All 50 Wine Store licences on the register
Need to know about new Wine Store licences?
The register is diffed weekly — new licences in this class surface on the new-this-week page, and email alerts are coming.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Wine Store licence in BC?
In British Columbia's liquor licensing system, the Wine Store class covers retail stores licensed specifically to sell wine to the public. Licences are issued and administered by the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB).
How many Wine Store licences does LicenceWatch BC track?
LicenceWatch BC indexes all 50 Wine Store licences recorded in the official LCRB licensed-establishments register (retrieved July 6, 2026), across 25 BC cities and towns — Kelowna has the most with 7.
Other licence classes
Food Primary 6,064Liquor Primary 1,827Manufacturer 819Licensee Retail Store 680Liquor Primary Club 259Rural Licensee Retail Store 232UBrew and UVin 85Catering 42
Source: Licensed Establishments in B.C. — BC Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch, retrieved July 6, 2026. Confirm current status with the LCRB before relying on a licence record.