The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival has gone digital again for 2021. Enjoy the blossoms and one of Vancouver’s most beloved events from wherever you are. I love when April rolls around because it means it’s time for the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival (VCBF). It makes my heart happy that the cherry blossoms are so beloved … Continued
The designated driver plays an important part in a local brewery visit: they get everyone home safely. But having a pint or a flight is a no-no. Luckily, being the DD on the BC Ale Trail doesn’t mean you’re relegated to just water. There are refreshing non-alcoholic craft beverages available for you to enjoy. If … Continued
Variety is the spice of life. It’s time to mix up some craft beer cocktails for Valentine’s Day. In our home, my guy does most of the cooking and I tend to be the purveyor of drinks. (And usually have to do the washing up — it’s only fair.) It’s a good dynamic, and it’s … Continued
Stay local. Support local. Give local. This holiday season, give the gift of craft beer and local experiences on the BC Ale Trail. How is it already time to think about holiday season gifts?!?? I don’t know about you, but 2020 has been the longest, yet quickest year. But since it is that time of … Continued
Don’t be THAT person! Follow the BC Ale Trail’s guide to tasting room etiquette in the new world of physically-distanced craft beer. Craft beer exploration looks a little different in 2020. Nevertheless, tasting rooms and patios are open at breweries throughout the province to welcome you as you #ExploreBC in the last weeks of summer … Continued
Thirsty? Quench your thirst this summer with these refreshing and easy-to-make craft beer cocktails. BC is in Phase 3, but my partner—a.k.a. The Brit—and I have chosen to stay hyper-local and continue to eat and imbibe at home. But I miss eating out and sipping something lovely. Craft beer and wine are readily available, but … Continued
With BC officially in Phase 3 of the Restart Plan, it’s time for some ale-venture travel! Yasmine from @westcoastcitygirl and other friends of the BC Ale Trail share their BC bucket list destinations. Could we have a more beautiful backyard? The answer is no. Full stop. And now it’s time to explore our stunning province. … Continued
The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival has gone digital for 2020. Here are three ways you can enjoy one of Vancouver’s most beloved events from home. Like many Vancouverites, I look forward to April because it means it’s time for the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival. (Yes, cherry blossoms are so beloved in Vancouver that we have … Continued
It’s a weird world out there right now. Here are five great ways to support your favourite BC craft breweries while you practice physical distancing. Visiting local tasting rooms is a favourite activity for my partner and me on a Saturday out-and-about or playing tourist in our town. We just moved to Port Moody this … Continued
Rain or shine, the tasting rooms on the Port Moody Ale Trail are ready for you. Blogger Yasmine Hardcastle from West Coast City Girl explores Brewers Row in her soon-to-be new community. Ever since the Skytrain expanded to the Tricities (Port Moody, Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam) in 2016, Port Moody has become a very accessible … Continued