Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival is a celebration of local breweries, cideries and distilleries. Presented by Vancouver’s North Shore Tourism Association, the series of events takes place in November and brings together craft beer lovers for nearly two weeks of tastings, entertainment and community fun.
Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival
Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival presents a terrific opportunity to sample a wide range of locally-made beverages through special events hosted at different venues across North Vancouver. From brewery release parties to trivia nights, live music and themed evenings, the festival offers something different every night. The series begins with a Launch Party at the iconic Pipe Shop in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District, where guests enjoy live entertainment and sample beverages from multiple North Shore craft beverage producers.
For full details about the festival, visit the official Vancouver’s North Shore website.
What To Expect
Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival takes place every November, with events running for ten or more days in the first two or three weeks of the month. The Launch Party at the Pipe Shop kicks things off, followed by nightly events at breweries and distilleries across the region.
In 2025 the festival runs from November 7th to 20th with the Launch Party happening on the 7th.
During the festival, each day highlights a different brewery, distillery or cidery. Guests can expect everything from limited-edition beer releases to live DJs, food pairings, and even creative experiences like board game nights, 90s dance parties, or Viking-inspired competitions.
One evening might feature a brewery debuting a new seasonal stout, while another could include a distillery unveiling a specialty spirit. Some events bring in live bands and themed menus, while others keep it casual with something like trivia nights and local food pop-ups. The variety makes it easy to attend multiple nights and have a unique experience every time.
Visit the Vancouver’s North Shore (Tourism) website for tickets and full details.
Featured Breweries & Distilleries on Vancouver’s North Shore
The festival takes place across multiple venues, many of which are located in or near the Lower Lonsdale Shipyards District. This makes it easy to walk between breweries, sample a variety of drinks, and enjoy the vibrant waterfront atmosphere. Conveniently, many of the breweries are just a short walk from the SeaBus Station at Lonsdale Quay.
PARTICIPATING Breweries in Lower Lonsdale
Breweries participating in the festival most years include the following:
Beere Brewing – at 312 East Esplanade. A creative brewery known for fresh seasonal releases and a cozy tasting room.
Braggot Brewing – at #102 – 370 Esplanade East. Specializes in honey-based beers and meads, made with their own locally-produced honey.
La Cerveceria Astilleros – at 226 East Esplanade. A Mexican-inspired brewery with craft beer, food and a vibrant atmosphere.
North Point Brewing – at 266 East 1st Street. A rustic, cabin-style-themed brewery with a fireplace, patio and great community vibe.
Shaketown Brewing – at #105 – 288 East Esplanade. Known for its spacious tasting room and lively themed events.
Windfall Cider – at 250 East Esplanade. A craft cidery offering refreshing apple ciders and fruit blends.
Copperpenny Distilling Co. – at 288 East Esplanade. An award-winning distillery specializing in gins and handcrafted spirits.
Strathcona North – at Lonsdale Quay Public Market, just steps from the SeaBus. The North Shore outpost of Strathcona Beer features creative brews and waterfront views.
MORE PARTICIPATING Breweries in North Van
In addition to the ones listed above, other breweries you can check out during Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival are the following:
Black Kettle Brewing – at 720 Copping Street. A larger, laidback brewery with a seasonal tented patio, house-made pizza, and live DJs at select times.
Bridge Brewing Company – at 1448 Charlotte Road. A community favourite with a tasting room near Mountain Highway and a smaller location at 1211 Lonsdale Avenue. They also have a new location at 1123 West 15th Street.
Wildeye Brewing – at 1385 Main Street. A spacious brewery near the Ironworkers Bridge, known for seasonal beers and live music.
The Woods Spirit Co. – at 1450 Rupert Street. A distillery producing vodka, gin, and specialty liqueurs such as limoncello and amaro.
Beva Brewing & Blending – at 1405 Pemberton Avenue. Hosts unique pop-up food nights and specializes in small-batch experimental brewing.
Why Visit Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival?
The festival isn’t just about beer—it’s about celebrating community and the growing craft beverage scene on the North Shore. With breweries, cideries and distilleries all taking part, visitors can taste a wide variety of drinks while enjoying live entertainment, themed nights and local food pairings.
The setting makes it even more special. Many of the venues are just a short walk from the North Shore’s waterfront, with views of downtown Vancouver and the mountains. Between events, festival-goers can explore the Shipyards District, visit Lonsdale Quay Public Market, or take in the area’s restaurants and attractions. North Vancouver is a beautiful place, and the region’s beers are really good too!
Other Information
Check the official Vancouver’s North Shore website for the latest festival details and ticket information.
Another article that might be of interest is Vancouver Craft Beer Festivals.
Articles on other websites that you might also like include the following:
- North Vancouver Craft Beers & Breweries
- Vancouver Breweries & Beer
- Shipyards Night Market (which takes place between May and September)
- Vancouver’s November Calendar of Events
- Brewhalla North Vancouver (which is another beer festival at the Shipyards earlier in the year)
- Vancouver’s North Shore (which is the region that includes West Vancouver as well as both the City and District of North Vancouver)
- North Vancouver’s Shipyards District