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Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Things To Do

 
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Beer Guide to British Columbia

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Breweries, Distilleries & Cideries

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People at a pub
Garibaldi Lift Co. Bar & Grill, Whistler, Randy Lincks photo
British Columbia's eclectic mix of microbreweries take full advantage of the naturally clean, clear waters that are nature's gift to the province.

In the Vancouver, Coast & Mountains region there are handfuls of  microbreweries (about 10+ at last count) and brewpubs, all serving unique and wonderful lagers, ales, porters, stouts and even fruit and seasonal beers!
 


Some of the Vancouver, Coast & Mountain regional breweries include:


Granville Island Brewery

Canada's first microbrewery is still one of its finest, handcrafting premium beer since 1984 from its location on Vancouver's Granville Island.

  • Choose one of the daily tours for a fascinating introduction to the beer-making process

  • Relax in the Taproom with one of six Granville Island brews or a limited release seasonal, only available on tap.

Howe Sound Brewery and Brew Pub

The Howe Sound Brewery of Squamish produces over a dozen varieties of beer, on sale at the neighbouring Howe Sound Brew Pub (as well as throughout the Lower Mainland). The pub is known for its eclectic mix of locals, climbers and tourists. Pull up a stool and enjoy the view of the Stawamus Chief with its world-renowned granite face - an iconic challenge for the world's rock-climbing fraternity.

Sailor Hagar's Brew Pub

Near Lonsdale Quay Market in North Vancouver, this brewery serves handcrafted ales and lagers, pumped through beer engines imported from Europe.

  • The menu features traditional pub fare that expertly blends the tastes of BC's west coast with the pub's Scandinavian heritage

  • Sailor Hagar's also offers dozens of varieties of single malt scotch and whiskey.