Shelter Point Distillery

Few craft distilleries can match the setting of Shelter Point, where rolling barley fields meet the ocean on a working farm near Campbell River. Founded in 2011, this Vancouver Island distillery is devoted entirely to single malt whisky, made the traditional way in copper pot stills using water from the property's own aquifer. What truly sets it apart is the coastal influence – the sea air's effect on maturation – and a rare farm-to-bottle approach, with barley for its Estate expression grown right on site. The range is deep and award-winning, spanning the Classic single malt, a milestone 12 Year Old, the smaller-batch Ripple Rock and Estate releases, Cask Strength, and the driftwood-smoked Smoke Point, a gold-medal winner. The distillery has collected serious hardware, including a Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. A visit is as scenic as it is educational. Stop in for daily store tastings, join a guided tour to walk the production floor and hear how coastal maturation shapes the whisky, and take in the stunning oceanfront farm surroundings that give the spirit its name and character. There are cocktail experiences and a Whisky Club for devoted fans, and a lounge experience that adds another reason to linger. Set on the Island's east coast, Shelter Point pairs a genuine sense of place with world-class whisky, making it a standout on any Vancouver Island drinks itinerary – and a beautiful spot simply to stand and watch the water. Whether you're a single malt connoisseur or a curious newcomer, the team's farm-to-glass story is a memorable one. Check current tour and tasting hours before you visit, then come for the whisky and stay for the view.