Inn at Laurel Point Hotel Gardens

Want to taste some of Canada’s finest beer? Looks like you’ll have to get outside and drink your way around Victoria to sip, savour, experience and explore everything the area has to offer. Pit stop at some of our best breweries whilst getting the lay of the land on the BC Ale Trail.

Ale trails are self-guided tours that showcase local craft breweries and the awesome landscapes that surround them. If you’re willing to adventure further into the wild beauty of the Pacific Northwest, you can pick from twenty-one trails within British Columbia. Outdoor activities, sightseeing, and urban experiences will help you learn more about each destination. Each trail has a curated itinerary that’ll help you see the province quickly and thoroughly, and still leave you plenty of time to sit back with a cold glass and enjoy spectacular ocean and mountain views within the city limits.

There are fourteen craft breweries in and around the heart of Victoria dedicated to brewing high-quality beer and the BC Ale Trail doesn’t miss a single one. While you’re in town, we suggest grabbing a seat on the patio at Whistle Buoy Brewing for a drink in the sun before walking over to Phillips Brewing & Malting to spy on their brew masters in action. Or, walk over the Johnson St. Bridge and have dinner at Spinnakers Brewpub as the sun sets on your view of the inner harbour.

Day 1 of the Greater Victoria Victoria Ale Trail brings you to Sooke, visiting places like Bad Dog Brewing and Sooke Brewing Company. While you’re there we also suggest visiting Wild Mountain, the winner of Restaurant of the Year in YAM’s Best Restaurant Awards 2023.

With many other spirit-centric events happening all summer long, and unique restaurants with incredible menus built to accentuate this fast-growing component of Victoria’s distinctive culture, you’ll definitely arrive thirsty, and leave inspired.

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