Relatively few travellers venture north of Whistler on the Sea to Sky Highway. I’d always wanted to explore the Pemberton Valley and beyond, so I continued my beer-hiking trip from Kelowna to the town of Lillooet. The Fraser River carves through rugged mountain terrain here, hours from the nearest big city. It was a wild, … Continued
March 8 is International Women’s Day and more than 35 BC breweries are brewing up a special beer to showcase women as well as inclusion and diversity in the craft beer industry in BC. Back in 2013, the thought of women gathering together all over British Columbia to brew a special batch of beer seemed … Continued
Whistler Craft Beer Month is a time to celebrate craft beer as part of Whistler’s DNA. During the month of October, Whistler relishes in craft beer-themed experiences perfect for ale enthusiasts and dabblers alike. You know, there was a time when Fall in Whistler stood as a placeholder for Winter. Everyone left town in September, … Continued
The 19th Annual Canadian Brewing Awards were given out on September 18th, 2021, at an event held at the Hilton Québec in Québec City, and brewers from British Columbia took home 40 trophies. The big wins came from the Prairies this year, with a repeat for Alberta with The Establishment Brewing Company taking home Brewery … Continued
Writer Lucas Aykroyd spotlights some perfect places to enjoy travel and tourism in British Columbia while sampling craft beer at the same time. The wait is finally over. It’s time to get back out there and explore British Columbia this summer. When you visit BC attractions that offer craft beer, it just makes your sightseeing … Continued
With the arrival of warmer weather, BC breweries are offering a wide range of spring beer releases — and beer lovers are drooling over all the delicious options. Warmer days are perfect for patios and picnics. As the days get longer and the sun sets later and later in the evening, there is more time … Continued
March 8 is International Women’s Day and many BC breweries are brewing up a special beer to showcase women in craft beer. The annual Pink Boots Collaboration Brew on March 8 started off in 2013 as a way to provide awareness of women in the brewing industry and to raise money for the Pink Boots … Continued
In this episode, Aaron visits Coast Mountain Brewing and High Mountain Brewing at the BrewHouse in Whistler, BC. I’ve travelled to a top holiday destination in British Columbia. Whistler is known for its skiing, but it is also home to a lot of fantastic summer and shoulder-season activities. Not to mention, great craft beer. I … Continued
Waterfalls and craft beer are a winning combination. They both light your sense of adventure, bring you into the moment, and turn a mundane weekend into something to celebrate. Let’s face it. In many parts of BC, November can bring a lot of rain. But, this is what makes chasing waterfalls an ideal fall activity. … Continued
Winning three golds, one silver and one bronze medal, Whitetooth Brewing from Golden, BC, was the big winner at the 2020 Canadian Brewing Awards, which were announced in an online ceremony on Saturday, September 12. Originally planned to be held in Victoria, BC, in May, the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic forced the postponement of … Continued