BRITISH COLUMBIA – BC Ale Trail has made it easier for beer lovers to explore the far reaches of the province, with the launch of two new Ale Trails: Northeast BC and Northwest BC.
Previously known as the Northern BC Ale Trail, the new trails now split the large northern half of BC into two, making it easier for visitors to explore each region as they were meant to be taken in: one region at a time.
“The Northern BC Ale Trail was the original trail,” said Monica Frost, BC Ale Trail Project Lead. “Once Fort St. John and Dawson Creek joined, however, it was a real trek for beer lovers. By splitting them into the East and West corners of the province, we were able to create more engaging itineraries which allow visitors to truly take in the unique experiences that both regions have to offer.”
The Northeast BC Ale Trail takes visitors on an adventure of a lifetime, with a touch of history. The trail includes Fort St. John’s Beard’s Brewing and Mighty Peace Brewing, Post & Row Taphouse in Tawson Creek, where they’re in the process of adding an on-site brewery. Barkerville Brewing in Quesnel, Fox Mountain Brewing in Williams Lake, and Three Ranges Brewing in Valemount.
The Northwest BC Ale Trail promises four seasons of adventure and craft beer, starting with Wheelhouse Brewing in Prince Rupert, Sherwood Mountain Brewhouse in nearby Terrace, Bulkley Valley Brewery and Smithers Brewing in Smithers, Ursa Minor Brewing in Burns Lake, and finally, Crossroads Brewing & Distillery as well as Trench Brewing & Distillery, both in northern BC’s largest city, Prince George.
The BC Ale Trail is part of Destination BC’s Co-Op Marketing Program and the Northeast BC Ale Trail brings together Tourism Fort St. John, Tourism Dawson Creek, Tourism Quesnel, Tourism Williams Lake, and Tourism Valemount. The Northwest BC Ale Trail brings together Tourism Prince Rupert, Visit Terrace, Tourism Smithers, Visit Burns Lake, and Tourism Prince George.
The launch of the two ale trails mark the 24th and 25th ale trails in the BC Ale Trail network and brings the total craft breweries participating in the BC Ale Trail to more than 180. Plan your Northeast and Northwest BC Ale Trail visit today with the BC Ale Trail App, or visit www.bcaletrail.com for more information.
