Fraser Valley wine passport returns for fall with 17 spots in Langley, Abbotsford, Surrey
Sip season runs through Oct. 31 at 13 wineries, 3 cideries, and 1 distillery. A $30 passport splits proceeds between venues and local food banks.
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Sipping season is here — and it may be your last chance until 2027 to catch fall harvest tastings in the Fraser Valley.
The Fraser Valley Wine Passport, a biannual program that runs spring and fall, returns October 1 through October 31 across Langley, Abbotsford, and Surrey. The passport costs $30, with $15 going to participating wineries and cideries and $15 to local food banks.
Seventeen venues are participating: 13 wineries, 3 cideries, and 1 distillery. Each stop offers ever-changing daily pours and tasting flights, with a non-alcoholic option at every location. Many venues add extras — cocktails, light bites, patio seating, picnic areas, or on-site restaurants — to round out the experience.
Langley has the densest cluster: Backyard Vineyards, Chaberton Estate Winery, Chapter Estates Winery, Estate 1909, Festina Lente Estate Winery, Fraser Valley Cider Company, Krause Berry Farms & Estate Winery, Manners Cider, Otter Trail Winery, Roots and Wings Distillery, and Township 7 Vineyards & Winery. Abbotsford has four: Maan Farms Estate Winery, Mt. Lehman Winery, Ripples Estate Winery & New Wave Distilling, and Taves Estate Cidery. Surrey has two: Gate 22 Winery and 1st Row Estate Winery.
The Fraser Valley is considered an emerging wine region prized for its cool-climate viticulture and proximity to Vancouver, according to the British Columbia Wine Authority. B.C. overall is home to nine distinct wine-growing regions, including the Okanagan Valley, Similkameen Valley, Shuswap, and Vancouver Island.
Vineyards typically wrap up their fall offerings as the season winds down, making this your window before the region quiets through winter. Hours and dates vary by venue, so check ahead before heading out.
At a glance
When does the Fraser Valley Wine Passport run?
The program runs from October 1 through October 31, 2026.
How much does the passport cost and where does the money go?
The Fraser Valley Wine Passport costs $30, with $15 directed to participating venues and $15 to local food banks.
How many venues participate and what types are they?
Seventeen venues participate: 13 wineries, 3 cideries, and 1 distillery across Langley, Abbotsford, and Surrey.
