{"id":28673,"date":"2022-03-31T09:34:03","date_gmt":"2022-03-31T16:34:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/?p=28673"},"modified":"2022-04-01T15:09:02","modified_gmt":"2022-04-01T22:09:02","slug":"spring-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/spring-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven Spring Ale-ventures"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">Spring is here and the sky is blue (most of the time!). Rediscover beautiful BC with some spring activities on the BC Ale Trail.<\/p>\n<p>The weather is warmer, the days a little longer, and pops of colour are showing up everywhere you look. Welcome to spring in beautiful British Columbia. Here are some suggestions for spring activities and ale-ventures to enjoy wherever you are in BC.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28684\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/mellausch-Instagram-2494-ig-17949480133430935-1024x646.jpeg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=90&webp=90&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Picnic spring activities BC Ale Trail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/mellausch-Instagram-2494-ig-17949480133430935-1024x646.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/mellausch-Instagram-2494-ig-17949480133430935-300x189.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/mellausch-Instagram-2494-ig-17949480133430935-768x484.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/mellausch-Instagram-2494-ig-17949480133430935-756x477.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 756w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/mellausch-Instagram-2494-ig-17949480133430935-1134x715.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1134w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/mellausch-Instagram-2494-ig-17949480133430935-500x315.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/mellausch-Instagram-2494-ig-17949480133430935.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/mellausch-Instagram-2494-ig-17949480133430935.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=384&amp;ssl=1 384w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Enjoy a scenic picnic<\/h3>\n<p>Whether at a local park, beach, or the outdoor area of a brewery, take advantage of a sunny day with a picnic. A picnic is one of the great joys of \u00a0warmer weather \u2014 especially with a craft beer (or two) in the picnic basket. Be sure to bundle up though \u2014 there&#8217;s still some chill in the air, but that&#8217;s never stopped craft beer lovers, has it? Check out some excellent picnic spots <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/spring-picnic-possibilities-on-the-bc-ale-trail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28678\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28678\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-28678\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rvdays.ca-Instagram-2494-ig-2646696319172076355-1024x683.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=90&webp=90&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Hiking spring activities BC Ale Trails\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rvdays.ca-Instagram-2494-ig-2646696319172076355-1024x683.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rvdays.ca-Instagram-2494-ig-2646696319172076355-300x200.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rvdays.ca-Instagram-2494-ig-2646696319172076355-768x512.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rvdays.ca-Instagram-2494-ig-2646696319172076355-756x504.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 756w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rvdays.ca-Instagram-2494-ig-2646696319172076355-500x333.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rvdays.ca-Instagram-2494-ig-2646696319172076355.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rvdays.ca-Instagram-2494-ig-2646696319172076355.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=384&amp;ssl=1 384w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28678\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wander the trails before heading to a local brewery to quench your thirst. Photo: @rvdays.ca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Explore the outdoors<\/h3>\n<p>Take advantage of the warmer weather and get outside for some hiking, <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/comox-valley-ales-tails-trails\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">running<\/a>, shoulder-season <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/pints-and-powder-kamloops-has-it-all\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">snow activities<\/a>, or whatever your heart desires to get your heart rate up and earn your beer. It&#8217;s also the perfect time of year for some camping!<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-28673 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/spring-activities\/farmcountrybrewco-instagram-2494-ig-18118627375265719\/'><img width=\"1024\" height=\"883\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/farmcountrybrewco-Instagram-2494-ig-18118627375265719-e1648744093165.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;fit=1024%2C883&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Dog friendly patios BC Ale trail breweries\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-28683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/farmcountrybrewco-Instagram-2494-ig-18118627375265719-e1648744093165.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1439w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/farmcountrybrewco-Instagram-2494-ig-18118627375265719-e1648744093165-300x259.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/farmcountrybrewco-Instagram-2494-ig-18118627375265719-e1648744093165-1024x883.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/farmcountrybrewco-Instagram-2494-ig-18118627375265719-e1648744093165-768x662.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/farmcountrybrewco-Instagram-2494-ig-18118627375265719-e1648744093165-651x561.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 651w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/farmcountrybrewco-Instagram-2494-ig-18118627375265719-e1648744093165-976x842.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 976w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/farmcountrybrewco-Instagram-2494-ig-18118627375265719-e1648744093165-500x431.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/farmcountrybrewco-Instagram-2494-ig-18118627375265719-e1648744093165.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=384&amp;ssl=1 384w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/farmcountrybrewco-Instagram-2494-ig-18118627375265719-e1648744093165.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=1152&amp;ssl=1 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-28683'>\n\t\t\t\tBring your pup along for an ale-venture at a dog-friendly brewery patio. Photo: @farmcountrybrewing \n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/spring-activities\/5-the-101-brewhouse-and-distillery-gibsons-sunshine-coast-bc-ale-trail-4\/'><img width=\"1024\" height=\"883\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-The-101-Brewhouse-and-Distillery-Gibsons-Sunshine-Coast-BC-Ale-Trail-2.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;fit=1024%2C883&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Heated patio spring activities BC Ale Trail\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-28696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-The-101-Brewhouse-and-Distillery-Gibsons-Sunshine-Coast-BC-Ale-Trail-2.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1439w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-The-101-Brewhouse-and-Distillery-Gibsons-Sunshine-Coast-BC-Ale-Trail-2-300x259.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-The-101-Brewhouse-and-Distillery-Gibsons-Sunshine-Coast-BC-Ale-Trail-2-1024x883.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-The-101-Brewhouse-and-Distillery-Gibsons-Sunshine-Coast-BC-Ale-Trail-2-768x662.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-The-101-Brewhouse-and-Distillery-Gibsons-Sunshine-Coast-BC-Ale-Trail-2-651x561.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 651w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-The-101-Brewhouse-and-Distillery-Gibsons-Sunshine-Coast-BC-Ale-Trail-2-976x842.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 976w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-The-101-Brewhouse-and-Distillery-Gibsons-Sunshine-Coast-BC-Ale-Trail-2-500x431.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-The-101-Brewhouse-and-Distillery-Gibsons-Sunshine-Coast-BC-Ale-Trail-2.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=384&amp;ssl=1 384w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-The-101-Brewhouse-and-Distillery-Gibsons-Sunshine-Coast-BC-Ale-Trail-2.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=1152&amp;ssl=1 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-28696'>\n\t\t\t\tFind a heated patio to enjoy a pint and some snacks with friends. Location: The 101 Brewhouse in Gibsons, BC.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h3>Find a heated brewery patio<\/h3>\n<p>There is nothing quite like sitting outside on a brewery patio on a crisp sunny day with a pint or flight of fresh craft beer. Many brewery patios are also dog-friendly so, remember to bring your portable water bowl and a little blanket for your pup! (Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/breweries\">Breweries<\/a> page to find a patio near you.)<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28679\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28679\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-28679\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/11-Schoolhouse-Farm-Delta-BC-Ale-Trail-1024x576.jpeg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=90&webp=90&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Spring activities BC Ale Trail farmers' market\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/11-Schoolhouse-Farm-Delta-BC-Ale-Trail-1024x576.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/11-Schoolhouse-Farm-Delta-BC-Ale-Trail-300x169.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/11-Schoolhouse-Farm-Delta-BC-Ale-Trail-768x432.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/11-Schoolhouse-Farm-Delta-BC-Ale-Trail-1536x864.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/11-Schoolhouse-Farm-Delta-BC-Ale-Trail-756x425.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 756w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/11-Schoolhouse-Farm-Delta-BC-Ale-Trail-1134x638.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1134w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/11-Schoolhouse-Farm-Delta-BC-Ale-Trail-1200x675.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/11-Schoolhouse-Farm-Delta-BC-Ale-Trail-500x281.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/11-Schoolhouse-Farm-Delta-BC-Ale-Trail.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/11-Schoolhouse-Farm-Delta-BC-Ale-Trail.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=384&amp;ssl=1 384w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28679\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Discover fresh produce and tasty treats at your local farmers&#8217; market.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Visit a farmers&#8217; market for some tasty treats and brews<\/h3>\n<p>Did you know you can often find craft breweries selling their brews at local farmers&#8217; markets? Discover fresh produce, tasty treats, and of course local craft beer and spirits at a farmers&#8217; market wherever you&#8217;re exploring in Vancouver.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28682\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28682\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-28682\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/davesbigdayout-Instagram-2494-ig-17902412971851150-e1648742239889-1024x683.jpeg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=90&webp=90&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Cherry blossoms in Vancouver. Spring activities.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/davesbigdayout-Instagram-2494-ig-17902412971851150-e1648742239889-1024x683.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/davesbigdayout-Instagram-2494-ig-17902412971851150-e1648742239889-300x200.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/davesbigdayout-Instagram-2494-ig-17902412971851150-e1648742239889-768x512.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/davesbigdayout-Instagram-2494-ig-17902412971851150-e1648742239889-756x504.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 756w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/davesbigdayout-Instagram-2494-ig-17902412971851150-e1648742239889-500x334.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/davesbigdayout-Instagram-2494-ig-17902412971851150-e1648742239889.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1031w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/davesbigdayout-Instagram-2494-ig-17902412971851150-e1648742239889.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=384&amp;ssl=1 384w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28682\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Take in the blooms in Vancouver this spring. Photo: davesbigdayout<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Bask in seasonal blooms<\/h3>\n<p>March and April (and sometimes May) give the gift of cherry blossom and magnolia season across BC. Ale trails to take in the blooms include <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/ale-trails\/victoria-ale-trail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Victoria<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/ale-trails\/port-moody\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Port Moody<\/a> and Vancouver&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/ale-trails\/brewery-creek-vancouver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brewery Creek<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/ale-trails\/yeast-vancouver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yeast Vancouver<\/a> neighbourhood.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16968\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16968\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-16968\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSCN8919-1024x768.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=90&webp=90&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Cycling Richmond BC Ale Trail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSCN8919-1024x768.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSCN8919-300x225.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSCN8919-768x576.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSCN8919-748x561.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 748w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSCN8919-1123x842.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1123w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSCN8919-500x375.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSCN8919.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=384&amp;ssl=1 384w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSCN8919.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSCN8919.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSCN8919.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=3840&amp;ssl=1 3840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16968\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cycling is one way to get to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Steveston.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Take a scenic bike ride<\/h3>\n<p>Earn your beer at <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/breweries\/category-12-brewing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Category 12 Brewing<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/breweries\/beacon-brewing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beacon Brewing<\/a> with an epic bike ride on the Saanich Peninsula or on a cycling brewery tour. Need some inspiration for a new route? Check out these itineraries:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Road Trip Tasting Note: <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/tasting-notes\/gulf-islands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Southern Gulf Islands<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Explore Victoria-area breweries on the <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/cycling-between-three-breweries-on-the-saanich-peninsula\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saanich Peninsula<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Discover sea to sky country with a cycling trip in <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/biking-and-beers-in-pemberton-bc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pemberton<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Visit the birds in <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/birds-bikes-and-beer-on-the-bc-ale-trail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Richmond<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you need a little more of an adrenaline rush, check out the trails of the <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/west-kootenay-bikes-and-craft-beer-scene\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">West Kootenays<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/mountain-biking-northwest-bc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Northern BC<\/a> later this spring.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28689\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28689\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28689 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/HighTidePublicHouse-Courtenay-AbbyCooper2022_0003-scaled-e1648743126272-1024x864.jpeg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=90&webp=90&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Sip and stay BC Ale Trail Courtenay BC\" width=\"1024\" height=\"864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/HighTidePublicHouse-Courtenay-AbbyCooper2022_0003-scaled-e1648743126272-1024x864.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/HighTidePublicHouse-Courtenay-AbbyCooper2022_0003-scaled-e1648743126272-300x253.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/HighTidePublicHouse-Courtenay-AbbyCooper2022_0003-scaled-e1648743126272-768x648.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/HighTidePublicHouse-Courtenay-AbbyCooper2022_0003-scaled-e1648743126272-1536x1296.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/HighTidePublicHouse-Courtenay-AbbyCooper2022_0003-scaled-e1648743126272-665x561.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 665w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/HighTidePublicHouse-Courtenay-AbbyCooper2022_0003-scaled-e1648743126272-998x842.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 998w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/HighTidePublicHouse-Courtenay-AbbyCooper2022_0003-scaled-e1648743126272-500x422.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/HighTidePublicHouse-Courtenay-AbbyCooper2022_0003-scaled-e1648743126272.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1707w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/HighTidePublicHouse-Courtenay-AbbyCooper2022_0003-scaled-e1648743126272.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=384&amp;ssl=1 384w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/HighTidePublicHouse-Courtenay-AbbyCooper2022_0003-scaled-e1648743126272.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=1152&amp;ssl=1 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28689\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Enjoy a sip and stay weekend in Comox. Photo: Abby Cooper<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Treat yourself to a sip and stay weekend<\/h3>\n<p>Take some time to really explore an ale trail community with a sip and stay weekend. Until April 25, book a 2-night <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/comoxvalleysipandstay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sip and stay in the Comox Valley<\/a> on Vancouver Island and receive a limited edition, custom-designed Comox Valley growler. Your booking also includes $50 in gift certificates to local craft breweries. Find additional sip and stay ale-ventures <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/sip-stay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>What spring activities will you enjoy this year? Be sure to tag us @bcaletrail on all your ale-ventures!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">More spring activities await on the <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/bc-ale-trail-mobile-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BC Ale Trail app<\/a> or on our <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/ale-trails\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ale Trails<\/a> page.<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<p><script id=\"cr-init__c1bc1f088db213f1\" src=\"https:\/\/starling.crowdriff.com\/js\/crowdriff.js\" async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spring is here and the sky is blue (most of the time!). Rediscover beautiful BC with some spring activities on the BC Ale Trail. The weather is warmer, the days a little longer, and pops of colour are showing up everywhere you look. Welcome to spring in beautiful British Columbia. 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