One of the first microbreweries in B.C., Granville Island Brewing opened in 1984 on Vancouver's trendy/touristy Granville Island and is one of the province's largest micros. The beers conform to the Bavarian Purity Act, and while certainly breaking ground for other breweries, the products have generally not veered far from the middle-of-the-road, starting with the original L ... (more) ...

Lighthouse Brewing Company is known for Race Rocks Amber Ale, Lighthouse LAGER, Beacon India Pale Ale, Lighthouse Keepers Stout.

There’s an old saying “Never trust a brewery under 140 years old." Okay, it’s our old saying, but it’s true, nonetheless. Schell's is the second oldest family-owned brewery in the country. While microbreweries and beer trends have come and gone, we’ve been right here, tirelessly brewing fine LAGERs and ales for the people who appreciate them. Visit our brewery ground ... (more) ...

Vancouver Island Brewery began in Victoria in 1984, when a group of "Islanders" responded to the fleeing of all national and independent breweries on the island. Vancouver Island Brewery began brewing handcrafted LAGERs and ales with fresh, distinctive flavors for the West Coast palate.