Whistler's Craft Beer Month: 40+ Events, Tours, Tastings & Fall Brews
October is Craft Beer Month in Whistler, uniting beer lovers, enthusiasts, and newcomers with over 40 craft beer-themed events and experiences all month long. Whistler's autumn foliage—vibrant yellows, oranges, and reds contrasting lush evergreens—creates the perfect backdrop for patio sessions savoring locally crafted beer.
Discover the top events to add to your Whistler Craft Beer Month itinerary.
Craft Beer + Activities
Earn your après with the Boulder & Beer experience in Whistler Core: enjoy a climbing or bouldering session followed by a beer at Tapley’s Neighbourhood Pub for $24 (includes drop-in bouldering pass and beer, available all month).
Whistler Racket Club's Huck it in the Bucket offers axe throwing and beer for groups of four or more. Sip HumbleBee Meadery suds while honing hand-eye coordination at Axewood, plus a flatbread from Courtside Cafe.
Switch to brains over brawn with Tapley’s bingo and trivia nights throughout the month.
Craft Beer + Spa
Indulge in a sports manicure or pedicure at The Spa at Nita Lake Lodge, paired with a Coast Mountain Brewing beer and beer-infused treats from Vancouver's award-winning BETA5 Chocolates.
Prefer no pampering? Sample the beer and chocolate flight at Nita Lake Lodge’s Cure Lounge.
Craft Beer + Tours
Explore eight Sea to Sky breweries safely with the Brew Bus—ideal for private groups of 1-12. Choose Whistler, Pemberton, Squamish tours, or customize via Whistler Valley Tours.
Stay local with a 14-local-brew tasting flight at Four Seasons Whistler's Braidwood Tavern.
INSIDER TIP: Download the free Go Whistler Tours app for the new Craft Beer Tour, guiding you to nine prime Whistler spots.
Craft Beer + Eats
Watch local bartenders compete in Battle of the Beer at The Raven Room, crafting beer cocktails served with family-style small plates—you decide the winner!
Coffee lovers: Join the Organic Coffee Blonde Release Party at Longhorn Saloon & Grill on October 3 (1-5 PM), featuring Deep Cove Brewing’s ale with Ethical Bean Coffee.
Sundays after 5 PM, savor Cluck, Cluck, Brew Beer Can Chicken Dinners at Longhorn, where Chef Frank Sham roasts chickens stuffed with Deep Cove Lemon Radler.
These are highlights—check the Whistler Craft Beer page for updates.
INSIDER TIP: Plan a beer-focused fall trip with the BC Ale Trail's 3-day Whistler itinerary.What’s on Tap at Whistler Breweries This Fall
Visit Function Junction for fall brews at Whistler Brewing Co. and Coast Mountain Brewing.
Whistler Brewing revives Chestnut Ale (nutty, caramel, light hops, crisp finish) and Black Tusk Chocolate Milk Ale (creamy, full-bodied, dark chocolate notes). Check the guest tap for local gems.
Coast Mountain brings back award-winning Woodnutt Brown Ale end of October; until then, try Rum Barrel Aged Imperial Stout (smooth caramel, vanilla, molasses notes).
Fall in Whistler offers great value on accommodation with rooms from $129 CAD, plus a free $100 CAD Dining Voucher when you book a stay of 3 nights or more. For winter, book by November 15, 2021 for the best deals and lowest prices of the winter season, and book with confidence with Whistler.com's flexible cancellation policies.
