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- the Cranbrook & Kimberley Tasting Passport<\/strong> running Sept 12 to Oct 31, 2024<\/li>\n
- several Cranbrook Sip + Stay packages<\/a><\/strong> running September 13 to November 30, 2024<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Take advantage of these fun promotions to enjoy a visit to the beautiful East Kootenays in southeastern B.C.<\/p>\n
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Fall is a wonderful time for hiking in the Kootenay Rockies.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Cranbrook + Kimberley Tasting Passport<\/strong><\/h3>\n
September 12 – October 31, 2024<\/strong><\/h5>\n
How do you participate?<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Visit any of the participating businesses listed below from From September 12 to October 31, 2024 <\/span>and ask for a stamp with purchase.<\/li>\n
- Once you have collected unique stamps from six different locations, hand in the passport at a local Visitor Information Centre (800C Baker St in Cranbrook or<\/em> 270 Kimberley Ave in Kimberley) to receive a custom 12-oz commemorative beer stein (while supplies last) and get entered in the draw for a chance to win the Grand Prize donated by Sunshine Marina<\/a> (details below).
\nPro Tip: the Visitor Info Centre counts as your 6th stamp!<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nThe random prize draw will take place following the contest period once all of the completed passports have been collected.<\/p>\n
Multiple entries encouraged!<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Over Time Beer Works is participating in the Tasting Passport Contest.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\nTasting Passport Grand Prize: 4 nights on the Sunbreezer Houseboat (August 18-21, 2025).<\/h3>\n
Chart a course for excitement aboard this 16-passenger houseboat<\/a>, where boundless opportunities for fun and relaxation await. Whether you\u2019re seeking a thrilling adventure with friends or a peaceful retreat with family, this spacious vessel has everything you need for an unforgettable getaway. From sun-drenched decks to cozy sleeping quarters, every inch of this houseboat is designed with your comfort and enjoyment in mind, ensuring a truly memorable experience amidst the stunning natural beauty of Lake Koocanusa, British Columbia.<\/p>\n
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A 4-day stay on the 16-passenger Sunbreezer Houseboat is the Grand Prize donated by Sunshine Marina for the 2024 Cranbrook & Kimberley Tasting Passport.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\n
\nCheck out the Kootenay Rockies East Ale Trail<\/strong><\/h3>\n
There are four breweries location in the Kootenay towns of Cranbrook and Kimberley, as well as several other great restaurants, tap houses, liquor stores, and even a craft distillery. Check out Days 3 and 4 on the Kootenay Rockies East Ale Trail<\/a> for more information about the breweries and related activities.<\/p>\n
Cranbrook is home to Fisher Peak Brewing<\/a> at the Heid Out Restaurant.<\/a> Heidi\u2019s Restaurant was already a popular Cranbrook establishment for years. When the owners chose to renovate and update the restaurant in 2013, they added a brewery. The result is a welcoming and comfortable restaurant that has a kitchen focused on seasonally produced local ingredients and serves delicious, fresh and award-winning craft beer.<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Encore-Brewing-Co.-By-Aaron-Hagen-2.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=90&webp=90&avif=80&sharp=1&fit=683%2C1024&ssl=1\")
<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tEncore Brewing in Cranbrook, BC (submitted photo)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure> \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2016\/09\/5-The-Heid-Out-_-Fisher-Peak-Brewing-Company-Cranbrook-BC-Ale-Trail-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=90&webp=90&avif=80&sharp=1&fit=683%2C1024&ssl=1\")
<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tHeid Out and Fisher Peak Brewing in Cranbrook\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n Encore Brewing<\/a> is a place where adults can be kids with a craft brewery, arcade, bowling centre, and tasting room along with a full kitchen.\u00a0Located in a bowling alley from the 1960s that was restored with modern amenities but retains all the retro charm, it\u2019s a one-of-a-kind space with cozy booths for couples or long tables made from old bowling lanes that are perfect for larger groups or folks looking to meet new friends.<\/p>\n
\nKimberley, BC, was recently named BC’s best small town by the CBC as voted on by audience members. It is a charming mountain town with a Bavarian theme, including a car-free downtown square, the Platzl, where you can put a coin in the world\u2019s largest cuckoo clock and then witness the emergence of Happy Hans, a yodelling, mustachioed man clad in lederhosen, hoisting a beer stein.\u00a0Pros’t!<\/em><\/p>\n
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Grist & Mash Brewery in Kimberley. Photo submitted.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n You can sample craft beer flights at Grist & Mash Brewery<\/a>, which was founded by a couple who relocated to British Columbia from Oregon in 2019. They honed their brewing approach at Freehand Brewery in Eugene, Oregon, which focused solely on barrel-aged sours and specialty ales.<\/p>\n
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Over Time Beer Works, Kimberley. Photo submitted.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Also in Kimberley is Over Time Beer Works<\/a>, which was founded by an entrepreneur who grew up in the area, moved away and then returned to Kimberley in his 30s because he felt that \u201cNo self-respecting mountain town should be without a brewery.\u201d Over Time took advantage of \u201ctime off\u201d during the pandemic to add a comfortable patio beside the brewery, complete with a bocce pit. It even has heaters for the cooler months.<\/p>\n
\nWhere can you pick up a Passport?<\/h3>\n
The Cranbrook and Kimberley Tasting Passport is available for free at any of the participating businesses, as well as the local tourism Visitor Information Centres:<\/p>\n
Cranbrook<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
Brixx Brewhouse
\n209 Van Horne St S<\/h5>\nElla\u2019s
\n300 Cranbrook St N<\/h5>\nEncore Brewing<\/a>
\n1400 4 St N<\/h5>\nFenwick & Baker Public House
\n1017 Baker St<\/h5>\nFire & Oak
\n209 Van Horne St S<\/h5>\nFirehall Kitchen & Tap
\n37 11 Ave S<\/h5>\nThe Heid Out & Fisher Peak Brewing<\/a>
\n821 Baker St<\/h5>\nHot Shots Caf\u00e9
\n1924 8 St N<\/h5>\nModern Olive
\n1019 Cranbrook St N<\/h5>\nSt Eugene Resort
\n7777 Mission Road<\/h5>\nVisitor Information Centre
\n800C Baker St<\/h5>\nKimberley<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
Biscuit: A Place To Sup
\n180 Spokane St<\/h5>\nBohemian Spirits
\n215 Mark St<\/h5>\nGrist & Mash Brewery<\/a>
\n345 Wallinger Ave<\/h5>\nThe Hourglass
\n130 Spokane St<\/h5>\nOver Time Beer Works<\/a>
\n136A Wallinger Ave<\/h5>\nVisitor Information Centre
\n270 Kimberley Ave<\/h5>\n - Once you have collected unique stamps from six different locations, hand in the passport at a local Visitor Information Centre (800C Baker St in Cranbrook or<\/em> 270 Kimberley Ave in Kimberley) to receive a custom 12-oz commemorative beer stein (while supplies last) and get entered in the draw for a chance to win the Grand Prize donated by Sunshine Marina<\/a> (details below).
- several Cranbrook Sip + Stay packages<\/a><\/strong> running September 13 to November 30, 2024<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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