SO much more fun than I had expected, and that's only because I wasn't sure what to expect from a…read morevan tour. Every other beer tour we've done (and we've done a ton) was walking, so adding a van into the mix - being trapped with a dozen other strangers for the course of three hours - was slightly daunting. We're social (I am, at least), but I never like feeling forced into it. I know that makes me sound terrible, but it's the truth. At any rate, any fears we might have shared about the van were quickly swept away by our awesome guide Dave, and the people on the tour. I won't lie and say we were swapping phone numbers and e-mail addresses by the end of the night, but I will tell you that we shared some crazy good stories and a ton of laughs along the way! The meeting point was at Waterfront Station, and it was easy enough to find Dave at the appointed time. He got us checked in right away, chatted with us a bit, then let us wander while we waited for everybody to show up. Once we were all there, he gathered us into a group and walked us up the block to get to the van. We were full up, but he managed to reign in the chatter and get us comfortable before we hit our first stop. Our tour that night consisted of Main Street Brewery, Postmark Brewery and Steel Toad Brewery. The longest tour was at the first stop, Main Street. We did the obligatory behind-the-scenes walk, where the rig is displayed and explained, the brew-making process is detailed, and containers of hops and barley are passed around for sniffing and consuming. By the time we were led back to the front of the brewery for our tasting, I was excited. I really wanted to try Vancouver beer! Dave had done such a great job talking up the craft brew scene, and here we were, about to try our first Vancouver craft beers. I was, sadly, underwhelmed. I didn't really like any of the beers in the flight (which consisted of a Pilsner, Saison, IPA and Brown), which left me feeling deflated. I was surprised that I wasn't blown away by the saison or the brown, but neither of them were my favorite. Moving along, Dave got us bundled back into the van and headed towards Postmark, which had a really fun, loud vibe to the place. We got another (shorter) tour of the workings at Postmark before heading to our table for our flight there (a winter wheat, a raspberry lambic, their stout and their IPA). The beer here was much better than at Main Street, at least. I really enjoyed the stout and the winter wheat. The lambic was actually much more tame than I expected it to be, but the IPA about took my head off. It wasn't as strong as the IPAs in San Diego, but after the others in the flight, it was too much for me. Before we knew it, Dave was giving us the 5 minute warning, and then hustling us back into the van for the trip to the final stop of the night. Had we had the time during our brief trip to Vancouver, we definitely would've gone back to Postmark on our own. Steel Toad was the only place at which we did not get a flight. I'm actually quite saddened by that, though Dave did put it up for a vote. Anybody who wanted a flight could've gotten one, but I was feeling pressured and went along with everyone else, who got a pint of one beer only. I got their Oatmeal stout, and it was very good. Dark and rich, not too overpowering or thick. It really was a good beer on which to end the night. Dave, through this all, was engaging and friendly, answering questions, providing trivia, giving his opinions on Vancouver's beer scene, and making us feel comfortable. He was great at corralling the group and keeping us on time, and providing little bits of trivia about the areas we visited and drove through (he even pointed out some landmarks from the "Deadpool" movie!) The night ended with a smaller group of us piling into the van and heading back to our meeting point (half of the group decided to stick around Steel Toad). My lasting impression of the night is that a) Dave has the patience of a saint, if he has to deal with a van full of drunkards on a nightly basis; 2) Dave could collect anecdotes from his tours and compile them into a book; and iii) I'd recommend this tour to any beer lover visiting Vancouver.

On a quick Dad and daughter trip, booked the classic tour. Dad is 72 and loves beer. The tour guys…read morewere knowledgeable and friendly. The tour for the day was 3 stops at personality brew houses. Good bang for the buck. The fellow tourists were a fun mix of locals and out of town era. Tips on best food places was a bonus "best bets of the beaten path" value add. Recommend for all levels of beer aficionados. There is something for everyone.

I don't give many 5-star reviews but this was a fantastic tour! We visited six wineries and learned…read moreamazing facts about the Canadian wine industry including a fun stop at a honey winery. The owners were at almost all of the stops to tell us about how the wines were made. Absolutely worth a day of your visit to Vancouver. Comfortable shuttle took us from Vancouver to the wineries. We are considering going again on our next trip, it was that good!

Jayden was super awesome! 1) Sweet van, let us play our…read moremusic, showed us around Vancouver 2) Brought us to 3 distinct and fun breweries, very informational and educational with the types of beers and the brewing process during the private tours 3) Great conversation, even spontaneously filmed a freestyle video with us outside a brewery

Was looking for a patio to have a drink. Conveniently it was on my way home. Food is about the same…read moreas the main dine in at the other location.

Beautiful brewery/pub located in the middle of nowhere - a hidden treasure for sure. Best beer…read moreprices on pints and growlers, with regular sales of limited run collaborations. Staff is hit & miss - either you have someone who provides exceptional service and feedback about your beer selections... or you occasionally get someone who seems rather burdened that you're coming to a brewery to have a beer. This has been pointed out in a few other Reviews, so I won't dwell on it. Overall: a fun place to visit for beer fans. I always bring my friends from out of town. The tour itself is pretty typical, but again the whole location presentation is really well done.

Not only can you not lose because this is a FREE tour...but you will gain so much interesting info!…read more I'm sure hopping on and off a bus would be just fine, but for us, with just one short day in this vast city, we were looking for a quick connection, and that's exactly what we got on this recent Sunday. We met our tour guide, Ali at the designated time (11am) at the designated place, and 20 or so of us enjoyed an incredibly interesting walking tour of Chinatown. There is no way we would have gotten the feel for this city had we not taken this tour. Several folks were repeat tour guy visitors, so they must have enjoyed those as well. Our group had folks from several countries. It is a relaxed tour at a pace that is just right...not too fast and not too slow. Seriously, just right! And absolutely everyone in our group was happy to hand over generous thank you tips. Well-deserved. Ali was kind enough at the end of the tour to guide anyone who wanted dining suggestions or directions. For us, he was even kind enough to let us walk along with him since we were heading in the same direction. As a result, we were fortunate enough to get an extended tour, as he remained a wealth of Vancouver info as we went along. Highly recommend!

I love FREE, Culture, history, and having a tour that rolls all 3 together…read more We took the Free Downtown & Chinatown Tour with Alex. She pointed out some places of interest, told us the history of Chinatown, took us to a herbal store, and ended the tour at the Chinese Gardens. The tour was over 2 hours, and she gave suggestions for lunch. I love these type of tours because they are given by people who have lived there for a good amount of time, and who are passionate about what they are presenting. She was no exception.

Had a great tour of the Granville Public Market with Michael. There was an awesome variety of food…read moretasted from a Thai Entree, to pickles, to charcuterie, and plenty of desserts. Michael was friendly and did a great job of being informative, friendly, and keeping the tour moving/not holding up traffic. I will say compared to some of the other food tours we've been on, we didn't walk away as full as anticipated. We definitely got an entree to share between our group of three afterwards, but thanks to the food tour we knew where we wanted to go fairly quickly. All in all a great trip and a super efficient way to check out the market.

I'm a firm believer that the best way to get to know a city is through its food, and the Granville…read moreIsland Market tour definitely delivered! It was super fun, and in just two hours we learned a lot and tasted even more -- time flew by. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole experience engaging. I highly recommend it to anyone exploring the city (we even had some local Canadians on our tour, which says a lot!).

It's at or an adventure operator that is a lot of fun during the summer time they've been part of…read morethe Bellingham seen for a while they run a great operation. The staff is really friendly and they can find something that's best suited for your family.

What a fabulous organization. We had a great adventure that was tailored exactly to our needs…read more Every part of our trip was customized. Sarah really knows Bellingham and has a fabulous relationship with all the vendors. The tours are enlightening and great fun.

Our guide Tim had excellent knowledge about the area and the wineries! We learned more from Tim…read morethan other guides on other different tours!!!

Overpriced for what was offered. Only 1 out of 3 breweries were accommodating with a nice…read moreatmosphere. Beers were underwhelming except for East Van. Very dissapointing. Their Frasier wine tour was great. Check the breweries that are offered before signing up.

Decided we needed a little live music and cold brew on a Saturday night. Met five friends there and…read moreproceeded to enjoy flights of IPA and delicious food served up really quickly. Highly recommend this place for food and drink, what I don't recommend are the men's bathrooms, absolutely disgusting and that's not just the smell... They need to pick up their game on this one. -F

I was on one of my spur-of-the-moment long wandering walks on a very warm sunny Friday afternoon…read morefor my vitamin D intake. It was just after noon when I was on the False Creek Seawall approaching Science. I needed lunch and a cold drink and I remembered a friend had recommended RTB to me. The GPS on my phone soon promptly took me there. It was after the lunch rush by the time I got there. It wasn't very busy and I was able to find a table on the patio after I had placed the order. I took my Road Trip Classic Lager with me to the table while I waited for my corned beef hash with fried eggs. The lager was crisp, light and refreshing and it went down quickly but I made sure there would be enough left with my lunch. My over easy eggs on the hash was fried perfectly with brown edges while the yolks were still running to allow the creamy cholesterol goodness seep down to the potatoes and corned beef pieces underneath. The hash was seasoned perfectly with no spices overpowering the potatoes and corned beef pieces. I had a very nice lunch in a somewhat industrial surroundings. Other than a transport truck backing in to the loading dock next to the patio when I was there, everything else seemed to have come to a standstill affording the patrons a lazy Friday afternoon.

My one (forced) day off, I couldn't have chosen a more diverse, fun, laughter filled, oh! (and…read moreadventurous) Skagit Valley tour. Marissa with the Crossing Guide Tours is FULL of ideas, suggestions and spontaneity! She made me feel like I was was in good hands, with her safe driving and knowledge of the area. I may sound like a commercial, but being a ham, I would do a testimonial commercial for Marissa anyday! Looking forward to the Whatcom County Tour next!

From the owner: Find the hidden treasures of Whatcom and Skagit County!…read more As locals, we know all of the great spots to shop, stroll, eat and drink. Sit back and relax in our spacious, comfortable, wide-windowed vans as our experts show you all the treasures that Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, San Juan and Island counties have to offer. Wonderful for visiting friends, clients or yourself - we will customize your trip to fit your needs. Whether you appreciate a brewery tour, historical tours, bird watching, arts, shopping, or food - it's our pleasure to show you the best our area has to offer. We have something for everyone! All tours leave from Bellingham and are set at a maximum of 8 people. Both day and overnight trips are available.

Headed to Whistler for a vacation and had to stop here to grab a beer flight and some beers for the…read moreroom! Backcountry is my favorite brewer in BC so it was nice to stop post travel for an IPA flight which was delicious and some crispy French fries ! Service was fantastic, loved the outside patio and ambience and grabbed some beers and merchandise to go! Always a great experience!

tl;dr the impressive sour lineup and fun bar fare are sure to satisfy at this approachably…read moredelicious Squamish brewery Squamish may seem at first like a scenic-yet-suburban pit stop between Vancouver and Whistler. But don't sleep on Squamish's limited-but-delicious food scene. A solid place to start is Backcountry Brewing, a blink-and-you'll-miss-it bar and restaurant on the back side of the towns main shopping plaza. Since debuting in 2017, Backcountry has been a British Columbia beer darling; now, Backcountry prides itself on an ambitious lineup of limited-release beers. From the outside, the converted warehouse blends in with the rest of the industrial block. But inside, Backcountry is lively and inviting. The accents sport a tan and teal color palette. The bar to the right is decked with retro bulbs and a letterboard menu. Sound-dampening panels and camo-shaded lamps hang down from the soaring exposed HVAC. Each table is decked with a laminated BC map and mid-century modern chairs. Eighties tunes echo around the halls. My partner and I visited Backcountry after a full day of hiking, ready to chow down; we ordered a sandwich, a pizza, and a few flights. The Soprano -- Italian Sando was piled high with capicola, mortadella, and prosciutto cotto on a fluffy, poppyseed-laden foccacia. Our side of Five Guys-style, wedge-cut fries was rich and salty, and we loved each one of Backcountry's house-made sauces more than the last. The Meat Your Maker pizza was a deliciously nostalgic riff on the classic meat-lovers pizza. The thin crust stood up against the hefty helping of toppings, and the poofy cornicione paired perfectly with the exciting sauces. On the brewery side, the flights proved to be a fun deal. Across the beers, I was most impressed by the sours. Our collective favorite was the "Plan B? We Need A Plan C, D, E, We Need More Alphabets" (a basil-forward pineapple sour), while the "I'll Take You To the Candy Shop" (a peach-centric sour) and the "Might As Well Go For A Soda" (a gummy cola-esque cherry sour) were strong competitors. Meanwhile, the non-sour beers I tried were relative duds, including the "Never Taken A Shortcut Before?" oatmeal stout and the Sneaky Peach Cider. The service was friendly but somewhat inattentive throughout the meal, and the bill came to about $60 (after tax and tip). More than anything else, Backcountry satisfied -- it achieved the ideal brewery balance of fun, elevated, and casual. After our stay in Whistler, I admittedly had low expectations for Squamish, but Backcountry Brewing was a beyond-pleasant surprise, and I surely would visit again.