One of the world’s best whisky festivals is just a short ferry ride away from Vancouver, but you’ll have to act fast if you plan to get tickets. The Victoria Whisky Festival returns for its 19th year January 16 through 19 at the Hotel Grand Pacific. These four days of all things whisky kick off with the Canadian Whisky Awards and continue with masterclasses, whisky dinners and consumer tastings, featuring more than 200 whiskies from 50 distilleries.

Out-of-town attendees can purchase festival packages on November 15 when they book a hotel room at the Hotel Grand Pacific, 1-800-663-7550. In-town attendees must purchase tickets in person starting at 9 a.m. on November 17 at Strath Liquor Merchants.