Lion’s Head Meadery

Kamloops’ newest destination for handcrafted mead, local honey and a unique tasting experience.

Under the stone cliff of Lion’s Head and among the rolling hills of the South Thompson River Valley, Lion’s Head Meadery invites visitors to discover one of the world’s oldest beverages in one of British Columbia’s newest wine regions. Crafted from local honey, fresh BC fruit and a passion for beekeeping, every glass tells a story of the land, the bees and the people behind it.

Whether you’re a lifelong mead enthusiast or trying it for the very first time, Lion’s Head Meadery offers a welcoming tasting experience and a chance to learn all about the bees, the family’s passion and how they have come together to create a unique new tasting destination on the Kamloops Wine Trail, with their delicious hand-crafted meads and honey products.

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The tasting room is now open and welcoming guests throughout the season.

Enjoy a guided mead tasting flight, browse locally produced honey and gifts, and relax while taking in the beautiful South Thompson Valley surroundings.

Whether you’re stopping in during a Kamloops wine tour or making Lion’s Head your destination for the day, you’ll discover friendly hospitality and a truly unique tasting experience.

Tasting Room Hours:

Open 11:00 am to 5:00 pm daily, from July 11 until October 4, 2026
Open 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on weekends only, from October to December 2026

Walk-Ins are welcome.

For larger parties, it is recommended to call in advance to reserve a spot.

Family Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible

Lion’s Head Meadery Address

4006 Shuswap Road

Kamloops BC

236-565-4006

info@lionsheadmeadery.ca

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About Mead

Long before grapes became the world’s most famous wine, there was mead. Crafted by fermenting honey with water and yeast, mead is one of the oldest alcoholic beverages in the world—enjoyed for thousands of years across cultures and civilizations.

Today, modern meaderies are redefining this ancient beverage with fresh, fruit-forward styles that are vibrant, refreshing and remarkably food-friendly.

At Lion’s Head Meadery, traditional meadmaking meets Thompson Valley terroir and creativity. Their meads are crafted in a dry, wine-style with alcohol levels between 11.5–13.5%, allowing the character of the fruit, honey, and terroir to shine.

While honey naturally contributes gentle acidity and floral aromatics, they ferment meads with whole fruits to add natural acidity, colour, and subtle tannins, creating balanced meads that pair beautifully with food.

Each mead reflects the fruit and landscapes of British Columbia—from the orchards of the Thompson Valley to the cool northern fields where haskap berries thrive.

Suggested image: Beautiful bottle lineup with honeycomb, fruit and a glass of mead.

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Lions Head Meadery mead and honey display rack

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The Tasting Experience

This is where curiosity becomes discovery.

Enjoy a guided flight of small-batch meads as the family introduces guests to the fascinating world of mead—explaining how it’s made, the role of different honey varieties, and how fruit, botanicals and fermentation influence flavour.

Whether you prefer traditional dry, or fruit-infused styles, there is something for everyone and every palate with some delightful surprises along the way.

Many first-time visitors arrive unsure what to expect. Most leave wondering why they waited so long to discover mead.

A mead tasting flight costs $10.00; the price is waived with a minimum 2-bottle purchase.

More to Experience

Beyond the tasting glass, there is more to experience with a visit to Lions Head Meadery.

Try a Honey Tasting and discover how the flavours of the Thompson Valley shine through in the raw, unpasteurized honey. Each variety reflects the flowers, seasons, and the work of our bees

Live Hive Viewing ( coming soon)

Watch bees at work in our observation hive and learn about their essential role in our ecosystem and, of course, in every batch of mead and honey crafted.

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Sustainability

Sustainability Starts with the Bees, and every great mead begins with healthy bees.

At Lion’s Head Meadery, sustainability begins long before harvest.

Healthy bee populations are essential—not only for producing honey, but also for pollinating countless fruit crops and native plants that support healthy ecosystems and local agriculture.

By caring for their own apiaries and sourcing fruit from thier own property and select BC growers, Lion’s Head celebrates the close relationship between bees, farming and exceptional craft beverages.

Every glass is a reminder of the remarkable role pollinators play in our environment.