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BC Ale Trail: Did you know British Columbia brewers win one-third of all Canadian brewing awards, despite the province housing less than 20 percent of the country’s breweries? The beer is that good. The province is home to more than 200 breweries, most of which are so busy keeping up with local demand they don’t have capacity to produce for foreign markets – so you will need to travel to BC to learn why its brew is earning global acclaim.
The BC Ale Trail carves a tasting path through hoppy regions like Port Moody (home to Brewer’s Row) and Victoria (the “cradle of the craft beer revolution”). In October 2021, a new lower mainland ale trail was added to the mix, known as North of the Fraser, where the four communities of New Westminster, Burnaby, Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam are aligned not just by geography, but also by their bustling craft breweries.
The Good Cheer Trail: Nova Scotia is home to Canada’s first brewery, winery, cidery and distillery trail – a toast to the craftsmanship and creativity of local producers. There are more than 80 stops along the Good Cheer Trail, and visitors can collect stamps along the way to earn prizes. Beer fans, simply select “brewpub” and “brewery” on the website list to peruse the array of beer experiences that await.
Cottage Country Beer Trail: The Ontario trail pays homage to award-winning breweries in a destination populated by thousands of sparkling lakes, lush forests and granite cliffs. Use the website to check what’s happening at the 10 craft breweries in this region – including events, tours, tasting and new launches – then roll up your sleeves and spend a weekend sipping brew lakeside.
Niagara Ale Trail: Many people associate Niagara, Ontario, solely with wine production – however, there are plenty of microbreweries in the region that beg to differ. The Niagara Ale Trail guides you to new and established breweries, including recommendations for beers to try at each stop.
Québec Beer Route: More than 100 craft beers are brewed in the Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie, Côte-Nord and Îles de la Madeleine regions of Quebec. Follow this self-guided tasting itinerary to sample some of the best brews in the province, and save plenty of time to gape at the scenery along the way.
Taproom Trail: A visit to Fredericton, New Brunswick – Atlantic Canada’s brewing capital – wouldn’t be complete without taking part in the Taproom Trail. Using Fredericton’s famed trail system, imbibers can make their way across both sides of the St. John River, sampling brews and ciders at 10 taprooms. Fun fact: With one taproom per 5,400 people, Fredericton offers among the most taprooms per capita in Canada.
The Holiday and Travel Magazine
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