When Pat and Doug Bell first announced plans to open a winery in Prince George — a winter city nearly 500 kilometres north of the Okanagan Valley, the heart of B.C. But a decade later, the Bells have a raised a glass to their one millionth bottle, a major milestone they marked with a small ceremony on the banks of the Nechako River where they've been operating the Northern Lights Estate Winery for the past decade. Northern Lights Estate Winery focuses on making wines using fruits grown in and around Prince George and B.C. But Doug Bell says as much as he appreciates the recognition, his focus remains on providing a place and product for people in the city to gather and celebrate special events around. That's Prince George's winery, [and] put Prince George and northern B.C.

Source: CBC News February 05, 2026 17:03 UTC