From August 1–31, 2026, the Greater Victoria Ale Trail is turning into one giant scavenger hunt!

Visit participating breweries across the Greater Victoria Ale Trail and put your detective skills to the test. Each brewery has hidden a unique item somewhere in its taproom, and your mission is to find it, snap a photo, and upload it through the BC Ale Trail app.

Along the way, you’ll discover incredible local breweries, enjoy great beer, meet the people behind the taps, and maybe even uncover a few hidden stories.

Whether you’re a seasoned craft beer fan or simply looking for a fun way to explore the region, this is the perfect excuse for a brewery adventure.

How to Participate

Getting started is easy!

1. Open the BC Ale Trail App

Navigate to the Greater Victoria Scavenger Hunt challenge.

2. Visit Participating Breweries

Head to each participating brewery throughout the month of August.

3. Read the Clue

Every brewery has its own clue to help guide you toward a hidden item somewhere inside the taproom.

4. Find the Hidden Item

Search the brewery and see if you can solve the clue.

5. Snap a Photo

Once you’ve found the mystery item, take a photo and upload it through the BC Ale Trail app.

6. Check In

Don’t forget to check in while you’re visiting to earn your regular BC Ale Trail reward points.

Complete the Hunt & Earn Rewards

Finish every scavenger hunt challenge before August 31 to receive:

500 BC Ale Trail bonus points

The exclusive Greater Victoria Scavenger Hunt Badge

One automatic entry into the Grand Prize Draw

Every completed hunt earns one entry into the draw.

Why Join the Hunt?

The scavenger hunt is about much more than finding hidden objects.

It’s an opportunity to:

• Discover breweries you’ve never visited before
• Explore different neighbourhoods across the Greater Victoria Ale Trail
• Meet local brewery staff and hear the stories behind each stop
• Support local craft breweries
• Earn BC Ale Trail points while enjoying great beer
• Spend a summer day exploring one of BC’s best craft beer destinations

Take your time, grab a flight, enjoy a meal, browse the merch, and make a day (or several!) of it.

Participating Breweries

4 Mile Brewing Co.
199 Island Hwy, View Royal, BC

Bad Dog Brewing
7861 Tugwell Rd, Sooke, BC

Beacon Brewing
9829 Third St, Sidney, BC

Category 12 Brewing
2200 Keating Cross Rd, Saanichton, BC

Checkerhead Brewing
10602 Sherburne Dr, Shirley, BC

Driftwood Brewery
836 Viewfield Rd, Victoria, BC

Herald Street Brew Works
506 Herald St, Victoria, BC

Hoyne Brewing Co.
101-2740 Bridge St, Victoria, BC

Île Sauvage Brewing Co.
2960 Bridge St, Victoria, BC

Mile Zero Brewing
4495 Happy Valley Rd, Metchosin, BC

Phillips Brewing & Malting Co.
2000 Government St, Victoria, BC

Small Gods Brewing Co.
9835 Third St, Sidney, BC

Sooke Oceanside Brewery
5871-A Sooke Rd, Sooke, BC

Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub
308 Catherine St, Victoria, BC

Whistle Buoy Brewing Co.
#63, 560 Johnson St, Victoria, BC (Market Square, Lower Courtyard)

Plan Your Hunt

The scavenger hunt runs August 1–31, 2026, giving you the entire month to complete every stop.

Whether you visit one brewery each weekend or tackle several in a day, there’s no wrong way to experience the hunt.

Download the free BC Ale Trail app, gather your friends, and start exploring!

Grand Prize

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Complete the Greater Victoria Ale Trail Scavenger Hunt and you’ll automatically receive one entry into our Grand Prize draw. Full prize details will be announced soon.

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