Vinocamp 2008 @ UBC

VinoCamp Vancouver 2008, Vancouver's first wine camp/conference with speakers, wine tasting and food is coming Saturday, August 16th!

When: August 16th, 10am to 6pm
Where: UBC Botanical Gardens (map)
Tix: $50
More info: www.vinocamp.com

VinoCamp 2008 is Vancouver's inaugural wine unconference. More of a structured gathering than a traditional conference, VinoCamp Vancouver will bring together wine, food and technology in a participant-driven event for people who want to learn about wine in an "unstuffy" environment.

As someone who has enjoyed the "unconference" format (I attend the Northern Voice "MooseCamp" each February), I find there is value in these events when they bring out interesting people.

The wide range of topics – from viticulture to food pairing – will ensure that there's something for everyone to learn, while also attracting fun, interesting participants. Finding someone or something to toast will not be an issue.

Author

  • Mike Klassen is a Vancouver city councillor, communications professional, and long-time advocate for British Columbia’s wine industry. He co‑founded BC Wine Lover in 2007 with his wife Stacey, sharing stories from their travels through the province’s wine regions and spotlighting the people and places that make B.C. wine distinctive.

    In 2015, Mike led the BC Wine Appellation Task Group, guiding a province‑wide consultation that produced recommendations—later endorsed by industry plebiscite—that strengthened B.C.’s appellation standards and helped establish today’s sub‑GIs.

    His writing has appeared in the Vancouver Sun, Huffington Post, and Daily Hive, blending history, policy insight, and personal experience. Alongside his work on Vancouver City Council, Mike continues to explore vineyards across the province, champion local producers, and celebrate the evolving culture of B.C. wine.