The BC Ale Trail — The Definitive Guide to BC Craft Beer

Arrive thirsty, leave inspired.

Welcome to the BC Ale Trail - the definitive online resource for those interested in experiencing the extraordinary world of BC craft beer.

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Vancouver Island

Exploring Vancouver Island's Beer Belt

Kootenay Rockies East

Gina Bégin explores the Kootenay Rockies East Ale Trail

Sunshine Coast

Chantal Ireland takes on a four-day journey along the Sunshine Coast

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Events

Virtual Hoppy Hour on the BC Ale Trail

Since we can't get together in person let's meet up for a Virtual Happy Hour on the BC Ale Trail's Instagram channel: @bcaletrail Each week will be hosted by a different person along with special guests from British Columbia's craft beer community.

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Penticton Beer Run

Penticton's annual 10K walk/run is rapidly growing into one of the biggest and best beer runs in Western Canada!

On Saturday, June 13 the race featuring 8 breweries and 5 eateries kicks off at our first brewery and winds past our river channel, lakeshore waterfront, downtown, through vineyards and along a historic railway bed overlooking the lake and valley to D’Angelo Family Estate for live music, amazing energy and friends. Expect to be joined by up to 500 people. Costumes are highly recommended with prizes for the best awarded by on-course judges. Registration is open NOW!

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