Brewery Tours & Tasting Rooms

Brewed Here

A visit to Squamish is not complete without a trip to the local brew pub or distillery. With a variety of small boutique producers, Squamish is quickly becoming well known in the craft brew and distillery scene for its locally made beers and spirits. Explore the brewing & distilling culture, learn about the brewing process and get a behind-the-scenes look at the workings of these crafts and enjoy some of the many excellent brews with a delicious meal at one of Squamish’s tasting rooms.

With three craft breweries and one spirit distillery right in town, many local restaurants (and a chocolatier) feature menus built to showcase local beer and spirits. It’s clear that a dedication to high-quality, locally-made brews and spirits is a key component of Squamish’s distinctive culture.

BC Ale Trail 

Tourism Squamish is excited to be a proud partner of the BC Ale Trail. Check out the best of Squamish’s craft beer scene, as well as a special beer itinerary for those who want to experience it all. 

Squamish Beer Festival

Squamish Beer Festival is a one-day event highlighting a broad selection of over 40 craft breweries and cidery.

Brewery Tours

Take a tour of Howe Sound Brewing and get a behind-the-scenes look at Squamish’s award-winning microbrewery where you’ll learn about its history, brewing processes and equipment as well as sample some of their handcrafted ales and lagers. Brewery tours average about 25 minutes in length and are available daily at 1pm. Larger groups are encouraged to reserve ahead by phoning at 1.604.892.2603.

Tasting Rooms

Check out the tasting rooms at A-Frame Brewing, Backcountry Brewing, Howe Sound Brewing to sample the the latest pours and Gillespie's Fine Spirits and Distillery for a tast of their fine spirits and craft cocktails by expert mixologists.