A visit to Canada’s crisp and cool British Columbia should include a day at Vancouver’s Granville Island. The island is actually more of a peninsula jutting out from underneath the Granville Bridge and it’s home to a thriving public market, a marina packed with boats offloading the day’s fresh catch, and the Granville Island Brewing Company. Established in 1984, the brewing company has been brewing up tasty small batches ever since. For those curious about how the whole process works, join a tour at noon, 2pm, or 4pm, or just opt for a guided tasting. Once you’ve sampled local flavors, like Cypress Honey Lager, Brockton IPA, Kitsilano Maple Cream Ale, and the Robson St. Hefeweizen, pick your poison and settle into the homey taproom for the afternoon. You can even bring in food from a nearby local stand and enjoy fresh caught fish and chips while you sip your suds.
1441 Cartwright St, Vancouver, BC, 604-687-BREW
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