The Wine World is Here...

To Do Business with You!

Tickets for Trade Days are now on sale! Hailed as one of the world's top ten wine trade shows by Wine International Association, VIWF's Trade Days provides the pre-eminent opportunity in Canada to meet the people behind the wines you sell and serve over three days, February 26-28. Get tickets for your team or pick up a two- or three-day Trade Days Pass for yourself! With 121 wineries from 15 countries participating in 12 trade-focused events, there's a lot to discover.

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Networking Lunches

Explore food and wine pairing, catch up with colleagues from around the wine world, and celebrate the achievements of our community.


Pinot Grigio's Perfect Pairings

sponsored by Consorzio DOC delle Venezie

Wednesday, February 26, 12-2 p.m.

Oceans 999 Restaurant, Pan Pacific Hotel


Principals Welcome Lunch

presented by Hillebrand Gori

Thursday, February 27, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

Vancouver Convention Centre West


Celebrating Excellence: 21st Annual Awards Lunch Featuring U.S. Wines

presented by ContainerWorld

Friday, February 28, 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

Vancouver Convention Centre West

Eat & Greet

Engaging Seminars

Discover the latest wine trends, deep dive in to West Coast U.S. wines, and explore industry issues and solutions.


Engaging Future Wine Consumers

sponsored by California Wines

Wednesday, February 26, 10-11:45 a.m.

Vancouver Convention Centre West


Value & Variety, West Coast Style

sponsored by Taste USA

Wednesday, February 26, 1-2:45 p.m.

Vancouver Convention Centre West


Napa Cabernet Retrospective

sponsored by California Wines

Wednesday, February 26, 3-5 p.m.

Vancouver Convention Centre West

Three Rings of Sustainability

sponsored by the participating wineries

Thursday, February 27, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Vancouver Convention Centre West


The Taste of Sustainability

sponsored by Taste USA

Friday, February 28, 9:30-11:15 a.m.

Vancouver Convention Centre West


Wine Business Solutions

sponsored by Sonoma State University, Okanagan College, & Coferment Management

Friday, February 28, 9:30-11:15 a.m.

Vancouver Convention Centre West


Winemaking on the Edge

sponsored by California Wines

Friday, February 28, 9:30-11:15 a.m.

Vancouver Convention Centre West

Sip & Learn

Industry Tastings

Trade Tastings

presented by ContainerWorld

Thursday, February 27

Friday, February 28

2:30-5 p.m.

Trade Buyer Entry 1:30-2:30 p.m.


Explore the Tasting Room with your industry peers. Meet wine producers from around the world, taste rare wines, and perhaps discover the next big thing in the industry.


The Buyers Only Hour is reserved for buyers, executive chefs, and owners.

Taste & Talk

Trade Days events are restricted to those in the wine, restaurant and hospitality industries who buy, sell, serve or market wine. Individuals purchasing tickets for these events must provide their name, occupational title, and the name of their establishment prior to booking. 

How to Buy Tickets

Buy Online 24/7

By phone:

604-873-3311

1.877.321.3121 (toll free) 

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


Questions? Email Us

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

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