A beer fest is a beer fest is a beer fest… Or so I thought… After four consecutive weekends of beerfesting (yeah it’s a word), I thought I knew the recipe: get a bunch of breweries together, play some music, give people tiny glasses, and call it a day. But as I said, “or so … Continued
Happy hour along the BC Ale Trail is an even more sacred time after an awesome day of outdoor adventures. Make your way to the marine outpost of Bamfield on the west coast of Vancouver Island and amplify your cheers factor tenfold. Here’s how to do it. A hiking mecca, Bamfield has been known for … Continued
We’ve got a hand for you the next time you want to head out for a stellar night in Port Alberni. The hand – a khamsa in Moroccan – will chase away evil and negative energy, which your hosts Dan and Buchara Savard, owners of the Swept Away Inn, would rather you leave behind when … 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
My friends and I treat camping as a competitive sport, and each year we try to find the next greatest spot. Criteria are it has to be near a lake or river, have something interesting to see or do and isn’t too busy or too far away. This year we explored Kentucky-Alleyne Park, just outside … Continued
The plan was to tour via motorcycle to one of the most beautiful parts of Canada and hit world-class breweries along the way. Vancouver Island really does have it all: brilliant fishing, stunning beaches, diverse wildlife, and of course some of the best beer brewed in Canada. Our starting point was Nelson BC, so after … Continued
What do you get when you cross a beer festival with a fun run? The Penticton Beer Run! Organized by Hoodoo Adventures, The Penticton Beer Run returns for its second year on Saturday, June 2. The BC Ale Trail is a proud co-sponsor of this event which features all five of the Penticton Ale Trail … Continued
Okanagan Fest of Ale returns for its 23rd year Festivals are a key element of the craft beer experience. Nowadays in BC there seems to be a beer-related event almost every weekend. This wasn’t always the case, however. Way back in the mid-1990s there were just a few events that showcased the early pioneers of craft … Continued
The best travel experiences are often self-guided explorations that offer the greatest opportunity for unexpected discoveries. Let the BC Ale Trail be your guide as Gina Bégin explores the Kootenay Rockies East Ale Trail.
The best travel experiences are often self-guided explorations that offer the greatest opportunity for unexpected discoveries. In this Tasting Notes features, Chantal Ireland explores the Sunshine Coast Ale Trail.
