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Cooking with Chef Ned Bell: Fresh BC Ingredients and Local Brews from Coquitlam
Join Chef Ned Bell, the BC Ale Trail and CTV Your Morning Vancouver for a series of delicious recipes featuring…
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Vancouver Island
Experience craft beer culture interwoven with natural beauty, agricultural splendour and some of BC’s most spectacular beaches on Vancouver Island.
Ale Trails in Vancouver Island
Greater Victoria Ale Trail
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!
Central Vancouver Island Ale Trail
Community craft breweries abound from Cowichan’s warm climate and agricultural heritage to Nanaimo’s urban, maritime vibe and the tranquil beaches of Parksville Qualicum Beach
Northern Vancouver Island Ale Trail
Vancouver Island is a big place, home to diverse landscapes and an assortment of excellent craft breweries in the communities of the Comox Valley, Campbell River and Port McNeil.
Pacific Rim Ale Trail
The Pacific Rim region, encompassing Port Alberni, Ucluelet and Tofino, is known for its ancient rainforest, abundant marine life, and ferocious winter squalls; it’s here that the storm-watching trend originated.
Craft Beer In Vancouver Island
Events in Vancouver Island
Aug
27
TEE UP AND DRIVE FOR CHANGE – Victoria Golf Fundraiser
550 Twosome| $1000 Foursome
Sep
1
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It’s Fit: Small Gods Run Club
Free
Sep
5
Pat Temple – Concert Series 2026 at Red Arrow Brewing Co.
$15
Sep
6
Ace Brewlympics
Free
Sep
10
OK DOPE COMEDY NIGHT AT ACE
Cost: $30
