Mountain air, spring sunshine, and world-class cuisine converge as the Savour Culinary Festival returns to Sun Peaks from March 16–21, 2026.
Set against BC’s second-largest ski area, this six-day celebration blends alpine adventure with elevated gastronomy, bringing together leading chefs, sommeliers, and beverage producers for a dynamic lineup of wine-paired dinners, après-ski tastings, and immersive culinary experiences. —Cassandra Anderton
Vikram Vij Joins as Featured Guest Chef
New for 2026, celebrated chef, bestselling author, and restaurateur Vikram Vij joins the festival as featured guest and co-host.
Vij, chef and owner of Vij’s, has spent more than three decades redefining Indian cuisine in Canada with his refined, modern approach to bold flavours and regional tradition. The restaurant has earned international acclaim, including praise from The New York Times as “easily among the finest Indian restaurants in the world.”
Now, guests in BC’s Interior will have the opportunity to experience his signature storytelling and spice-forward dishes in an intimate mountain setting.
Signature Events at Savour 2026
Masterclass Wine-Paired Dinner with Vikram Vij
Thursday, March 19 | Sun Peaks Centre
VIP 5:30 p.m. ($250) | General Admission 6:30 p.m. ($150)
Sponsored by Privato Winery, this interactive evening features appetizers and three family-style courses paired with Privato wines. Vij will share stories from his latest cookbook, My New Indian Kitchen, offering guests both culinary insight and personal anecdotes in a relaxed, elegant setting.
BC Wine Tasting Challenge: Judgement at Sun Peaks
Wednesday, March 18 | 3:00–5:00 p.m. | $85
Wine lovers can put their palates to the test at this high-energy blind tasting led by Canadian wine educator Barb Wild, widely known as Good Wine Gal.
In this interactive showdown, guests become the judges. Three premier BC wines go head-to-head against three iconic international benchmarks across three curated flights. With six 2oz pours, tasting mats, expert guidance, and curated small bites, participants evaluate aroma, structure, balance, and regional expression — without seeing the labels.
Après Ski Wine Stroll
Friday, March 20 | 3–6 p.m. | $50
A returning crowd favourite, the Wine Stroll transforms the alpine village into a tasting trail. Guests receive a souvenir glass and tasting tokens as they sample curated wines at multiple village locations — a lively après experience with a playful scavenger-hunt twist.
VIP Après Ski Wine Stroll with Vikram Vij
Friday, March 20 | $150 | Limited to 20 guests
For a more intimate experience, join Vij on a guided tasting through the village. The evening concludes with a three-course dinner at Powder Hounds, with signed copies of My New Indian Kitchen available.
Unwind with Yoga and Après
Thursday, March 19 | 3–5:30 p.m. | $66
Stretch and reset at Hearthstone Lodge with a gentle flow class designed for skiers and snowboarders, followed by après bites and sips at Capones.
Epicurean: A Culinary Experience
Saturday, March 21
VIP 5:30 p.m. ($155) | General Admission 6:30 p.m. ($125)
After Party & Retro Speakeasy Lounge ($30)
Curated by La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, Epicurean is the signature finale of the Savour Festival. This immersive dining event showcases top chefs and sommeliers from BC and beyond for a multi-course journey celebrating regional ingredients, thoughtful pairings, and culinary craftsmanship.
Between tastings, guests can carve spring snow, explore the pedestrian-friendly village, and soak up long, sunlit afternoons on mountain patios.
Whether you’re there for Vij’s bold Indian flavours, a blind tasting showdown, or a village-wide wine stroll, Savour Culinary Festival 2026 delivers the ultimate pairing of powder and Pinot — with plenty of personality in every glass.
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