The Sunshine Coast is the proud home to multiple award-winning craft breweries and a cidery. These breweries have cosy tasting rooms that welcome visitors to experience their unique ‘craft’ culture. In Gibsons, you’ll find three distinct breweries, such as Persephone Brewing Company’s “beer farm”, surrounded by towering hop vines and a forest of coastal Douglas fir. Head north and you can sip cider at a classic apple orchard at Bricker’s Cider, and head further north still to visit Townsite Brewery, located in the Canadian Heritage District of Powell River.
Itineraries
Sunshine Coast Ale Trail
Gibsons Tapworks
Day 1
If coming from Vancouver, travel on BC Ferries from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale. If you are coming from Vancouver Island, take BC Ferries from Comox to Powell River.
Drink Responsibility
Before embarking on this itinerary, you must plan accordingly. Please drink responsibly and appoint a designated driver. No one should drink alcohol, even in moderation, before operating a motor vehicle or engaging in other activities that involve attention, skill, or physical risk. Sunshine Coast Taxi and Powell River Taxi serve the Sunshine Coast.
Beer on the Farm
Drink a pint of locally made beer at one of the most unique breweries in British Columbia. This beer farm is a great place to relax while you sip beer amongst the garden or in the farm house. Hops are grown on this sprawling property and a food truck cooks up tasty meals most days of the week.
Hike up Soames Hill
Take a break before you sling back more beer and enjoy a quick walk in the woods. Soames Hill is a great hike that can be summited in 40 minutes with a rewarding view of Gibsons Landing and Howe Sound.
Beer with a View
If you like your beer with a view, this is the place to be. Tapworks in Gibsons Landing has a large heated patio overlooking the ocean and the mountains.
Discover Local History
Make the stop to see Persephone, a steel logging tugboat that was used in the filming of the hit CBC television series, The Beachcombers.
Persephone Boat
Gower Point Road, Gibsons, BC
Grab Lunch
Fuel up on Mexican culinary delights at Lunitas before continuing your beer crawl journey. Enjoy the views over the Gibsons Marina as you devour delicious tacos.
Enjoy Another Flight
Visit the last brewery in Gibsons before you continue north on Highway 101, at the aptly named 101 Brewhouse. Sit down for a flight of beer or pick up a growler to go.
Relax and Enjoy the Ocean Air
Take in the view from the Roberts Creek Pier. It's a great time to catch a some fresh air before your journey continues. Be sure to admire the beautifully painted community mandala.
Roberts Creek Beach & Peir
999 Roberts Creek Road, Gibsons, BC
Cosy Spot for Dinner
In the heart of Roberts Creek, The Gumboot Restaurant serves up fresh ingredients from local suppliers and produce from their own backyard.
Travel north on Highway 101 towards Sechelt for an overnight stay.
Rest Up in Sechelt
Choose from one of the many accommodation options in Sechelt before continuing your journey north. Browse the accommodation directory to discover your options.
Day 2
Breakfast in Sechelt
Grab breakfast at the Basted Baker in downtown Sechelt. Offering freshly baked scones and breakfast bowls, this is a great place for good coffee and great food.
Head for Batch 44 Brewery
Grab a pint at the new brewery in town, Sechelt's first, and fuel up on some of the incredible food from their kitchen.
Give the Local Cidery a Taste
Grab a growler to go or relax on the lawn with a flight of cider. This is the Sunshine Coast's first and only cidery.
Travel from Sechelt to Powell River. Travel north on Highway 101 to Egmont and catch the scenic 50-minute BC Ferries sailing to Saltery Bay.
Fuel Up on Coffee
Grab a coffee at Base Camp to keep you fuelled for the next Sunshine Coast adventure. This is a cosy spot where the locals hang.
Take to the Water on a Kayaking Adventure
Explore the Sunshine Coast’s awe-inspiring natural environment with a sea kayaking tour.
Terracentric Coastal Adventures Ltd.
1451 Hwy 101 - Above Nancy's Bakery, Lund
www.terracentricadventures.com
604-483-7900
Taste Powell River Beer
Sip on beers at this iconic brewery in the historic neighbourhood of Powell River.
Dinner at Coastal Cookery
Enjoy a unique dining experience while taking in a remarkable view of the Strait of Georgia.
Rest in Powell River
Choose from one of the many accommodation options in Powell River before continuing your journey north. Browse the accommodation directory for a place perfect for you.
Day 3
Explore Duck Lake Trails
Along the Duck Lake gravel logging road are many trails for hikers and mountain bikers. Explore Blackwater and Holly Bunch trails for an afternoon of adventure.
Travel back to Vancouver via Sechelt and Gibsons, or continue your journey on Vancouver Island. There are plenty more breweries to discover and you can take BC Ferries from Powell River to Comox.
Persephone Brewing Company
Soames Hill
Tapworks Brewing Company
Persephone Boat
Lunitas Mexican Eatery
The 101 Brewhouse + Distillery
Roberts Creek Beach & Peir
The Gumboot Restaurant
Basted Baker
Batch 44 Brewery
The Bricker Cider Company
Base Camp Coffee
Terracentric Coastal Adventures Ltd.
Townsite Brewing
Coastal Cookery
Duck Lake Protected Area
Leah Adams-Chute
Leah lives on the Sunshine Coast and spends her time mountain biking, drinking local craft beer, and searching for the wonders of the sea from her boat. The rest of her time is spent exploring British Columbia and searching for cheap flights to places she’s never been to.
http://staging.sunshinecoastcanada.com/