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ith more than 40 breweries located in communities large and small, Vancouver Island has one of the most exciting and dynamic beer scenes going. Vancouver Island’s majestic landscape encourages a wide variety of outdoor activities — surfing, cycling, kayaking, hiking, camping, skiing, you name it. And what goes perfectly with any of those activities? Visiting a local craft brewery to sample a few different styles of beer, of course. From Victoria at the southern tip of the Island up north to Port McNeill, there are more than 40 craft breweries on Vancouver Island, each with its own uniquely creative line-up of delicious beer styles, often served alongside food prepared in their own kitchens. Plan a multi-day excursion to visit an assortment of breweries while you explore the Island, or pick one area and visit all the local breweries over the course of a few days. Most breweries have tasting rooms where you can try a flight of three or four different beers served in small glasses or savour a full pint of your favourite. Many fill growlers or sell their beer in cans or bottles to take away with you. The newest breweries on the Island can be found in the communities of Ladysmith, Qualicum Beach and Sidney. Fern + Cedar Brewing opened its own custombuilt facility in Qualicum Beach late in 2021. It has an airy tasting room with a kitchen that offers a wide range of delicious dishes to pair with beer inspired by the Island’s landscape. The charming town of Ladysmith, located just south of Nanaimo, has always been an attractive place to visit thanks to its heritage main street (named the best street in Canada for 2017 by
TWIN CITY BREWING COMPANY, PORT ALBERNI
BC ALE TRAIL
BC ALE TRAIL / VANCOUVER ISLAND
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