Category: North of the Fraser

Cooking with Chef Ned Bell: Fresh BC Ingredients and Local Brews from Port Coquitlam

Join Chef Ned Bell, the BC Ale Trail and CTV Your Morning Vancouver for a series of delicious recipes featuring local, seasonal ingredients, and BC craft beer. In this edition, Chef Ned spotlights local turkey from Langley, paired with craft beer from Port Coquitlam. BC Beer and Grandpa J’s Original Brined and Roasted BC Turkey … Continued

24 Hours in Coquitlam: A Festive Winter Staycation

Sometimes the best getaways are right in your own backyard. This winter, Lower Mainlanders can skip the long drive and discover Coquitlam, where Metro Vancouver’s largest free holiday light display transforms Lafarge Lake into a glowing wonderland with over one million lights. But the magic doesn’t stop at the lakeside—you’ll find locally brewed craft beer … Continued

Patio Etiquette for Dogs at Breweries

Patio season is here, and that means more opportunities to bring your canine companion along with you to dog-friendly breweries. There are a few things to know before you go to ensure the most enjoyable visit for yourself and your dog. What is it about craft beer and dog lovers? Maybe it’s just that good … Continued

Embark on a Tasting Tour with the North of the Fraser Ale Trail Tasting Passport

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

BC Craft Breweries Launch Beers to Support Ukraine

As the war in Ukraine rages on, many BC craft breweries are responding to an international brewery effort to raise funds for those affected by the war.   The primary effort is led by Lyviv, Ukraine-based Pravda Beer Theatre. Pravda put a call out to breweries around the world asking them to raise money for humanitarian … Continued

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 finally gather with your fellow craft beer lovers again and celebrate everything this resilient industry has to offer, it’s your time to shine. Here are … Continued

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