Central Vancouver Island Offers a Bounty of Exceptional Experiences!
From Cowichan through Nanaimo to Parksville Qualicum Beach, Central Vancouver Island offers a variety of exceptional experiences, including spectacular beaches, hiking and mountain biking trails, and coastal paddling. From February 1 through March 8, 2026, explore the region and the diverse mix of breweries.
Fill Your Passport to Win!
How do you participate?
- Visit any of the participating breweries listed below from February 1 – March 8, 2026 and ask for a stamp with purchase, or scan the QR to collect a digital stamp in the BC Ale Trail mobile app.
- After collecting six unique stamps, hand in the completed passport at any participating location to be entered to win the Grand Prize Weekend Getaway package. Completed digital passports will automatically be entered to win and be awarded BONUS points!
Going digital has perks!
Collect check-in points along with your virtual stamps, PLUS with each completed passport, you’ll be awarded:
- 250 bonus points and the Bronze Badge for completed passport #1
- 250 bonus points, the Silver Badge and a BC Ale Trail shirt for completed passport #2
- 500 bonus points, the Gold Badge for completed passport #3
*limit one T-shirt per person
Multiple entries are encouraged!
A Grand Prize Weekend Getaway Package to the Pacific Rim to be Won!
One lucky winner will win a package to explore Port Alberni, Ucluelet and Tofino that includes:
Port Alberni
- 2 nights’ accommodation and breakfasts for 2 people at the Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel
- $25 gift card for Twin City Brewing
- $20 gift card for Dog Mountain Brewing
- $25 gift card for The Station Taphouse
- $25 gift card and tote bag from Wildflower Café
- $25 gift card for Bombers Café and Creperie
- $25 gift card for Witch’s Brew Cafe and Bakeshop
- Gin Academy voucher for one person at Antidote Distilling: You will distill your own 750ml bottle of Gin on one of Antidote’s mini stills while learning about the distilling process, enjoying a cocktail and a small snack to nibble on. This Gin School experience includes:
- An arrival G&T
- A guided distilling session on a mini still
- A custom 750ml bottle of Gin to take home
- An Antidote Distilling cooler bag
- 15% off any products purchased on the day of your class. Additional add-ons are also available for purchase.
Ucluelet
- $25 gift card for Ucluelet Brewing Company
- $25 gift card for Ucluelet Liquor Store
- $25 gift card for Shipwreck Pizza
- $25 gift card for Howler’s Family Restaurant
- $25 gift card for Ukee Poke
- $25 gift card for Ukee Dog Taqueria
- Two Tourism Ucluelet branded tee-shirts
- $200 gift card for Westcoast Wild Adventures
Tofino
- 1 night accommodation at Hotel Zed
- $50 gift card for Tofino Brewing Co
- Gift Card to Picnic at the Brewery
- $30 gift card for The Surf Club at Long Beach Lodge Resort (includes access to the hot pool, cedar sauna, and more)
- $50 gift card for ROAR at Hotel Zed
- $25 gift card for Browns Socialhouse at the Tin Wis Resort
The random prize draw will take place following the contest period once all of the completed passports have been collected.
Where can you pick up a Passport?
The Central Island Tasting Passport is available for free at any of the participating breweries. Prefer paperless? Download the free BC Ale Trail mobile app to collect stamps by scanning a QR code. PLUS earn reward points when you check in.
Cowichan:
Nanaimo:
Plus – earn a digital stamp for Longwood Brewery on Boxwood Road by sharing a photo of your Longwood beers at home on our mobile app
Parksville Qualicum Beach:
