Tours & Tastings at Merridale

Discover one of the most unique cider and spirit experiences on Vancouver Island. Located in Cobble Hill, in the heart of the Cowichan Valley, Merridale invites you to explore award-winning ciders, handcrafted spirits, and the stories behind every bottle. Whether you’re joining a guided tour or dropping in for a tasting, every visit offers a chance to experience our orchard from tree to glass.

Tours & Tastings at Merridale

Discover one of the most unique cider and spirit experiences on Vancouver Island. Located in Cobble Hill, in the heart of the Cowichan Valley, Merridale invites you to explore award-winning ciders, handcrafted spirits, and the stories behind every bottle. Whether you’re joining a guided tour or dropping in for a tasting, every visit offers a chance to experience our orchard from tree to glass.

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Enjoy a Cider or Spirit Sampling

Try 4 ciders or 3 spirits, including seasonal releases and small-batch creations, perfect for deciding what to take home or adding a little extra fun to your visit.

Walk-in only // $7 per person

Orchard to Glass Tour

Join us for an interactive tasting of three exceptional ciders and two spirits, led by a dedicated Merridale Storyteller. They’ll answer your questions, share our cider-making and distilling process and history, and introduce you to the flavours that make Merridale unique. Merridale is proud to be B.C.’s first craft cidery, crafting ciders using apples grown right here on our farm.

Advance booking only // $45 per person

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Merridale Cocktail Class

A hands-on cocktail experience inside our working distillery. In this intimate class for 4–8 guests, you will create four mini cocktails using our small-batch spirits while learning approachable techniques in a relaxed, social setting. Advance bookings only. Select dates available.

Advance booking only // $69 per person

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Make a day of it.

Your tasting is just the beginning. Stay a little longer with lunch or dinner in our farm-to-table eatery, unwind with orchard views, or turn your visit into an overnight getaway in one of our cozy yurts. Whether you’re planning a leisurely afternoon or a weekend escape in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, Merridale has something for everyone.
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Make a day of it.

Your tasting is just the beginning. Stay a little longer with lunch or dinner in our farm-to-table eatery, unwind with orchard views, or turn your visit into an overnight getaway in one of our cozy yurts. Whether you’re planning a leisurely afternoon or a weekend escape in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, Merridale has something for everyone.
View Eatery Menu
Reserve a Table in the Eatery
Book a Yurt Stay