Grapes

The grape industry in B.C. is composed of over 900 vineyards. The majority of the production area is located in the Thompson-Okanagan, followed by Vancouver Island, Lower Mainland and the Kootenay region.

Production

Several regions of B.C. provide ideal growing conditions for wine and fresh market grapes. The information provided in this section is intended to inform growers of the risks, benefits and best practices associated with grape production.

• Financial planning information for establishing a vineyard (PDF) of VINIFERA grapes in the Okanagan region.
• View industry best practices for growing grapes:  Best practices guide (B.C. Wine Grape Council)
• Information on the management of plant pests and diseases that damage grapevines.
• Information on Best Practices for Replanting Grapes (PDF, 4.5 MB)

Wine grape industry analysis reports

In 2022, the ministry supported the wine grape industry efforts to examine potential factors impacting BC wine grape production through initiation of the BC Vineyard Resilience study. 

• B.C. Wine Grape Industry Gap Analysis (PDF, MB)
  • Created 2024: Supplementary report to the B.C. Wine Grape Council’s 2023 Market Opportunity Assessment for the BC Wine & Grape Industry
• Re-Planting Guidelines and Recommendations (PDF, 3.3 MB)
  • Created 2024: To provide recommendations for the development of a wine grape replant program.
• B.C. vineyard resilience study report (PDF, 1.5 MB)
  • Created 2022: Examined potential factors impacting BC wine grape production

Production insurance

Regulation

Canadian Food Inspection Agency has a mandate to ensure a safe food supply for everyone in Canada. Other local, provincial and federal legislation and regulations apply.