2026 Harvest Season
Apple Juice Pressing Only

For the 2026 season, West Coast Pressed is focused exclusively on apple juice production as we transition facilities and refine our operational structure.

We will not be producing hard cider this year. Please check back for future updates.

Booking Required Before Picking

Appointments must be secured before apples are picked.

Harvest season fills quickly and books weeks in advance. Once scheduled, your appointment can be adjusted within our production calendar if your apples are ready earlier or later than your appointment.

From mid September onwards we are typically unable to accommodate last-minute drop-offs. However, please call directly to inquire as it is dependent on capacity (250) 748-8440.

Travelling from out of town?
We offer a limited number of pressing day drop-off appointments for customers travelling north of Qualicum Beach and neighbouring islands, allowing you to drop off your apples and collect your juice the same day. These appointments must be arranged in advance and are subject to availability. Please call 250-748-8440 to check availability.

How Yield & Pricing Works

Juice is packaged in 5L food-grade bags and boxed with a pour spout for easy use.

20 lbs of apples yields approximately 1 × 5L box

Pricing (per 5L box + GST)

• 120–500 lbs apples — $16.95

• 500–1,000 lbs apples — $15.95

• 1,000+ lbs apples — $14.95

If apples produce more juice than estimated, additional boxes are charged accordingly.

Minimum booking: 120 lbs
No maximum volume

We do not press into customer containers or produce unpasteurized juice.

Exceptions may be considered for licensed distilleries, wineries, and cider makers.
Please call directly to enquire: (250) 748-8440

Apple Requirements

To maintain quality and protect production standards, apples must be:

• Firm (not soft)

• Freshly picked (once your appointment has been confirmed)

• Properly stored in a cool location

• Free of leaves and visible dirt

• No windfalls

• No rotting fruit

• Wormholes acceptable

• No fruit from a tree with codling moth

Apples not meeting standards may be declined at intake. Please quality-control your apples before your appointment. We wash the fruit prior to pressing

Pressing Location & Schedule

Drop-off:
August to October
Monday & Tuesday - appointments are required
Pressing on Wednesday & Friday.

Pick-up:
Wednesday & Friday 3-7pm
Outside of these times is possible, please check at drop off

Same day pressing:
Only offered to customers north or Qualicum Beach and neighbouring islands when necessary.

Location: For 2026 Harvest Season
West Coast Pressed is pressing at:
Cowichan Exhibition Grounds
7380 Trans-Canada Hwy

Appointment Requests & Booking Info

Harvest season operates at controlled capacity. All bookings are reviewed and assigned based on weekly production limits. Next available appointment

You may request an appointment:

• By submitting the online request form below

• By calling us directly (250)-748-8440