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| 2915 Cameron Taggart Road, Mill Bay, BC, V0R 2P2 | |
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1.8 miShawnigan
2 miCobble Hill
2.5 miStrathcona Lodge
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Specialties
Located off a picturesque country road winding through working farms and rolling hills, Unsworth Vineyards & Restaurant is whimsically nestled in the heart of Cowichan Valley’s wine country. Dedicated to crafting wines of distinction that reflect the exceptional soil and growing conditions of the region, Unsworth’s award-winning, family-owned and operated winery is complemented by their own restaurant — a restored early 1900s farmhouse serving natural local foods. A delicious wine and culinary destination, and a spectacular setting for intimate gatherings and events — warm and welcoming with plenty of charm and heritage.
Meet the Business Owner
Tim T.
Business Owner
The Turyk family has a long history in the Cowichan Valley area, spending summers at Shawnigan Lake — a much-loved lakeside community that has been attracting families for generations. Tim’s mother Marjorie summered at the lake as a child and made it a part of her own family ritual, bringing Tim and his sisters there every year.
Having grown up watching Cowichan Valley’s homespun wine and food culture evolve, Tim’s ears perked up when he marjorie_unsworthheard about a small vineyard and winery that was for sale in the fall of 2009. After 40+ years working in BC’s fishing industry, he was looking for a new challenge.
One look at the spectacular property and early 1900s farmhouse, and Tim knew he’d found something special. Colleen saw the vision too and they bought the farm, so to speak.
It was the heritage around Marjorie that inspired the name — Unsworth was her maiden name.
From expanding the operation and restoring the farmhouse, to building a brand around sustainably managed vin
