With 220+ local craft breweries across 21 Ale Trails throughout British Columbia, the BC Ale Trail is a series of self-guided itineraries highlighting craft beer communities and the super, natural landscapes that surround them. Let the BC Ale Trail be your guide to your next Ale-venture!
Within each Ale Trail on our website there is an array of craft breweries, restaurants, tap houses, liquor stores, outdoor activities, sightseeing, accommodations and more. Where is the BC Ale Trail? Download our mobile app and take the BC Ale Trail on the road with you across BC and earn rewards along the way.
Fraser Valley
The cities of Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Hope offer a mix of relaxing countryside, urban culture, and rugged backcountry beauty. Their hop growing history is reflected in diverse craft breweries.
Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Abbotsford|Chilliwack|Cultus Lake|HopeGreater Victoria
Greater Victoria is home to Canada’s first brewpub and some of British Columbia’s most popular breweries. Venture beyond — visit nearby Sooke or hop a ferry to explore the Southern Gulf Islands. Unique experiences are waiting in Greater Victoria!
Vancouver Island Brentwood Bay|Colwood|Langford|Mayne Island|Metchosin|North Saanich|Pender Island|Salt Spring Island|Shirley|Sidney|Sooke|VictoriaKelowna and West Kelowna
This region's craft beer scene dates back 25 years, and a recent surge of new breweries and its own annual beer festival has given it fresh energy.
Thompson Okanagan Kelowna|Lake Country|West KelownaKootenay Rockies East
Spectacular parks, hot springs and hiking trails, as well as several alpine resorts make the towns of Creston, Fernie, Cranbrook, Kimberley, Radium Hot Springs, Golden and Revelstoke a Utopia for wilderness explorers and craft beer lovers.
Kootenay Rockies Cranbrook|Creston|Fernie|Fort Steele|Golden|Kimberley|Radium Hot Springs|RevelstokeKootenay Rockies West
Discover forests, mountains, pristine lakes and rivers, hot springs and waterfalls as you explore craft breweries in Rossland, Trail, Salmo, Castlegar, Robson, Nelson and Kaslo.
Kootenay Rockies Ainsworth Hot Springs|Castlegar|Kaslo|Nelson|Robson|Rossland|Salmo|TrailLangley
Langley is rich in history, urban experiences and fresh craft beer.
Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Langley|Langley CityMaple Ridge
Tucked between the Golden Ears Mountains and the Fraser River, Maple Ridge is a scenic, forested community with a remarkable natural beauty — and a bounty of craft breweries.
Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Maple Ridge|Pitt MeadowsNorth of the Fraser
The four municipalities of New Westminster, Burnaby, Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam are aligned in many ways — not just by geography, but also through their bustling craft breweries.
Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Burnaby|Coquitlam|New Westminster|Port CoquitlamNortheast BC
Prepare to be awed by the vast geography of rugged mountains, pristine lakes and rolling prairies found alongside the craft breweries of Fort St John, Dawson Creek, Quesnel, Williams Lake and Valemount.
Northern British Columbia|Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Charlie Lake|Dawson Creek|Fort St John|Fort St. John|Quesnel|South Dawson|Valemount|Williams LakeNorthwest BC
Majestic scenery and abundant natural beauty makes exploring Prince Rupert, Terrace, Smithers, Burns Lake and Prince George the perfect epic road trip, where you end a long day of driving with delicious craft beer.
Northern British Columbia|Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Burns Lake|François Lake|Kitimat|Kitimat-stikine|Prince George|Prince Rupert|Smithers|Terrace|ThornhillPenticton
Between the beaches, vineyards, vistas, and craft breweries, this small city is definitely one of BC’s best-kept secrets, and a place you'll want to visit year-round.
Thompson Okanagan PentictonPort Moody
With six unique breweries on Brewers Row, beer lovers agree that Port Moody is anything but sleepy—it’s a craft beer destination.
Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Port MoodySea to Sky
The Sea to Sky Ale Trail is where mountains meet the ocean, and craft beer brings adventurers together in Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton and Lillooet.
Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Britannia Beach|Lillooet|Pemberton|Squamish|Squamish Bc|WhistlerSouth of the Fraser
Richmond, Delta, Surrey, and White Rock are distinct communities linked by their locations south of the Fraser River. These good neighbours have much in common, yet they also have their own unique stories to share.
Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Crescent Beach|Delta|Ladner|Richmond|Richmond, Bc|South Surrey|Surrey|White RockSouthern Interior
From Merritt up to Kamloops, across to Salmon Arm, and then down to Vernon, the craft breweries on this ale trail reflect the geographic diversity of the region with their own individual approaches.
Thompson Okanagan Blind Bay|Coldstream|Kamloops|Merritt|Salmon Arm|Sicamous|Sorrento|Thomson-nicola|VernonSouthern Interior Winter Ale Trail
Winter doesn’t slow anyone down in this wonderland of outdoor and urban activities. Explore the InBEERior communities of Merritt, Kamloops, Salmon Arm, and Vernon in the snowy season.
Thompson Okanagan Blind Bay|Kamloops|Kane Valley|Merritt|Salmon Arm|Silver Star Mountain|Sorrento|VernonSunshine Coast
This is the West Coast beyond compare. On BC’s southwest coast lies a hidden paradise of coastal geography awaiting discovery — along with some of the province's most distinctive breweries in Gibsons, Sechelt and Powell River.
Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Egmont|Gibsons|Lund|Powell River|Roberts Creek|SecheltVancouver – Brewery Creek
From the Downtown brewpubs to Kitsilano and Mount Pleasant’s diverse range of breweries, restaurants and taphouses, there is a beer and brewery for every taste on the Brewery Creek Vancouver Ale Trail.
Vancouver, Coast & Mountains VancouverVancouver – Yeast Vancouver
One of the most cosmopolitan cities on the continent, bordered by sea, forest and mountain peaks: Vancouver really has it all.
Vancouver, Coast & Mountains VancouverVancouver Island Part I
Community craft breweries abound from Cowichan's warm climate and agricultural heritage, leading through Duncan and Chemainus to Nanaimo’s urban, maritime vibe and Ladysmith.
Vancouver Island Chemainus|Duncan|Ladysmith|Malahat|Nanaimo|Shawnigan LakeVancouver Island Part II
Experience craft beer culture interwoven with natural beauty, agricultural splendour and some of BC’s most spectacular beaches in Parksville Qualicum Beach, Port Alberni, the Comox Valley, Campbell River, Port McNeill and beyond.
Vancouver Island Campbell River|Comox|Coombs|Courtenay|Cumberland|Holberg|Hornby Island|Nanoose Bay|Parksville|Port Alberni|Port Hardy|Port Mcneill|Qualicum Beach|Telegraph CoveVancouver’s North Shore
There’s an après beer for everyone in the big city’s outdoor playground. This is where the metropolis meets BC’s mighty outdoors.
Vancouver, Coast & Mountains North Vancouver|West Vancouver