Sea Star Estate Farm & Vineyards

Sea Star Estate Farm & Vineyards sits at 6621 Harbour Hill on Pender Island, where its vineyard rows run down toward the water's edge of the Salish Sea. The property began its wine life in 2002 as Morning Bay Winery and was reborn as Sea Star in 2014, taking its name and identity from the vibrant marine ecosystems along the BC shoreline; each bottle carries an artist-rendered native sea star from local waters, a charming signature that has made the labels as recognizable as the wines. The coastal terroir is genuinely distinctive. Few vineyards anywhere sit this close to the ocean, and the maritime influence of the Gulf Islands, with their mild, dry summers in the rain shadow of Vancouver Island, shapes wines with the freshness and delicacy that have earned Sea Star a devoted following well beyond the islands. The winery has also extended its story to neighbouring Saturna Island, taking on the vineyards of the former Saturna Island Family Estate Winery, the Gulf Islands' largest planting. Visitors will find the tasting room open Tuesday through Sunday from noon to five, plus select holiday Mondays, with walk-ins welcome for groups under eight, no appointment necessary. A wine club offers priority access to new releases and member discounts, and online ordering is available for those who discover a favourite. Getting there is part of the pleasure: Pender Island is reached by BC Ferries from Swartz Bay or Tsawwassen, and a winery visit pairs naturally with the island's beaches, coves and laid-back cafes. For wine touring that feels like a true escape, Sea Star delivers a Gulf Islands experience unlike anything on the mainland.