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Experience Victoria ’ s Microbrews by Planes , Trains & Automobiles
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Experience Victoria ’ s Microbrews by Planes , Trains & Automobiles

OK , not quite . But here are three great ways to experience Victoria and its unique microbrew culture .
Spinnakers in Victoria is home to Canada ’ s first purpose-built gastro brew pub . tourism victoria photo
VICTORIA , B . C . IS KNOWN FOR its wealth of craft breweries and exciting beer culture . The city ’ s numerous pubs are the perfect place to sample new brews , chat with the locals and learn some fascinating facts about the city ’ s history . Many pubs are tucked inside beautiful heritage properties each with their own story to tell . If you ’ re looking to explore Victoria while satisfying your thirst along the way , we ’ ve got three unique ways for you to experience Victoria ’ s selection of beer without needing your own designated driver .
By Ferry ( Yes , Ferry !) Nothing quite says Victoria like an on-the-water pub crawl experience . Join the Victoria Harbour Ferry ’ s Pickle Pub Crawl and cruise around the inner harbour sampling some of the best beer Victoria has to offer . Departing from the
Steamship Terminal on Belleville Street , customize your “ beerventure ” how you see fit . Prices range from $ 20 ( Monday to Wednesday ) to $ 25 ( Thursday-Sunday and holidays ) per person and include four hops on and off the ferry at your own leisure . This tour is fully self-guided so sip at your own pace . Your ferry captain will be more than happy to make a suggestion or two before dropping you off at one of the six inner harbour stops .
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