Nothing beats the taste of a cold brew after an adventure-filled day on the coast. From sour fruits to zero-proof, there is something for every palate on Vancouver Island. Dedicated to serving up the most flavourful craft beers, ciders, and cocktails, the Beach Club Resort is the ideal Island retreat for quality and creativity when it comes to happy hour.
Mount Arrowsmith | Parksville
What We Source: IPA, Pale Ale, Blonde Ale, Pilsner (rotating)
Located just off the main street in downtown Parksville, Mount Arrowsmith Brewing Company is within walking distance of the Beach Club Resort. This family run craft brewery is dedicated to providing the local region with high-quality, handcrafted beers.
Fern + Cider | Qualicum
What We Source: Lager, Pale Ale (rotating)
Fern + Cedar specializes in small batch, locally crafted beer that is founded on quality, integrity, community, and family. Located in the heart of Qualicum Beach, the downtown brewpub is a hub for experiencing small community living, just like a local.
LoveShack Libations | Qualicum
What We Source: Various rotating taps
LoveShack Libations is quintessentially local. Proud to be tiny, this nano brewery is built on family, quality, and community, and has won the awards to prove it.
White Sails Brewery | Nanaimo
What We Source: IPA
A self-proclaimed “window into Nanaimo,” White Sails Brewing is a community-focused brewery that thrives on celebrating Island living. Located in downtown Nanaimo, the award-winning White Sails Brewing pays tribute to its local heritage and local environment with the crafting of every beer.
Merridale | Cobble Hill, Cowichan Valley
What We Source: Merri Berri Cider, Gin, Vodka
Eat, drink, and be Merri: their tagline says it all. Specializing in handcrafted ciders and spirits, Merridale combines their creativity with curiosity in Vancouver Island’s beloved Cowichan Valley. The cidery boasts sustainable farming practices and values natural processes that preserve the aroma and flavour of the fruits that they harvest.
Victoria Distillers | Sidney
What We Source: Empress 1908 Gin
Since 1908, travellers from around the world have visited the historic Empress hotel overlooking the Inner Harbour in Victoria, BC. To honour this Vancouver Island legacy, Victoria Distillers developed a cocktail experience that is a colourful delight to the senses. Micro-distilled in small batch copper-pot stills, Empress 1908 is a handcrafted gin that incorporates eight carefully selected botanical ingredients.
