The 3 Best Brewery Visits in Vancouver

1.Vancouver Behind-the-Scenes Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) Our pick

Spend about three hours visiting three Vancouver craft breweries with transport from downtown, beer samples, and special access behind the taproom. Guides such as Darren, Cam, Kevin, Sean, and Rachael have led past tours, adding beer knowledge, local context, and plenty of good conversation.

“With over 25 micro brewery in the area, I only go back to one of the 3 we visited. No brewery mugs as advertised and only one behind the scene tour offered.”

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2.North Vancouver Elite Walking Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $81Best value

Join a small group of up to 12 for a 2 to 3 hour North Vancouver beer walk. You’ll sample 10 beers totaling 40 ounces, eat tacos and snacks, and explore the Quay Market and Shipyards. Guide Arsham brings clear local knowledge and an easygoing style.

“Our guide, Arsham, was very knowledge and personable. He made a good tour great. The tour felt like a great bang for the buck when it comes to the food, drink and information. Very highly recommend”

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3.Stawamus Chief Hike & Local Brewery Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $175

Leave downtown Vancouver at 8 a.m. in a private vehicle with a small group of up to five. Hike to the popular first peak of Stawamus Chief, learn about a bridge along the way, then celebrate in Squamish with a local brewery tasting. Guide Roman is known for patient help and thoughtful extras such as water and snacks.

“Beautiful view! Trail was difficult but compensate. And the place to drink a beer excellent. The guide was pacient and very polite.”

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