Join the Wine World at VIWF Trade Days

VIWF Trade Days are just a few days away, but select events still have limited tickets available - no need to miss out on the best wine trade show in Canada. Networking lunches, educational seminars, and the Grand Tasting Room offer endless opportunities to gather as a community to learn together, taste together, and celebrate together.

Trade Days Events

Taste the World

Explore the Tasting Room with your industry peers at the Trade Tastings. Meet wine producers from around the world, taste rare wines, and perhaps discover the next big thing in the industry. With 600+ wines from 14 countries in the room, your only challenge will be to fit everything in. Fortunately, there are tastings on Thursday and Friday!

Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13, 2:30-5 p.m.

VCC East, Exhibit Hall B

The Buyers Only Hour (1:30-2:30 p.m.) is reserved for buyers, executive chefs, and owners.

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Learn from the Experts

Committed to Biodynamics

Join Gérard Bertrand and Anthony Gismondi for an in-depth discussion on how Bertrand applies the principles of biodynamics to his estates in Languedoc-Roussillon. Taste the results of viticulture in harmony with nature!

Friday, March 13, 9:30-11:15 a.m.
The Vancouver Club

Mix, Mingle & Celebrate

Principals Welcome Lunch

Join us for the kick-off to the first tasting room session. Network with colleagues from around the globe while getting a head-start on select wines from the room, leaving you with more time for your after-lunch tasting room strategy. Then take a seat at the long tables to enjoy a delectable buffet-style lunch.

GOING FAST - only a few seats remain!

Thursday, March 12, 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
VCC East, meeting room 1

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Celebrating Excellence:
22nd Annual Awards Lunch

This year’s annual awards lunch will feature global wines intended to capture the attention of sommeliers and trade wine buyers paired with a buffet lunch. Then cheer on your peers at the presentation of the industry awards and scholarships.

GOING FAST - don't wait for lunch!

Friday, March 13, 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
VCC East, meeting room 1

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604-873-3311

1.877.321.3121 (toll free)

Mon-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m

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All prices inclusive of wine, food (where applicable), gratituties, service charges, and taxes. No surprises at checkout!

“There is no better way to taste, sip, learn, laugh, mingle, and celebrate what wine can bring to life.”

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March 7

Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction

March 9-14

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March 12-14

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