Merridale Cidery & Distillery

Merridale – Our Orchard Grounds

Merridale is a delicious destination in the Cowichan Valley—an apple orchard, craft cider house, small batch distillery, and wedding and event venue. Learn about the production of cider and spirits through a tour. Stroll the orchard while the kids search for faeries living amongst the cider apple trees, and then step up to the tasting bar for a guided tasting of our cider, spirits, or fortified ciders. Shop for local artisan items in the farmhouse store. Celebrate a special occasion with family and friends at a unique and beautiful venue. Experience glamping on Vancouver Island with a stay in one of our yurts. Check our website for upcoming special events, like our Sunday Pizza Nights. Pets are welcome! In our bistro, enjoy local cuisine, a large patio overlooking our orchard, and, of course, apple cider hand-crafted just steps from the bistro’s kitchen. This authentic Vancouver Island restaurant combines cider pairings and seasonal menu items inspired by nearby Cowichan Valley farmers, vintners, and cheese-makers. Bring home delicious baked goods made fresh that morning in our brick oven.

Delish Destinations - Merridale Cidery & Distillery

Just north of Victoria on Vancouver Island lies the beautiful Cowichan Valley. Named after the Cowichan First Nation peoples – the name nmeans“land warmed by the sun”. This area is picturesque a great place to base yourself for a food experience where you will find vineyards, forests, farmland, sparkling lakes and crystal clear rivers. And where the Merridale Cidery and Distillery is located.

Cider-making Économusée Video - Merridale Ciderworks

This video introduces the audience about what happens at Merridale Ciderworks, from orchard to bottle, from fermentation to bottling!

go! Island Celebrates Cider At Merridale - Shaw TV Duncan

On this episode of go! Island, Shaw TV's Daphne Goode visits Merridale Ciderworks in Cobble Hill to learn all about the cider-making process.

go! Island visits Merridale Cidery - Shaw TV Duncan

Merridale Cidery in the Cowichan Valley has teamed up with Cowichan Green Community to create a limited edition cider: Project Q. Shaw TV's Karen Elgersma gets the first taste and takes a look at what else Merridale Cidery offers.

Spirit Tree Cidery - Comfort Foods

Teena Avery visits an award winning Caledon food destination, Spirit Tree Cidery that offers artisinal ciders and a variety of cheese boards, soups, wood fired pizza and pick your own orchard