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Enjoying brews and views at Howe Sound Inn & Brewing | Hubert Kang

Follow a BC Ale Trail

Celebrate the season in farm settings, on urban patios, and everything in between

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Howe Sound Inn & Brewing | Hubert Kang

Thanks to BC’s booming brewery scene—threaded together by 21 ale trails through beer-loving, neighbouring communities—there’s even more incentive to discover a new favourite.

Whether you’re looking for an urban experience where you can walk from brewery to brewery, or a destination experience where you can spend an afternoon on the farm; whether you enjoy a dark, creamy porter or a hoppy IPA, new experiences are brewing nearby.

Ale Trails on Vancouver Island

If you enjoy your pours with ocean vistas, outdoor adventures on land and sea, and you want to enjoy it all with some of BC's finest culinary experiences, this is the place.

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Two people enjoying craft beer in front of the fire at Field House Brewing | BC Ale Trail

Ale Trails in and around Vancouver

From much-loved breweries in the heart of the city to gems along the Sunshine Coast and into the Fraser Valley, the craft beer scene here is not to be missed.

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Ale Trails in the Kootenay Rockies

Play hard in the mountains or just enjoy the spectacular views in this region that's synonymous with craft beer.

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Ale Trails in the Thompson Okanagan

Travel this scenic region from north to south (or south to north) and you're sure to add some new brews to your list of BC faves.

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Ale Trails in Northern British Columbia

Explore pristine natural landscapes and see abundant wildlife, then recount the day's events over a local flight.

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