A Kootenays RV trip on the hunt for BC craft beer
An RV trip into the Kootenays in search of craft beer… What could be better? Retired and recovering from a four-month home renovation, I was in desperate need of a … Continued
Category: Kootenay Rockies East
Rejoice! BC craft beer festivals are back for 2022
Drop what you’re doing and start planning. BC craft beer festivals are back for spring and summer 2022. No, we’re not kidding. If you’ve been thirsting for an opportunity to … Continued
15 BC Attractions That Offer Craft Beer
Writer Lucas Aykroyd spotlights some perfect places to enjoy travel and tourism in British Columbia while sampling craft beer at the same time. The wait is finally over. It’s time … Continued
Exploring the Kootenays’ Most Thought-Provoking Beer Names
You know what they say… behind every great beer name, there’s an even greater story. Once upon a pre-COVID time, I embarked on a road trip across the Kootenays. Dipping … Continued
Golden’s Whitetooth Brewing Wins Big at the 2020 Canadian Brewing Awards
Winning three golds, one silver and one bronze medal, Whitetooth Brewing from Golden, BC, was the big winner at the 2020 Canadian Brewing Awards, which were announced in an online … Continued
Ales, Trails, and Waterfalls in the East Kootenays
The natural beauty, incredible vistas, and majestic mountains provide a warm and inviting welcome to Golden and Revelstoke in the East Kootenays. Ready for an adventure, my husband John and … Continued
Where the Locals Ride: The West Kootenay Bike and Craft Beer Scene
West Kootenay Mountain Biking: Classic singletrack. Old-school downhill. Post-ride craft beer. When talking bikes and beer, does anywhere in particular come to mind? Worldwide, there are few places that fit … Continued
My Way is the Highway: Road Trips for Cold Sips in Small-Town Kootenays
The feeling of freedom on the open roads is not limited to actors in car commercials. You can re-live those feelings on the scenic secondary highways of British Columbia. In … Continued
Kootenay Rockies East Tasting Notes
The best travel experiences are often self-guided explorations that offer the greatest opportunity for unexpected discoveries. Let the BC Ale Trail be your guide as Gina Bégin explores the Kootenay Rockies … Continued
Take a Walking Tour of Nelson’s Breweries
Nelson is pretty much the perfect walking town, particularly when you have four breweries to visit along the way. The city, which is on the Kootenay Rockies West Ale Trail, … Continued