Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival is back October 30 to November 12, 2026, with something on almost every night! Every fall, the North Shore’s breweries, distilleries and taprooms spend two weeks throwing a party, and everyone’s invited. This year it starts with a Halloween bash at The Pipe Shop and carries on with trivia, … Continued
Experience the North Shore Ale Trail in November for a chance to win a Grand Prize package! Vancouver’s North Shore is where the city meets the mountains, with forests, trails and spectacular views stretching from sea to sky. It’s a year-round playground for outdoor adventure, and the perfect place to wind down with a tasting … Continued
Hops are being harvested, fresh hop beers are pouring, and festival and awards season is here! Breweries around the province don’t slow down this time of year. They speed up! In the next two months alone, there’s a brewery crawl, a street festival, a beachfront festival, a series of Oktoberfests under a handful of different … Continued
Barnside Harvest Festival Returns to Ladner on Sept 11-13, featuring the BC Craft Beer Corner on Sunday Barnside Brewing Co. is throwing open the barn doors once again for the Barnside Harvest Festival, running September 11–13, 2026 at Paterson Park in Ladner, BC. Three days of: live music an artisan market food trucks family-friendly grounds … Continued
As winter settles in and the holiday season approaches, craft breweries across BC are unwrapping their most creative and festive beer offerings yet. Winter beers have a special magic about them. Often darker and more robust, these carefully crafted ales and stouts are perfectly designed for the colder months. But it’s not just about the … Continued
During November, enjoy a tasting exploration on Vancouver’s North Shore. Vancouver’s North Shore is the perfect place for outdoor adventures year-round, with easy access to backcountry and jaw-dropping views of the city, sea and mountains. For a tasting adventure, check out the North Shore’s diverse and dynamic community of craft breweries, each with its own … Continued
Another festival of craft beer delights is happening November 7 – 20, 2025, on Vancouver’s North Shore. Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival kicks off on November 7th with the signature festival at the Pipe Shop. It’s the perfect way to set the tone for two weeks of fun events, activities, and new brew releases … Continued
As winter settles in and the holiday season approaches, craft breweries across British Columbia are unwrapping creative and festive beer offerings. These seasonal brews are more than just beverages—they’re an invitation to gather with friends and loved ones, capturing the warmth, comfort, and jubilant spirit of the season. Winter beers have a special magic about them. … Continued
During November, enjoy a tasting exploration on Vancouver’s North Shore. Vancouver’s North Shore is the perfect place for outdoor adventures year-round, with easy access to backcountry and jaw-dropping views of the city, sea and mountains. For a tasting adventure, check out the North Shore’s diverse and dynamic community of craft breweries, each with its own … Continued
Writer Lucas Aykroyd delves into the amazing First Nations cuisine served across Metro Vancouver and the Indigenous art found along our BC Ale Trails. Life is about choices. Currently, I’m munching on duck prosciutto and musing about what to choose next from the Indigenous game sampler platter in front of me. Elk juniper salami, homemade … Continued
Cycling from Vancouver to New Westminster The days are warm and the evenings are long, and the season offers all sorts of opportunities to shake off the dust of winter. For many people, spring and summer in BC mean one thing: adventure. Mountaintop hikes, kayaking trips, bike camping, you name it. While there’s no shortage of … 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
After 16 long months since the first COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020, BC has entered Phase 3 of its Restart Plan. For three days in early July, my husband and I experienced a taste of what the future of our post-pandemic world looks like while exploring Vancouver’s North Shore Ale Trail. Day 1 What better … 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
Enjoying a picnic outside is one of the great pleasures of warmer weather—even more so if you’re able to include a craft beer or two in the picnic basket. People who have travelled in Europe may have had the experience of enjoying wine or beer as part of a picnic in a public space like … Continued
Calling all foodies! The only thing better than beer from your favourite brewery? Beer from your favourite brewery alongside a killer meal. Learn how and where to pair BC craft beer with takeout and dine-in options. Whether you choose to dine in or enjoy takeout, many breweries across the province are teaming up with restaurateurs … Continued
In this episode, Aaron visits North Point Brewing in North Vancouver, BC. North Vancouver has seen a lot of growth in terms of new breweries over the past few years. Part of that boom is the fresh new Shipyards Brewery District, which includes several exciting breweries: Beere Brewing, House of Funk Brewing, and most recently, … 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
Enjoying a picnic outside is one of the great pleasures of summer — even more so if you are able to include a craft beer or two in the picnic basket. People who have travelled in Europe may have had the experience of enjoying wine or beer as part of a picnic in a public … Continued
Vancouver’s North Shore Ale Trail expands with six new breweries Vancouver’s North Shore craft beer scene is growing and the BC Ale Trail is keeping pace. We’ve added six more breweries to the Vancouver’s North Shore Ale Trail, which now invites beer lovers to visit 10 craft breweries among the many other culinary experiences and … Continued
As the calendar turns to a new year and a new decade, here is a list of more than 20 new breweries that are expected to open in British Columbia in 2020. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Barnside Brewing Co. (@barnsidebrewing) on Dec 31, 2019 at 11:28pm PST Barnside … Continued
When I first decided to pursue a career as a professional mountain biker, I made the move to Vancouver’s North Shore to live with fellow riders Eric Lawrenuk and Jordie Lunn. These guys are good friends of mine who were always motivated and hungry to compete and continually push their riding. That was in 2009 … Continued
On a sunny day in October, I set off from my little island and headed over to the big city to explore Vancouver’s North Shore. Admittedly (and with a slight tinge of shame), I had never spent much time on the North Shore; I had driven through on my way up the Sea to Sky … Continued
Another week of craft beer delights is fast approaching and you’re going to need to prepare well because there’s a lot going on at this year’s Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Week! When is it? VNSCBW begins on October 19th and runs until October 26th. It’s set to be a full week of fun events, … Continued
This is the fourth feature in the Hops Among Friends series. This series is designed to introduce you to the people that make up the craft beer scene on the BC Ale Trail. My last Hops Among Friends interview was with Gary Lohin from Central City Brewers + Distillers. Gary recommended I speak with David Varga … Continued
Vancouver Craft Beer Week is fast approaching — and that means it’s time to brew up the annual VCBW Collaboration Beer. Brewers from across the province gathered on Friday April 6, 2018 to celebrate their community in anticipation of Vancouver Craft Beer Week. This year the beer was brewed at Backcountry Brewing, which was joined by Beere … Continued
