Welcome to the inaugural craft beer week on Vancouver’s North Shore! This year, we toast the North Shore’s legendary past in brewing and our bright future with a week of celebrations.
The North Shore has a rich history of craft brewing and was home to Canada’s first ever microbrewery – Horseshoe Bay Brewery in 1982. Now, we play host to five (soon to be seven!) craft breweries leading the way in tasty beers.
Try special casks, attend fun events, and learn more about North Shore beers while collecting stamps on our North Shore Ale Trail Map and posting on your socials with #VNSCBW and to win great prizes!
Vancouver’s North Shore Ale Trail Passport
Download the Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Week Passport below, or pick one up from participating venues. From October 1 you can get a stamp at each brewery as you travel around North Vancouver sampling special craft beer menus and unique casks.
Drop off your stamped passport at the last brewery or the North Vancouver Visitor Centre and you could be in with the chance to win one of three North Shore stays for two complete with tours from Endless Biking, and Capilano Suspension Bridge passes!
Event Schedule
Friday, October 6
North Shore Community Foundation Oktoberfest
Pipe Shop at the Shipyards | 7pm | Buy tickets
Celebrating Oktoberfest on the North Shore with a BBQ, beer from our local North Shore breweries, entertainment and dancing, live and silent auction and LOTS OF FUN! Join us as we kick off Craft Beer Week on the North Shore!
Hearthstone Brewery Beer-Inspired Feature Menu
Hearthstone Brewery | All Day
Specials on Bridge Brewing Co. and Hearthstone Brewery Beers | Village Taphouse at Park Royal | All Day
All week long Village Taphouse at Park Royal will offer beer specials from Bridge Brewing Company and Hearthstone Brewery.
Saturday, October 7
Endless Biking Beer Crawl
Details TBC
Hearthstone Brewery Beer-Inspired Feature Menu
Hearthstone Brewery | All Day
Specials on Bridge Brewing Co. and Hearthstone Brewery Beers | Village Taphouse at Park Royal | All Day
All week long Village Taphouse at Park Royal will offer beer specials from Bridge Brewing Company and Hearthstone Brewery.
Sunday, October 8
Beere Brewing Beer & Bike Maintenance Workshop
Details TBC
Brewery Battle at Tap & Barrel Shipyards
Tap & Barrel • Shipyards | All Day
Join us to taste some of the best craft beers on the North Shore! We’re bringing in special kegs from select North Vancouver breweries and creating an exclusive, limited-time tasting flight so that you can try them all. Each beer will have a recommended food pairing and you’ll have the opportunity to vote for your favourite.
Hearthstone Brewery Beer-Inspired Feature Menu
Hearthstone Brewery | All Day
Specials on Bridge Brewing Co. and Hearthstone Brewery Beers | Village Taphouse at Park Royal | All Day
All week long Village Taphouse at Park Royal will offer beer specials from Bridge Brewing Company and Hearthstone Brewery.
Monday, October 9
Hearthstone Brewery Beer-Inspired Feature Menu
Hearthstone Brewery | All Day
Specials on Bridge Brewing Co. and Hearthstone Brewery Beers | Village Taphouse at Park Royal | All Day
All week long Village Taphouse at Park Royal will offer beer specials from Bridge Brewing Company and Hearthstone Brewery.
Tuesday, October 10
Black Kettle Brewing BBQ Ribfest
Black Kettle Brewing | 2pm-7pm | Ribs & Corn $8
Enjoy a ribs and corn BBQ alongside some delicious Black Kettle craft beer at BBQ Ribfest! Entry is free but ribs and corn are available for $8!
Bridge Brewing Co. – An introduction to Craft Beer with Head Brewer Kerry Dyson
Bridge Brewing | Details TBC
Hearthstone Brewery Beer-Inspired Feature Menu
Hearthstone Brewery | All Day
Specials on Bridge Brewing Co. and Hearthstone Brewery Beers | Village Taphouse at Park Royal | All Day
All week long Village Taphouse at Park Royal will offer beer specials from Bridge Brewing Company and Hearthstone Brewery.
Wednesday, October 11
Bridge Brewing Co. Open House
Bridge Brewing | Details TBC
Hearthstone Brewery Beer-Inspired Feature Menu
Hearthstone Brewery | All Day
North Vancouver Chamber Member Brewery Tour
Details TBC
Specials on Bridge Brewing Co. and Hearthstone Brewery Beers | Village Taphouse at Park Royal | All Day
All week long Village Taphouse at Park Royal will offer beer specials from Bridge Brewing Company and Hearthstone Brewery.
Thursday, October 12
Hearthstone Cask Night and Open house
Hearthstone Brewery | Details TBC
North Shore Craft Beer and Burger Combo and NFL Night + Live Music | Village Taphouse at Park Royal | 5.30PM | Free
Watch the NFL Panthers vs. Eagles on the big screens followed by live music that kicks off at 8:30 PM. Village Taphouse will be serving a beer and burger combo for $15.50. This discount includes their Classic Hand Pressed Cheese Burger and any North Shore Craft Beer. Head down to watch the game, take in some live music and enjoy great eats from 5:30 PM onwards.
Hearthstone Brewery Beer-Inspired Feature Menu
Hearthstone Brewery | All Day
Specials on Bridge Brewing Co. and Hearthstone Brewery Beers | Village Taphouse at Park Royal | All Day
Friday, October 13
Deep Cove Brewers & Distillers Brew Master’s Dinner
Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier | 6pm | Buy tickets
Enjoy a 5 course dinner menu crafted by Executive Chef Joel Green with specialized pairings by Deep Cove Brewery.
North Shore Ale Trail Cask at Bridge Brewing
Bridge Brewing | Details TBC
Hearthstone Brewery Beer-Inspired Feature Menu
Hearthstone Brewery | All Day
Specials on Bridge Brewing Co. and Hearthstone Brewery Beers | Village Taphouse at Park Royal | All Day
All week long Village Taphouse at Park Royal will offer beer specials from Bridge Brewing Company and Hearthstone Brewery.