They claim a tradition of quality, but it’s really just an obsession with making every bottle taste like a smug victory and no nonsense.

• Unique Baijiu flavors with beautiful labeling
• Diverse range of coffee-based liquors available

Stolen Bell Distillery

Golden, British Columbia

Stolen Bell Distillery, perched on the edge of Golden, British Columbia, churns out craft spirits with the gusto of a raconteur who actually knows his stuff. Drawing on the region’s sagas and local produce, the team whips up gin and vodka that feel less like a marketing exercise and more like a tribute to the wilderness that raised them. Every batch is hand-crafted, the kind of meticulous labours you’d expect from folks who’ve sworn off shortcuts and prefer a good story to a flashy label.

• Sophisticated yet spunky atmosphere is present
• Drinks take you on a wild journey

Mad Laboratory Distilling

Vancouver, British Columbia

Mad Laboratory Distillery in Vancouver churns spirits that could win a drunken argument. Using 100 % BC barley, they finish with a punch that makes a sommelier rethink his life, making every dram feel like a rebellious declaration.

• Smaller distilleries offer unique experiences.
• Owner shares passion for brewing process.

Sternwheeler Craft Distillery

Creston, British Columbia

Sternwheeler Craft Distillery, perched on the edge of Creston, British Columbia, is a family-run shop that turns the Kootenay’s bounty of fresh fruit and berries into daring spirits. Their line-up reads like a small museum of booze – silky brandies, botanically reckless gins, liqueurs that taste like a wild picnic, even a moonshine that could make a lumberjack weep. Every bottle wins awards, proof that ambition and good produce make a potent mix.

• Spirits are truly exceptional and full of surprises
• High-quality sipping gin is a notable product

Deep Blue Distilleries

Richmond, British Columbia

Deep Blue Distilleries sits in Richmond, British Columbia, and it behaves like a boutique that actually knows what it’s doing. While most places flaunt “hand-crafted excellence” as a slogan, this outfit backs it up with small-batch runs, meticulous grain selection and a genuine love for the province’s unspoiled character. The operation is a study in disciplined innovation – from raw-material sourcing to the final seal – and the result is a line of spirits that could make even the most skeptical connoisseur raise an eyebrow.

• Small batch production in Richmond
• Wheat and rye-based whiskey aging

Ampersand Distilling Company (appointment only)

Duncan, British Columbia

Amid the unremarkable hills of British Columbia’s Cowichan Valley, the Ampersand Distilling Company runs a family-run operation that treats whisky-fanatics and gin snobs alike like they’re in a chemistry lab, not a boutique shop. They source organic grain from local farms and harvest botanicals from the wild, then mash, ferment and distil everything from scratch. The result is Per Se Vodka – a crystal-clear spirit that doesn’t pretend to be anything more than pure grain – and Ampersand Gin, a concoction so precisely balanced it could have its own scientific paper. Their relentless pursuit of purity has racked up a shelf of awards that most newcomers only dream of.

• Ampersand Gin has a unique scientific production process
• Distillery offers a tour of the whole production process

Controlled Entropy Distilling

Summerland, British Columbia

Controlled Entropy Distilling sits in Summerland, British Columbia, and decides that the world’s a far better place when you squeeze every last gram of home-grown grain into a bottle. It’s a boutique operation that pretends you need a PhD to understand its labels, yet it merely lets the stuff speak for itself: 100 % BC grain, tiny copper stills, and a philosophy that mixes old-school discipline with reckless curiosity. The place swarms with locals who think a cocktail should be more than a sugar-laden after-thought, and the staff actually know what they’re doing, which is a rare commodity these days.

• Unique coffee vodka flavor available
• Delicious Amaro with great combination options

Holocene Distilling Project

Cobble Hill, British Columbia

Holocene Distilling Project in Cobble Hill, British Columbia, is less of a boutique and more of a rebellious experiment. Founders Dorian Redden, the engineer, and Aisling Goodman, the herbologist, turned a dusty basement still into a manifesto for green spirits. Their aim: carbon neutrality by 2030, a grandiose promise that turns off pretenders and attracts the environmentally savvy. Their range is built on hand-crafted whisky, gin and vodka, each infused with local herbs and teas that have a taste and a sense of pride. They’ve even replaced plastic bottle caps with seed-pouch lids, ensuring the bottle itself can be planted after a proper pour. Labels flaunt hand-drawn wildflowers – a nod to their ethos. When you sip a Holocene drink you know you’re part of a project that, frankly, might just out-outshine the industry’s big-mouth marketing. And if you can drink, congratulations – you’ve helped keep the planet happier today now.

• Distillery uses herbs and teas in blends.
• Eco-friendly seed pouch lids on bottles.

Urban Distilleries

Kelowna, British Columbia

Urban Distilleries sits smack in the middle of downtown Kelowna, British Columbia, and has been churning out award-winning, small-batch spirits for more than ten years. They marry the dusty old copper stills of yesteryear with sleek, modern technology, producing vodka, gin, whiskey and a handful of liqueurs that actually deserve a toast. The tasting bar, a compact retail outlet and an outdoor patio form a unpretentious arena where you can sip, shop and watch bartenders work their magic.

• Distillery has knowledgeable bartenders with extensive experience
• Extensive knowledge of bartending is shared with visitors

Port City Spirits

Prince Rupert, British Columbia

• Smooth vodka flavors from house distillations
• Aquavit and gin product quality is high

Yellow Dog Spirits

Oliver, British Columbia

• Free sampling of spirits on tap available
• Unique craft cocktails with rich flavors

Stealth Craft Distillers

North Vancouver, British Columbia

Stealth Craft Distillers in North Vancouver isn’t about shouting its existence from a billboard; it’s a modest family operation that somehow manages to out-shine the flashier brands with a lineup of small-batch spirits that actually taste like they were made by people who know what they’re doing. Their vodka slides across the palate with a smoothness that makes you question whether it was filtered through angels, while the toasted-coconut rum carries a sun-soaked vibe that feels less like a gimmick and more like a vacation you can actually drink.

• They source local products and repurpose used corn.
• Unique corn and wheat vodka tastes are offered.

Empress Gin

Sidney, British Columbia

Empress 1908 Gin, hailing from Sidney, British Columbia, isn’t content to sit on its laurels. It marries the stoic discipline of copper-pot copper-pot stills with a botanicals list that looks more like a chemist’s pantry than a traditional gin cupboard. The line-up — Indigo, Cucumber Lemon, Elderflower Rose and Oaken — offers a palette of colours and aromas that would make a Victorian apothecary blush, while the micro-distillation process guarantees each batch feels as intimate as a whisper in a crowded bar.

• Empress Gin has unique flavor profile
• Distillery offers wide range of samples

Anderson Distilleries

Burnaby, British Columbia

• Smoked rosemary Gin is very enjoyable
• Sweet Serenitatis has smooth taste

Northwest Distilling Co.

Maple Ridge, British Columbia

Northwest Distilling Co., a squat shop on the edge of Maple Ridge, has turned the notion of “locally-made” into a drinking manifesto. Their vodka is distilled from hand-picked grains and fruit harvested right on the Pacific rim, then aged in tiny batches that would make a monk jealous.

• Vodka is only source of purchase.
• No other distillery products available.

Red Bridge Distilling

Kamloops, British Columbia

Red Bridge Distilling bursts onto Kamloops’ scene as the province’s inaugural craft distillery, and it does so with the swagger of a bartender who knows his botanicals. The operation is local, sourcing everything from wheat to juniper from nearby farms, and the result is a line of spirits that glide over the palate instead of shouting for attention. Their flagship gin is a lesson in balance, while the infused vodkas manage to be daring without pretending they’re haute couture.

• Unique gin and vodka flavors are offered
• Pink gin is a distinctive product

True North Distillery

Qualicum Beach, British Columbia

Qualicum Beach, on the rough edge of British Columbia, is where True North Distillery makes sure “hand-crafted” means real craft, not marketing fluff. They churn out small-batch spirits with the sort of single-minded precision that would make a jeweller blush. The hemp-infused BC Green Hit is proof that you can marry innovation with tradition without shouting over it. Barrel-aged offerings, including the famously subtle Persephone, add depth, while the eau-de-vie bottles echo the surrounding forest’s rugged spirit. Their staff aren’t just sales-girls; they’re well-versed and can suggest a dram that suits whatever mood you fancy. It’s more than a pour – it’s a full-sail voyage for the palate. A full-sail journey of craft. The facility itself sits on a parcel that hosted a logging camp, and the water supplies a depth you can’t fake. And if you think it’s merely another boutique operation, remember local rivers have been distilling stories for centuries.

• Unique whiskeys from small-batch producers
• Knowledgeable staff provide excellent recommendations

Victoria Distillers Inc

Delta, British Columbia

• Offers guided tastings and excellent hosts
• Variety of unique and complex whiskeys available

Ryes & Shine Craft Distillery

Langford, British Columbia

Ryes & Shine Craft Distillery in Langford, British Columbia, turns spirit-making into a rock-and-roll performance. Their whiskey, gin and vodka wear the swagger of a stage-backed band, thanks to musical inspiration stitched into every batch. Using copper stills and age-old techniques, they select grains with the obsessiveness of a maestro tuning his instrument, producing full-bodied, character-rich libations that could convince even the most sceptical palate that craft still matters.

• Distillery has great potential
• Unique craft distillery experience

Lohin Mc Kinnon

Surrey, British Columbia

Forget the cosy cottages and endless tourism brochures – here in Surrey, British Columbia, Lohin McKinnon Whisky turns brewing bravado and distilling savoir-faire into a barrel-aged bite of genius.

• Distinctive flavor profile in single malt whiskey
• Unique character sets it apart from others

Gin Lane Distilling & Cocktails

Kamloops, British Columbia

• Unique plantain dishes offered at Kamloops location
• Good selection of drinks and cocktails available

SR Winery & Distillery

Port Coquitlam, British Columbia

Salish Sea Distillery

Powell River, British Columbia

Salish Sea Distillery, right out of Powell River in British Columbia, is one of those small-batch producers that swears by quality over quantity. They take their vodka and gin very seriously, and what’s interesting is they’ve done a neat trick: no grain at all. Instead, they make a spirit base that’s entirely free of that staple. Then they load it up with BC honey and mountain water – not your run-of-the-mill tap water – and layer on local botanicals selected with the same care a jeweller would give a diamond.