Plan Your Trip - Vancouver International Wine Festival

“…if you want more than just a getaway—if you want to come home with stories, flavors, and memories—the VanWineFest in this extraordinary city should be at the top of your list.” – Noël Burgess, Forbes

We’re proud to welcome visitors to Vancouver for our 2026 festival, March 7-14.

It’s easy to turn your festival experience into a weekend escape. We’re partnered with StayVancouverHotels.com to offer you a great travel deal. Book a room at one of 43 downtown hotels and get a free ticket to an International Festival Tasting session of your choice, March 12-14. Or book two or more nights and enjoy a pair of tickets to the Grand Tasting Room. It’s an excellent – and cost effective – way to attend our festival.

Make the most of your time in the city and beyond at VanWineFest. Destination Vancouver is an excellent resource for winter activities in and around the city with attractions, neighbourhood guides, events, Indigenous culture, mountain sports, and travel information.

Dining Out

If you’re looking for an exceptional wine and dining experience, book a reservation at one of the VanWineFest Wine Program Excellence Award winning restaurants. Browse Wine Program Excellence Award winners from 2025 with suggestion in Vancouver, Vancouver Island and Whistler.

Vancouver is a renowned city for dining out. Here are a few guides to check out as you plan your trip to the west coast:

Eater, by Nikki Bayley
The 38 Essential Vancouver Restaurants

Vancouver is Awesome, Michelin Guide
76 Vancouver restaurants honoured in 2025

Michelin Guide
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Condé Nast Traveler: Best Things to do in Vancouver

MSN: How to Spend a Stunning Weekend in Vancouver

The New York Times: 36 Hours in Vancouver

Sunday Times, by Hannah Ralph
The North American city so delicious it didn’t need Michelin

Vancouver is Awesome: 7 Vancouver spots among finalists for Canada’s Best New Restaurants of 2025

Vancouver Magazine: 202 5 Restaurant Award Winners