Feature Stories Jump to: July 2025 • June 2025 • May 2025 • April 2025 • March 2025 • February 2025 • January 2025 View stories from 2024 Barnside puts Delta on the map with world-class music festival The Abbotsford News • September 15 “Just finished its third year, the weekend-long Barnside Harvest Festival has evolved … Continued
So you think you know what it takes to enjoy a dreamy picnic? This spring, get out to explore BC and find your new favourite picnic spot. Thanks to a variety of lovely patios and parks where responsible alcohol consumption is allowed, the craft beer picnic possibilities are plentiful! Over the last couple years, some … Continued
Ale Trails – Season 2: Episode 1 – Penticton, BC ‘Ale Trails’ is a doc-style mini-series looking at the intersection between mountain biking and local craft breweries, and how both work to support and enhance their community. Join us, as we explore part of BC’s interior, showcasing Penticton, and meeting the proud, passionate locals who … Continued
Refreshing craft beer, delicious food, a warm summer breeze… Is there anything better than a craft beer picnic? As of June 15th, travel within BC is encouraged. This means there are extra opportunities to enjoy a craft beer picnic! Over the last few months, certain municipalities have gradually rolled out rules allowing alcohol consumption in certain … Continued
With indoor dining closed until further notice, you’re going to want to scope out craft brewery patios on the BC Ale Trail (some of which are brand new) to quench your thirst. The weather’s warming up across the province and indoor tasting rooms are still closed for the time being. Luckily, many craft breweries have … Continued
Waterfalls and craft beer are a winning combination. They both light your sense of adventure, bring you into the moment, and turn a mundane weekend into something to celebrate. Let’s face it. In many parts of BC, November can bring a lot of rain. But, this is what makes chasing waterfalls an ideal fall activity. … Continued
The 2nd Annual Penticton Beer Week takes place October 16-24 with a special collaboration beer and a variety of events. Earlier this year, travel giant Lonely Planet named Penticton as Canada’s Craft Beer Capital, which is an incredible recognition for this small Okanagan town. The City of Penticton has officially proclaimed October 16-24 as Penticton … Continued
In this episode of the Cascadian Beer Podcast, Aaron visits Penticton, BC. Aaron recently travelled to Penticton in the Okanagan Valley. In recent years, this region has seen a major boom in new craft breweries opening, but there are a couple that have been around for decades: Tin Whistle Brewing and The Barley Mill Brewpub. … Continued
Since 2011, October has officially been dubbed BC Craft Beer Month. It may look a little different this year, but nothing can stop the passionate BC craft beer community. Even in 2020, the beginning of chillier days is easier to shoulder with the annual month-long celebration of our province’s breweries. Between fresh hops season, harvests’ … Continued
I’m happy to live in the Penticton area. After all, it is home to a dynamic beer scene featuring some of BC’s oldest and newest craft breweries. Penticton is known for the Okanagan Fest of Ale – held annually in April and one of the province’s premier and long-standing craft beer festivals. Run by the … Continued