Grapes

Last updated on February 19, 2025

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)

How to assess potential damage to grape vines when a winter freeze event has occurred along with lessons learned from the 2022 freeze event on managing damage in the vineyard. This video is available in English, Punjabi, and Spanish.

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

Learn more about which grape crops are eligible for production insurance. Production insurance helps producers manage their risk of crop losses caused by hail, spring frost, excessive rain, flooding, drought, etc.

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.

Funding opportunities

B.C. agriculture programs are available to support the agriculture and agrifood industries.

Farm practices

View industry-specific fact sheets in the reference guide.

Industry statistics

Review B.C.’s agriculture industry statistics: Fast Stats

Marketing

Find marketing information and training: Domestic and International marketing

Organics

Learn about organic production

Environmental considerations

Agriculture, land and environment: Access tools and information to support sustainable and environmentally friendly use of soil, water and air resources.

Contact information

Do you have a question? Please contact us.

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AgriServiceBC@gov.bc.ca

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