Rich in history, urban experiences and fresh craft beer. The Langley Ale Trail offers a mix of urban and rural charm with craft breweries, a cidery, and a distillery, featuring menus inspired by local ingredients and history. Just a short drive from Vancouver, it covers Langley City, Langley Township, and communities like Brookswood, Walnut Grove, … Continued
Earth Day is a reminder that meaningful environmental change rarely comes from one big, dramatic action. More often, it’s built through the small, consistent choices we make every day. In the world of craft beer, one of the simplest (and honestly, most enjoyable) of those choices is opting for refillable growlers and howlers. Long before … Continued
Explore Port Coquitlam along with Joyce Lam from @vanfoodies and discover the perfect combination of cycling and craft beer on the Traboulay PoCo Trail, a 25-kilometre loop around the city that features diverse scenery and five local breweries along the route. Whether you’re cycling the full loop or exploring in sections, the Traboulay PoCo Trail … Continued
Get inspired for a spring road trip with this look back at Hanna Irvine’s visit to Rossland in the West Kootenays. The May long weekend is the undisputed unofficial start of the summer in BC. In the Okanagan, it’s the date when old-timers deem it safe to plant out tender seedlings, restaurants and breweries … Continued
International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate progress, amplify voices, and reflect honestly on the work still ahead. Across British Columbia, breweries are marking March 8 with special releases and events led by women in brewing. This year, we’re also honouring one of the most influential figures in Canadian brewing and brewing education: Nancy … Continued
The BC Ale Trail is bringing our signature blend of adventure and craft beer culture to the Vancouver Outdoor Adventure & Travel Show on February 28 and March 1, celebrating the best of exploring BC. From rugged coastal trails and picturesque lakes to sun-drenched Okanagan valleys and alpine summits — paired with a cold, locally-crafted … Continued
There’s something about the drive to Sooke that immediately shifts your nervous system. The winding West Coast road. The ocean peeking through the trees. That feeling that you’re heading somewhere just a little bit magical. We set out to experience the breweries of Sooke and Shirley along the BC Ale Trail, taking our time and … Continued
Seven brews. One tap. You choose the beer. They’ll pour the winner! Ellison Field Taphouse at YLW (Kelowna International Airport) is inviting the community to vote for their favourite spring beer from seven local craft options, with the winning brew earning a coveted spot on the new restaurant’s rotating seasonal tap. Everyone who votes will … Continued
In winter, Golden, BC, comes alive with deep powder, unforgettable outdoor adventures, and a strong sense of community, where days are spent exploring the backcountry and evenings are best enjoyed with a locally brewed beer. The city sits at the meeting point of the Rocky, Purcell, and Selkirk mountain ranges, making it a gateway to … Continued
Winter has settled gently over Victoria. The days are shorter now, the light softer, and the city moves at a slower, more thoughtful pace. Inside the city’s tasting rooms, warmth gathers, candlelight flickers against pint glasses, steam rises from wet coats hung by the door, and conversation hums low and steady. Outside, rain taps patiently … Continued
