The Yellowhead
Highway crosses
the gorgeous prairie
provinces of Canada
with their golden
wheat fields — and
one of the best uses
for that bounty is
beer! Experience the
flavour of the prairies
at these independent
breweries that call
the edges of the
highway home.
Remember to choose
a designated driver to
chauffeur you to these
spots — don't drink
and drive!
— BY MATTHEW STEPANIC
24 GO Yellowhead 2016
Brews
British
Columbia
WHEELHOUSE BREWING
Prince Rupert
Three friends fell in love with
the North Coast town of Prince
Rupert and chose to stay there
and produce great-tasting beer
that showcases Prince Rupert’s
vibrant nature. Their Flagship
Pale Ale is a refreshing bold beer,
and their Smokehouse Porter is
robust and finishes with a unique
smoky taste. A bonus for families:
children are welcome in the
lounge! Thu 4 pm - 8 pm; Fri 4 pm
- 10 pm; Sat 2 pm - 8 pm; Sun 2
pm - 6 pm. 217-1 Ave. E, 250-6242739. wheelhousebrewing.com
THREE RANGES BREWING
Valemount
A small community brewery,
Three Ranges welcomes locals
and tourists to its peaceful
locale. Made with great mountain
water, the toasty chocolately
Snow Dance Porter or the
balanced citrus flavour of the Tail
Slap IPA are tasty regulars at this
brewery. Bring a growler to take
home some brews or relax with
a pint in the friendly atmosphere
of the bar. Wed - Sat 3 pm - 8
pm; Sun 1 pm - 6pm. 1160-5 Ave.
threeranges.com
RED COLLAR BREWING CO
Kamloops
Named after the red collar of
their beloved black Labrador,
this family-owned brewery is run
with over 25 years of brewing
experience. Following European
styles in their brews, Red Collar
serves everything from a
traditional Belgian Trappist beer
to a dark-roasted German lager.
The brewery hosts nerdy trivia
nights, drink and draws where
people are encouraged to be
creative, and a home brewers
club for those who want to make
their own beer! Tue - Wed 4 pm 10 pm; Thu - Fri 3 pm - 10 pm; Sat
1 pm - 10 pm. 355 Lansdowne
St., 778-471-0174. redcollar.ca
PHOTO CREDITS: ADOBE STOCK; COURTESY BENCH CREEK BREWING
Highway