Cascadia Blog
Meet the Maker: Valley Cider Company
Posted by Jay Jordan on
When you get to know Bruce Mckinlay you will learn two things very quickly. One, his vision for Valley Cider is very small, and two, he has very big ideas about what cider could be. Valley Cider is a cidery...
Meet the Maker: Shelter Point Distillery
Posted by Ann Brydle on
Located in Oyster River on the east coast of Vancouver Island, Shelter Point has been using traditional Scottish distilling methods since 2011 to make their exceptional handcrafted artisanal spirits. Patrick Evans and his team see themselves as stewards of the...
Island Breweries: A Brief History
Posted by Ann Brydle on
If you asked for a craft beer on Vancouver Island, or anywhere in BC, before the early 80's you would probably be met with a blank stare. Prior to this time, the only beer you could get your hands on...
British Columbia Rosé Picks
Posted by Ann Brydle on
While rosé makes for an excellent year-round drink, there’s no denying that the spring season is especially suited to the fruity, crisp bevvy. And BC is a treasure trove of delicious rosé wine! So we think it’s time to explore...
Meet The Maker: Tofino Distillery
Posted by Ann Brydle on
Founded in June 2018 by local volunteer firefighters Adam Warry, John Gilmour, and Neil Campbell, Tofino Distillery showcases an array of spirits with locally inspired ingredients (Cedar tips in the Old Growth Cedar Gin and locally roasted coffee beans in...
