One Night. One Location. A Whole Lot of Local Craft Beer!
What if you could get a taste of the Greater Victoria Ale Trail without travelling across the region? On November 10, we’re bringing the trail to you!
Join the BC Ale Trail at The Drake Eatery for a special Greater Victoria Ale Trail Showcase, featuring a curated selection of craft beers from breweries across the region, all under one roof. Whether you’re a longtime craft beer lover, looking to find a new favourite, or just getting started on your craft beer journey, this is your chance to experience some of the incredible flavours and creativity that make Greater Victoria’s brewing community so special. It’s all part of the Greater Victoria Ale Trail Tasting Passport, running throughout November, where exploring local breweries, cideries and taprooms could land you a Grand Prize package valued at over $800!
Taste the Greater Victoria Ale Trail
Tuesday, November 10 | The Drake Eatery, 517 Pandora Ave,
Victoria | 7:30 pm | FREE
Greater Victoria has been at the heart of Canada’s craft beer story for more than
four decades. From Spinnakers opening Canada’s first brewpub in 1984 to the thriving community of breweries, cideries and taprooms that stretches from the Upper Harbour to the Saanich Peninsula, West Shore and Sooke, there’s no shortage of great local craft beverages to try.
On November 10, The Drake Eatery will bring a taste of that community together for one special evening. It’s an opportunity to sample beers from across the Greater Victoria Ale Trail, find breweries you might not have visited yet and get inspired to plan your next stop along the trail. Whether your go-to is a crisp Lager, a hop-forward IPA or something a little more adventurous, there’s always something new waiting to be tasted.
Your Tasting Passport Adventure Starts Here!
The showcase is a great opportunity to kick off your Greater Victoria Ale Trail Tasting Passport adventure!
Throughout November, visit participating breweries, cideries and taprooms, make an eligible purchase and collect stamps for a chance to win a Grand Prize package valued at over $800!
How It Works
- Grab your passport! Pick up a free physical Tasting Passport at any participating location or download the free BC Ale Trail mobile app.
- Get to know the trail! Visit participating businesses between November 1–30, 2026, and collect stamps with eligible purchases. Digital participants can scan QR codes or submit photos at designated locations.
- Collect six unique stamps! Once you’ve collected six different stamps, submit your completed physical passport at a participating location or complete your digital passport in the app for automatic entry.
- Keep going! Multiple entries are encouraged, so the more you try, the more chances you have to win!
What’s Up for Grabs?
One lucky winner will take home a Grand Prize package valued at over $800, featuring:
- A one-night stay at the Sidney Pier Hotel
- Gift cards to participating Greater Victoria Ale Trail breweries, cideries and taphouses
- A $150 Uber gift card
- A BC Ale Trail Swag Pack
Prefer going digital? You can also earn check-in points and unlock special Bronze, Silver and Gold badges, with bonus points and rewards for completing digital passports.
Sip, Savour & Visit Greater Victoria!
The Greater Victoria Ale Trail is about more than great craft beer. It’s about finding the people, places and communities behind every pint. The November 10 showcase is your opportunity to experience a little bit of everything the region has to offer, all in one place, before heading out to taste the trail for yourself. So round up a few friends, mark your calendar and join us at The Drake Eatery for an evening celebrating Greater Victoria’s craft beer community.
One night. Plenty of great local beer. And a whole trail waiting to be tasted!
Every Pint Tells a Story
