For Immediate Release
January 31, 2025
BC ALE TRAIL LAUNCHES TWO TASTING PASSPORT CAMPAIGNS: EXPLORE, SIP & WIN
Langley and Central Vancouver Island Ale Trails Invite Craft Beer Lovers on an Unforgettable Tasting Adventure from February 1 to March 9, 2025
North Vancouver, B.C. - Get ready to raise a pint and discover some of British Columbia’s best craft beer destinations. The BC Ale Trail is launching two exciting Tasting Passport campaigns, giving beer lovers and adventurers the chance to explore local breweries, collect stamps, and win incredible getaways while supporting local craft beer businesses.
Running from February 1 to March 9, 2025, the Langley Ale Trail Tasting Passport and the Central Island Tasting Passport invite locals and visitors to experience bold brews, community spirit, and stunning regional landscapes.
Langley Ale Trail Tasting Passport:
Urban Charm Meets Craft Innovation
Located just outside of Vancouver, the Langley Ale Trail blends urban energy with rural charm, offering a diverse mix of breweries, a cidery, and a distillery. Participants can sip locally inspired beers and ciders, learn about historical influences on brewing, and experience the passion and creativity behind Langley’s craft scene.
Whether enjoying a barrel-aged spirit, a farmhouse ale, or a crisp orchard cider, the Langley Ale Tail invites beer lovers to discover Langley City, Langley Township, and the communities of Brookswood, Walnut Grove, and Fort Langley.
Make it a weekend! Check out the suggested itinerary to plan a craft adventure.
Win a Langley Getaway for Two
Each completed passport enters participants into a draw for the ultimate Langley craft experience featuring a night at the Sandman Signature Langley Hotel, Chew On This Tasty Tours: Feast On The One Way tour, Fast Track Indoor Karting, $150 gift card for The Barley Merchant, $150 gift card for Dead Frog Brewery, and a BC Ale Trail swag pack.
Central Island Tasting Passport:
Coastlines, Craft Beer & Adventure
From Cowichan through Nanaimo and Parksville-Qualicum Beach to the Comox Valley, Central Vancouver Island is home to diverse craft breweries, breathtaking beaches, and spectacular outdoor adventures. This self-guided tasting experience lets visitors sip their way through nano-breweries crafting small batch beers, farm-to-tap destinations set between fields of barley and sea, and heritage-inspired breweries reflecting the region’s history.
From a converted motorcycle shop brewery in Duncan to a beachside brew in Parksville, a farm-based experience in Nanoose Bay, a small batch local sip in historic Cumberland or on Hornby Island, and a brewery honouring the Royal Canadian AirForce in Comox, the Central Island offers a distinctive beer experience.
Make it a weekend! Check out the suggested multi-day itineraries for Vancouver Island.
Win One of Four Incredible Grand Prize Getaways
Each completed passport enters participants into a random draw for one of four regional Grand Prize packages, offering a craft-filled getaway in one of the Central Island communities:
Comox Valley: One-night stay (winner’s choice) at one of the Bayview Hotel, Old House Hotel & Spa, or the Crown Isle Resort, $100 dining gift card, and Experience Comox Valley growler.
Cowichan: One-night stay (winner’s choice) at one of: Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay, Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn, or Temperance Hotel (subject to availability), $50 gift card for a local brewery, and two passes to Malahat Skywalk
Nanaimo: One-night stay at the Inn on Long Lake, $100 gift card to Longwood Brew Pub & Restaurant, Toque and t-shirt from Longwood Brewery, $20 gift card and a pint glass, koozie, bottle opener keychain from Wolf Brewing, and two social sauna passes to Island Sauna Nanaimo.
Parksville-Qualicum Beach: Two-night stay at the Coast Parksville Hotel, $50 gift card to Mini Purebread, passes for two to Paradise Fun Park Mini Golf, five x $25 gift cards and a sweater from both Mount Mount Arrowsmith Brewing and Fern + Cedar Brewing.
How to Participate
The Langley and Central Island Tasting Passports are free and available at any of the participating businesses listed below. Simply ask for a stamp with purchase (beer, food, swag, or non-alcoholic beverages), after collecting six unique stamps hand in the completed passport at any participating location to be entered to win one of the Grand Prize packages.
Prefer paperless? Download the free BC Ale Trail mobile app to collect stamps digitally by scanning a QR code to fill your passport - plus earn reward points when you check-in.
Participating Locations
Langley: The Barley Merchant, Brookswood Brewing, Camp Beer Co., Dead Frog Brewery, Farm Country Brewing, Five Roads Brewing, Fraser Valley Cider Company, KPU Brew Lab, Locality Brewing, Roots and Wings Distillery, Smugglers’ Trail Caskworks, Trading Post Brewery, Trading Post Fort Langley Eatery, and Trails End Cafe, Taproom and Bistro.
Central Island:
Comox Valley: Ace Brewing, Cumberland Brewing, Gladstone Brewing, Hornby Island Brewing, Land & Sea Brewing, and RAD Brewing Co.
Cowichan: Bayview Brewing, Craig Street Brew Pub, Deadhead Brew Co, and Red Arrow Brewing.
Nanaimo: Longwood Brew Pub, White Sails Brewing, and Wolf Brewing.
Parksville-Qualicum Beach: Fern + Cedar Brewing, LoveShack Libations, Mount Arrowsmith Brewing, and Rusted Rake Brewing.
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About the BC Ale Trail
The BC Ale Trail serves as a comprehensive guide to exploring British Columbia’s craft beer culture, linking over 220 craft breweries across 21 self-guided Ale Trails. Each trail combines BC’s distinctive craft breweries with the province’s breathtaking natural landscapes, providing a complete experience for beer enthusiasts and adventure seekers. In partnership with Destination British Columbia and the BC Craft Brewers Guild, the BC Ale Trail showcases the finest of BC’s brewing scene through thoughtfully curated itineraries. Whether a local resident or a visitor, the BC Ale Trail offers an ideal way to plan a brewery tour holiday and discover why BC’s craft beer scene is world-class.
To learn more visit bcaletrail.ca, and connect socially at @bcaletrail on Facebook and Instagram.
BC Ale Trail Contact:
Monica Frost
BC Ale Trail
Media Contact:
Krista Lochhead
Hatch Comms
778.227.2396
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