If you love a good microbrewery then this Victoria, British Columbia tour is for you. It works in any type of weather. With several microbreweries within walking distance of your Victoria hotel this Beer Lover’s Tour is ideal for beer enthusiasts visiting our city. Just be sure to leave the car at the hotel.
11:00 a.m.
Vancouver Island Brewery 2330 Government Street
(250) 361-0005
From the Inner Harbour, walk up Government Street past Discovery Street to 2330 Government Street.
The brewery offers tours every Friday and Saturday at 3pm (cost $6/ person). In the summer extra tours are availble.
Take a tour of the brewery and sample their range of tastes.
1:30 p.m.
Walk down to the dock and board a Harbour Ferry for a short trip across the Inner Harbour. Get off at the Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and follow the causeway along the waterfront to
Spinnakers Brewpub and Restaurant, Canada's oldest brewpub.
2:00 p.m.
Spinnaker's Brewery Pub & Restaurant 308 Catherine Street
(250) 386-2739
Perched on the Inner Harbour, looking towards the Empress, this restaurant and brew pub offers great food, a range of beer to sample and a spectacular view.
Enjoy lunch as you sample their offerings.
4:00 p.m.
After leaving Spinnakers, walk along the waterfront causeway to the blue Johnson Street Bridge. Cross the bridge. Turn left on Store Street. Continue to Swift Street, and turn left. Walk to 450 Swift Street.
4:30 p.m.
The Harbour Canoe Club Marine Brewpub and Restaurant 450 Swift Street
(250) 361-1940
The Harbour Canoe Club is located in the restored City Light Building on the waterfront.
Enjoy the best they offer as you take in another great vista.
6:30 p.m.
Swans Hotel and Buckerfield's Brewery 506 Pandora Avenue
250-361-3310
Return to Store Street . Turn right. Walk to Pandora Avenue . Turn left to 506 Pandora.
In this historic building, the draught ales are brewed on site in true British tradition. The complex includes the pub and brewery, restaurant and jazz club. As you wind down your evening, take in some music.
9:30 p.m.
Walk down Pandora Avenue to Government Street. Turn right. Walk back to the Inner Harbour and your hotel.
Recommended Hotel
Best Western Carlton Plaza Hotel
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Good weather
Snow
Cloud
Public transit
Taxi suggested
Can walk there
Car needed
Very strenuous
Strenuous
Active
Relaxed
Expensive
Moderate
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