Compare Craft Beer, Culinary & Nature Cruise through the Gulf Islands by Maple Leaf Adventures
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| Duration | 5 days |
| Price From | $ 1,914 |
| Price Per Day | $ 383 |
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| Trip Style | Small ship cruise |
| Lodging Level | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | N/A |
| Description |
Beer aficionados and cultural travelers note: B.C.'s foremost brewing historian leads 5-day gourmet beer tour of B.C. craft breweries and islands by boutique ship For a twist on the typical beer tour, join B.C.'s Craft Beer Cruise and discover the rich flavours and colourful history of the province's micro-brewing industry. |
Day 1
Board at Sidney, B.C., 2 p.m.
Beer tasting and lecture with B.C. micro-brew "elder" Paul Hadfield.
Cruising the southern Gulf Islands.
Introduction to world of beers, brewing history
Anchorage: Russell Island
Day 2
Morning shore walk on Russell Island, exploring the nature of the islands and their varied history.
Cruising through Gulf Islands and Samsun Narrows
Cruising to Nanaimo
Nanaimo History
Pairing food and beer
Private brewery tour, tasting and dinner Longwood Brew Pub
Anchorage: Protection Island
Day 3
Mid-Vancouver Island's Brew History& Off the Beaten Track: Wildlife and Secret Islets
Pubs, saloons and prohibition
Wolf Brewery tour and tastings (Nanaimo area)
Cruising, wildlife viewing and exploration at Galiano Island, Polier Pass, Mayne Island.Includes wildlife viewing, cruising, shore walks, optional kayakingat the outer islands.
Day 4
Scenic al fresco picnic and tasting at Saturna Island.
Cruising Boundary Pass, with possible wildlife viewing
Gulf Islands Brewery tour and tastings
Dinner aboard with Salt Spring Island feast
Anchorage: Salt Spring Island.
Day 5
Breakfast and farewell preparations
Disembark, noon, at Sidney.
