Northern Lights Estate Winery yesterday celebrated an historic milestone with the bottling of its one millionth bottle, marking a significant achievement for British Columbia’s northernmost winery and one of Canada’s most recognizable fruit wine brands.
Founded in northern British Columbia, Northern Lights Estate Winery has grown from a small, community driven operation into a nationally distributed producer of fruit wines. Reaching one million bottles represents years of innovation, resilience, and commitment to quality, achieved in one of Canada’s most challenging and distinctive growing regions.
“We always knew this endeavor would be special to Prince George but we did not understand the impact we would have on fruit wines across Canada when we bottled the first bottle 10 years ago, we are so thankful to our fans, our team, and our shareholders who made this happen,” said co-founder Doug Bell.
Co-founder Pat Bell added: “This is a foundational milestone for the fruit wine industry but only 1 step towards a future where they are as common as traditional wines in Canadian households. They are perfect for every experience and occasion”.
The milestone event was attended by provincial, municipal, and industry leaders, including Jeff Guignard, CEO of the BC Wine Institute; Prince George Mayor Simon Yu; Ian Patton, Opposition Critic for the Ministry of Agriculture; and Members of the Legislative Assembly Kiel Giddens, Sheldon Clare, and Rosalyn Bird, along with other invited dignitaries and community partners. Lana Popham Minister of Agriculture forwarded a letter of congratulations.
According to Jeff Guignard, CEO of Wine Growers BC: “Every bottle tells a story. This one is about perseverance, passion, and community. Building Canada’s northernmost winery while setting a new standard for BC fruit wines is a remarkable feat. On behalf of BC’s wine grower community, congratulations to Northern Lights Estate Winery on your one millionth bottle.”
The one millionth bottle was bottled during a public celebration at the winery on February 3, 2026, with guests and media in attendance.