Explore the North of the Fraser Ale Trail throughout the month of February to collect stamps on your tasting passport and be entered to WIN the grand prize DELUXE WEEKEND GETAWAY. Easily accessible by SkyTrain, the riverfront communities of Burnaby, Coquitlam, New Westminster and Port Coquitlam offer great food, shopping, and outdoor activities to go … Continued
*Editor’s note: In 2025, Crannóg Ales was purchased by BNA Brewing. The physical brewery and tasting room in Sorrento has closed as of August 2025, but beer production will continue at BNA Brewing using ingredients from Left Fields Farms. Be sure to watch for your favourite Crannóg brews on tap at BNA’s locations around the Interior, … Continued
In the winter, Kamloops feels like a Scandinavian town with outdoor campfires and car racks loaded up with skis and fat bikes. Added to the hundreds of ski trails, snowshoeing and fat biking, you also have an innovative European-feel beer culture, whose philosophy reflects an unpretentious and funky town. It all began with a mountain. When … Continued
Whether you’re a visitor to BC, or simply making the most of a well-earned staycation, this brewery crawl aims to keep the holiday spirit going! Explore beautiful seasonal light displays followed by stops at a handful of breweries – all accessible by public transportation. Our journey takes us from historic Gastown in downtown Vancouver … Continued
Raise a glass to the holiday season and celebrate craft beer’s rich tapestry with this seasonal gift-buying guide. Recognizing the challenges faced by small businesses nationwide, we want to inspire you to embrace the spirit of shopping local this holiday season. This guide will help you find the perfect gifts and stocking stuffers for all … Continued
The Kootenays’ cultural capital serves craft brews and cool art. The auditorium goes crazy as Margo Mayhem steps onto the stage with an inflatable flamingo around her tiny waist. Underneath, she’s wearing a corset and not much else. She strikes me as a Betty Boop character with her black curly hair and bright red lipstick. … Continued
Explore Flavours & Experiences with Tasting Passports in Five BC Communities and Be Entered to Win EPIC Prizes! The BC Ale Trail is collaborating with communities around BC on five Tasting Passport contests throughout the month of November. The idea is to collect stamps at breweries (and in some cases other participating businesses) and then … Continued
Autumn is a wonderful time to travel in British Columbia. The leaves are turning to fall colours and the weather is crisp and fresh. In other words, it’s the perfect time for beer explorations! We put out a call to our accommodation partners throughout British Columbia asking them to provide some discounted beer-and-accommodation packages through … Continued
This fall is the perfect time to visit Kamloops — each of the local breweries has created the perfect fall beer to go along with your favourite autumnal activity. Check out these suggestions for an ideal fall adventure in beautiful Kamloops, BC. We’ve matched a fun local activity with a delicious seasonal beer and food … Continued
This September, Canada’s oldest beer festival is going on tour to the Kootenays! Cranbrook Beer Fest – GCBF On Tour Presented by the BC Ale Trail, Cranbrook Tourism and Victoria Beer Society September 23 at Balment Park in Cranbrook, BC from 12pm – 5pm. Tickets $45 and includes entry and 10 beer tokens. Additional … Continued
