Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse is an orchard cidery in Saanichton, on Vancouver Island, with a tasting room, food and outdoor seating. Come for flights that let you compare ciders from dry to sweet, then settle in with flatbread or baked Brie. The orchard and views toward the water give the visit a relaxed country feel. Vegan options are available, and you can buy bottles to take home. Reservations are recommended, especially if you want a table outside.
Choose a flight to compare cider styles
Flights let you sample several ciders in one visit, with styles ranging from dry to sweet. A Long Flight is a way to try a wider selection. The range includes alcoholic cider and a mulled non-alcoholic option, so there is more to explore than one glass.
Some varieties lean toward crisp, dry flavours; others are sweeter. The Flagship is made from Empire Winter and Banana apples, with an apple-pie-like taste and a sparkling-wine character. Victorian Kings & Spies is another named cider to look for. If a flight turns up a favourite, bottles are available to take home.
Food, orchard and outdoor seating
The food menu includes flatbreads, pizza and charcuterie. Pulled pork and Mediterranean flatbreads are among the options, and baked Brie is another dish to pair with a tasting. Vegan choices are available. The food is part of the visit, though the strongest draw is the cider and setting.
Outdoor seating looks across the apple orchard toward the water. Inside, the tasting room has a barn-like feel, with long tables. You can make the stop a sit-down tasting or pick up a bottle and enjoy a picnic outside. Reservations are recommended, particularly for a table outdoors.
Tours and private events
Sea Cider is also a working orchard and ciderhouse. Tours cover the orchard and the cider-making process, with tastings of the cider. The site hosts weddings and corporate events, with indoor reception space and an outdoor ceremony area. A forest clearing is used for ceremonies, and the venue has views toward the ocean.
For a private event, the setting combines orchard scenery, cider and food in one place. Contact the venue directly for details about tours, event arrangements and current options.
FAQ
Where is Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse?
It is at 2487 Mt St Michael Rd in Saanichton, on Vancouver Island.
Can you try more than one cider?
Yes. Cider flights let you sample several varieties, and a Long Flight is suggested for trying more options.
Is food available?
Yes. The menu includes flatbreads, pizza, charcuterie and baked Brie. Vegan options are available.
Can you visit the orchard or learn how cider is made?
Tours cover the orchard and cider-making process, with tastings. Contact the ciderhouse for current tour details.
