Brewery Creek is where Vancouver’s early brewing history began — and where it continues to flourish today.

Vancouver’s earliest breweries set up along a creek that paralleled present-day Main Street, and although the creek itself is long gone you can still find it echoed in a progressive and exciting brewing scene there today. As Scout Magazine puts it, “Known as much for its cool factor as for its diversity and down-to-earth accessibility, Main Street is as honest a cross-sectioned representation of Vancouver’s cultural promise as you’ll find.”

In addition, you can explore the always-bubbling brewpub culture in downtown Vancouver or travel along False Creek over to Kitsilano on the city’s west side. Most of these breweries serve delicious food along with their beer, too. The only question is: where to begin?

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Take the Canada Line all the way to Waterfront Station, and begin your day strolling through Gastown. Enjoy Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhood, which grew from a single tavern founded by John ‘Gassy Jack’ Deighton back in 1867. Don’t miss the famous Gastown Steam Clock!

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Steamworks Brew Pub
375 Water St, Vancouver, V67 1B8

Serving brunch starting at 11am on weekends, fuel up for your ale-venture at Steamworks. The first of its kind in Canada, the steam-powered Gastown Brew Pub continues to offer a classic brew pub experience since its beginnings in 1995. With 20 rotating taps featuring the year-round core lineup, seasonal favorites, and Brew Pub exclusives, plus modern pub food favourites, you just might find yourself visiting whenever you’re in town.

Steamworks Brew Pub

Steamworks Brew Pub in Vancouver (photo: Steamworks Brewing)

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Explore Canada Place, the 2010 Olympic Cauldron, and Coal Harbour
BC, Canada

A walk around the Vancouver Convention Centre comes highly recommended. Along with lots of public art, the surrounding section of the seawall includes many interpretive plaques giving visitors a sense of the harbour’s history. Within the distinctive white sails of Canada Place, you can take a virtual flight over the country via the 4-D Fly Over Canada attraction. Make sure you visit Jack Poole Plaza, home of the Olympic flame from the 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games.

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Yaletown Brewing Company
1111 Mainland St, Vancouver

A great spot for lunch or afternoon appies, sample the beer at Vancouver’s original brewpub, just steps from the Yaletown Roundhouse Skytrain Station. Yaletown Brewing was built with the vision of being a true neighbourhood pub – a welcoming gathering place whether you arrive dressed in a suit or flip-flops.

Yaletown Brewing Company

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Hop on the Aquabus or one of the False Creek Ferries which take you from Yaletown across False Creek to the Olympic Village and Granville Island areas, and beyond to Kitsilano.

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Brewing August
1614 W. 3rd Ave, Vancouver

The latest addition to the Kitsilano neighbourhood, just blocks away from the Granville Island market is Brewing August. Brewing beer with all the qualities of August: full sun, long days, and filled with possibility.

Brewing August

Brewing August in Vancouver (photo: Brewing August)

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Faculty Brewing Co.
1830 Ontario St, Vancouver

Faculty shares information about the brewing process and even publishes all its beer recipes. Like a university or college, the brewery is meant to be a place of idea-sharing and collaboration. Faculty’s beer names include a number system similar to how universities and colleges number courses by their level of complexity and expertise. Lower numbers indicate a more entry-level beer, while higher numbers are reserved for more experimental and boldly flavoured beers.

Faculty Brewing Co.

Faculty Brewing Co. in Vancouver (photo: Faculty Brewing Co.)

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Find a Place to Stay in Vancouver!
BC, Canada

Experience authentic Mexican fare and tasty craft beer at this brewery’s second location in Vancouver’s Chinatown neighbourhood.

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Find a Place to Stay in Vancouver!
BC, Canada

The Vancouver region has more than 25,000 guest rooms, with about 13,000 alone downtown, so from economical to boutique, Vancouver accommodations are sure to suit any traveller’s budget and tastes.

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Be sure to stop in at the Vancouver Visitor Information Centre for a full list of activities and attractions to explore.

As you cross from Coal Harbour on the Aquabus, you’ll find Vancouver’s arts and culture hub Granville Island, home to the Granville Island Public Market. Or add a stop at Science World – this Vancouver landmark features exhibits for all ages to enjoy.  

Vancouver has long enjoyed tremendous acclaim for its culinary scene and the MICHELIN Guide Vancouver further elevates the city’s reputation as a global dining destination. As of 2023, Vancouver is home to nine Michelin One Star restaurants, plus 17 ‘Bib Gourmand’ restaurants, and a further list of over Michelin Recommended eateries.

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You’ll need the next two days to hit the incredible amount of breweries in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood. The area is known for amazing coffee shops, eclectic restaurants, and stylish shopping in the vintage stores and independent boutiques that line Main Street. Easily accessible via either the Olympic Village or Broadway-City Hall station on the Canada line, or the Main St- Science World station on the Expo line. 

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Rent a kayak or SUP in False Creek
BC, Canada

Not wanting to brave the waters? Rent a bike and cycle the seawall pathways instead.

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33 Acres Brewing Company
15 W 8th Ave, Vancouver

This brewery’s stylish cafe-like tasting room would not be out of place in Copenhagen, Berlin or Brooklyn. You can pop in for an espresso first thing, sit in for some lunch later on, then enjoy a post-shift pint and some snacks or pizza. The weekend brunch has become something of a minor sensation. The beer lineup follows and riffs on classic European and West Coast styles and is, without exception, excellent.

33 Acres Brewing Company

33 Acres Brewing Company in Vancouver, BC

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33 Brewing Experiment
25 W 8th Ave, Vancouver

Right next door to 33 Acres Brewing is 33 Brewing Experiment. The same people, brewing exciting and experimental beers.

33 Brewing Experiment

33 Brewing Experiment in Vancouver, BC

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Explore murals throughout Mt Pleasant
Mt Pleasant , Vancouver

Mount Pleasant is the birthplace of the Vancouver Mural Festival and features over 100 murals throughout the neighbourhood. While the festival itself has unfortunately closed down, the engaging artworks remains accessible. Discover the large network of murals using their free app.

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Electric Bicycle Brewing
20 East 4th Ave , Vancouver

The building’s exterior is covered in a giant, psychedelic mural that makes it hard to miss – but it’s the brewery’s fresh and creative beer lineup that keeps customers returning. To go along with the range of delicious beers you can enjoy a delicious smashburger from Kapow! Burger, which is open 7 days a week.

Electric Bicycle Brewing

Electric Bicycle Brewing in Vancouver (photo: Electric Bicycle Brewing)

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The Magnet
309 West Pender Street, Vancouver

The Magnet is the younger sibling of Brassneck Brewing. A friendly spot for food, beer and the occasional stiff drink. Their offerings include 30 draft lines pouring a carefully curated list of BC’s favourite craft beer and ciders, a barrel aged program, craft cocktails, and a healthy wine selection. The kitchen crew has created a real smorgasbord of comforting pub grub with their own twist to compliment your drink of choice whatever your preference.

The Magnet

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R&B Brewing
54 E 4th Ave, Vancouver

Clearly proud of its roots, R&B has been a self-described “East Van Original” since opening in 1997. The kitchen specializes in tasty personal pizzas and enticing bar snacks. The brewery, meanwhile, holds fast to its heritage with classic, multiple-award-winning brews, while also branching out into more daring styles.

R&B Brewing

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Find a Place to Stay in Vancouver!
BC, Canada

The Vancouver region has more than 25,000 guest rooms, with about 13,000 alone downtown, so from economical to boutique, Vancouver accommodations are sure to suit any traveller’s budget and tastes.

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It’s officially known as Guelph Park, but is more famously known as Dude Chilling Park. It’s worth a visit to not only see the recently recast bronze sculpture of a reclining figure, which inspired the name among locals, but the official-looking sign that was originally installed as a prank by artist Viktor Briestensky in 2014. The sign was removed, but following public outcry and a petition, it was returned to remain as public artwork. The whole story inspired R&B Brewing to create their delicious Dude Chilling Pale Ale. The park is a great spot to take a break, have a picnic or shop at the Mount Pleasant Farmers Market on Sundays, May to October.

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Mount Pleasant also has a lot to offer to coffee drinkers, with some of the city’s best coffee roasters and cafés. Try Elysian Coffee, Modus, 49th Parallel Café & Lucky’s Donuts, or Milano Roasters for your morning brew.

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Steamworks Mount Pleasant Kitchen & Taphouse
2275 Main Street , Vancouver

Located right in the heart of Mount Pleasant with 20 taps to choose from. Brunch is available on weekends and holidays, making it a great first stop on a final day of brewery explorations.

Steamworks Mount Pleasant Kitchen & Taphouse

Steamworks Mount Pleasant Kitchen & Taphouse in Vancouver

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Brassneck Brewery
2148 Main St, Vancouver

One of the most innovative and inventive breweries in BC, Brassneck is a must-visit for any beer aficionado. Expect pitch-perfect versions of classic beer styles alongside boundary-pushing experimental brews and re-imagined hybrids.

Brassneck Brewery

Brassneck Brewery in Vancouver

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Main St. Brewing
261 E 7th Ave, Vancouver

Based in a historic building that once was part of the Vancouver Brewery complex in the 1920s, Main St. Brewing showcases the neighbourhood’s history while brewing up cutting-edge contemporary craft beers. The food menu, provided by Rosie’s BBQ and Smokehouse food truck, offers a mouthwatering selection of snacks, handhelds, and sides, featuring their house-smoked meats.

Main St. Brewing

Main St. Brewing in Vancouver

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Queen Elizabeth Park and Bloedel Conservatory
4600 Cambie Street, Vancouver

Not far to the south is Queen Elizabeth Park, where you can find the Bloedel Conservatory, a lush, domed tropical paradise that is the highest point in the city of Vancouver.

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Red Truck Beer Company
295 E 1st Ave, Vancouver

After focusing on a lager and an amber ale for most of its existence, Red Truck has steadily expanded its portfolio since moving to their current location in 2015. The brewery also features the Truck Stop Diner, which offers a large menu of homely comfort food, from stacked sandwiches and burgers to deluxe hot dogs and tacos. Keep an eye out for the Truck Stop Concert Series during summer months.

Red Truck Beer Company

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The Cascade Room
2616 Main Street, Vancouver

This modern take on the classic UK pub serves creative comfort food alongside their great craft beer selection. Open for Happy Hour at 4pm until late.

The Cascade Room

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Brewery Creek Craft Beer & Wine Store
3045 Main Street, Vancouver

Brewery Creek is BC’s premiere specialty liquor store, featuring the best craft beer selection in the Pacific Northwest with both local standouts and favourites from around the world.

Brewery Creek Craft Beer & Wine Store

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Find a Place to Stay in Vancouver!
BC, Canada

The Vancouver region has more than 25,000 guest rooms, with about 13,000 alone downtown, so from economical to boutique, Vancouver accommodations are sure to suit any traveller’s budget and tastes.

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If you are visiting during the summer season, check to see if the Vancouver Canadians are in town and take in a ballgame at nearby Nat Bailey Stadium, considered one of the best Minor League ballparks in North America.

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