B.C.’s Annual Gin Festival

A celebration of craft gin and the people who love it.

February 28, 2026
Vancouver, B.C

Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre
181 Roundhouse Mews

In good spirits.

100+

GIN VARIETIES

25+

DISTILLERIES

1

ONSITE BOTTLE SHOP

Unlimited Tastings / Meet the Makers / Onsite Bottle Store

February 28, 2026

A celebration of the spirits, scents, and sounds of British Columbia. From coastal spruce tips and wild juniper to mountain lavender and sea kelp, every gin tells a story of place. Meet the distillers, mixologists, and makers redefining what gin can be, and taste the province distilled into a glass.

Select Your Experience

Grand Tastings

Evening Tasting

$85

Saturday, February 28th
5:30 - 7:30 PM

Yaletown Roundhouse

This one is for the gin nerds, connoisseurs and lovers, bartenders, mixologists and artists hunting for their next favorite gins. Meet distillers face-to-face, taste limited releases, and dive deep into the craft behind each pour.

SOLD OUT

Late Night Tasting

$65

Saturday, February 28th
8:30 - 10:30 PM

Yaletown Roundhouse

For the gin-curious and the good-time crowd. Perfect for those who’ve flirted with gin once or twice and are ready to build a deeper connection while having a great time! As night falls, the second tasting comes alive with live music, bright energy, and great conversation.

SOLD OUT

Masterclasses

Blend your Own Gin
Experience

SOLD OUT

$35

Saturday, February 14th
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Legacy Liquor Store Tasting Room

Kick off the evening with a fascinating introduction to the art of distilling, followed by an exclusive guided spirit tasting led by Salish Sea Spirits Master Distiller, Lora Goodwin. Savor 1⁄2 ounce pours of our Award Winning, Small Batch Vodka and Gin – all hand crafted from pure BC Honey.

Then it’s your turn to get creative! Touch, smell, and taste a selection of premium botanicals as you blend your very own custom 200 ml bottle of gin to take home. Finish the night with our expert bartender demonstrating how to shake (or stir) show-stopping gin cocktails you’ll be proud to serve at your next party.

A memorable, hands-on experience you’ll be talking about for months. Spots are limited —book now!

From concept to bottle

Running a Gin distillery in BC

$35

Saturday, February 21st
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Legacy Liquor Store Tasting Room

Ever wondered what it’s like on the distiller’s side of the table? Fantasized about the romantic life of mastering fermentation and science and flavour? Well, you've come to the right place!

Get a behind the scenes peak at what it’s like to operate a gin distillery in BC! Jeff will paint a vivid picture of life of an artisan distiller — From the trials of starting a business, to navigating covid and tariffs, to their current mad scientist reputation for creating avant-garde gins and other remarkable spirits and liqueurs. While he regales you with spine tingling action stories you can sip on a negroni completely created from products the distillery has created.

Delicious!

Intro to the world of Gin

Gin-side story

$35

Wednesday, February 25th
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Legacy Liquor Store Tasting Room

In preparation for the BC Gin Festival, Legacy Liquor would love for you to join us for an introductory masterclass to the world of Gin!

Join us on a flavour-forward journey where you’ll explore rich history of gin. From medicinal roots to early European styles; classic, historic expressions that defined the category; and modern, avant-garde gins showcasing innovative botanicals and contemporary distilling techniques.

This special evening will be hosted by Darryl Lamb, Legacy’s brand manager and co-host of Sportsnet “Ready to Drink” podcast. Guests will sample a curated lineup of gins that illustrate the evolution of the spirit — past, present, and future!

Raise your glass to the spirit of B.C.

Your ticket includes a custom tasting glass, access to over a 100 exceptional gins, unlimited tastings and entry to our botanical marketplace, featuring local artisans, mixers, tonics, and food vendors. 

UNLIMITED TASTINGS

No tokens, no limits. Sample gins from BC and around the world.

MEET THE MAKERS

Talk with distillers, learn their craft, and discover the stories behind each bottle.

ONSITE BOTTLE STORE

Find something you love and take it home. Our shop makes restocking easy.

FOOD VENDORS AND MARKET

Enjoy local food that complements every pour.

CENTRAL LOCATION

Join us at the historic Roundhouse in Yaletown. Easy to reach and full of character.

SILENT AUCTION AND RAFFLE PRIZES

Enter to win gin bundles, distillery tours, and cash prizes.

Food Vendors

People lined up at a bar or beverage station, ordering and receiving drinks, with bottles of alcohol and flowers on the table.
Heaven for a gin lover like me
— 2024 Attendee
A bartender pours red gin from a large round glass decanter into a small shot glass labeled 'GIN Festival' on a wooden bar counter.
Enjoyed the opportunity to talk to the distillers and learn about just how many excellent local gin producers we have!
— 2025 Attendee
Display of various bottles of gin, some with labels indicating flavors like Night Blossom Gin and Lost Horizon Rare Tea Gin, arranged on a table with promotional posters and pink flower decorations.

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