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
There are two beer festivals happening in the Kootenays during the month of September — offering the perfect way to celebrate the end of the summer season. KOOTENAY BEER FESTIVAL Saturday, September 16, 2pm – 7pm Tickets $40 + include entry and 5 drink tickets. Taking place in Nelson’s Railtown, the 2nd annual Kootenay Beer … Continued
We’re sure you’ve heard that the Great Canadian Beer Fest is going on tour to Cranbrook in September. And now, we’re giving one lucky beer lover – and a friend – the chance to win the ultimate Road Trip Prize Package to check out the festival and explore Cranbrook. The contest is now closed, … Continued
The British Columbia Northern Exhibition (BCNE) is presented by the Prince George Agricultural and Historical Association and is celebrating its 111 year. One of the longest-running fall fairs around, the BCNE started in 1912, three years before the City of Prince George was incorporated. The first exhibition was held downtown and brought in about 200 … Continued
