Last weekend, my partner and I were driving through the Kootenays and stumbled across this tiny craft brewery in Creston. It wasn’t even on our radar — just saw the sign and pulled over. Ended up staying for over an hour chatting with the owner, who let us try a few seasonal beers they only make in-house. It was such a laid-back vibe, nothing like the big-city breweries I’m used to. That experience made me realize how many great small breweries there must be hidden across BC. Anyone have favourite spots they’ve found while road-tripping?
Absolutely! Last summer we did a loop around Vancouver Island and found a spot in Port Alberni that brewed with local spruce tips — never tasted anything like it. These small-town breweries have so much personality. If you're looking to discover more places like that, I recommend keeping an eye on bc local. They often feature local businesses and spotlight new or niche breweries you’d never know about otherwise. Makes road trips feel more like little adventures.
I’m not downtown often, but every time I walk past a food truck lineup, I feel like I’m missing out. The variety is unreal these days. It’s wild how they’ve become such a big part of the city food culture.
