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BC's Sunshine Coast, a short ferry ride from West Vancouver, promises a bounty of farms, producers, and libations. Case in point? In Gibsons, Persephone Brewing Company’s signature big red barn is an ideal spot to sip award-winning craft beer made from hops grown on-site.
Persephone takes a “farmhouse” approach to their brewing operations by integrating farming, regenerative agriculture, and delicious beer. They don’t just grow hops and barley here, though; if you pop by, you’ll also see apple orchards, veggie gardens, greenhouses, and a flock of laying hens.
Visit their tasting room and try their Pollinator Pilsner—the organic hops used in this brew promise hints of green tea and juicy pear, while the addition of BC honey adds a subtle floral note. Or spend an afternoon at a picnic table in the field with a flight of beers paired with pizza, made in Persephone’s outdoor wood-fire oven.
In 2017, Persephone became the first brewery in BC to be certified as a B-Corporation.
Photo credit: Destination BC
Hours
- Monday11 AM – 7 PM
- Tuesday11 AM – 7 PM
- Wednesday11 AM – 7 PM
- Thursday11 AM – 9 PM
- Friday11 AM – 9 PM
- Saturday11 AM – 9 PM
- Sunday11 AM – 7 PM
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In Canada’s westernmost province, fresh local bounty, talented chefs, and a melting pot of cultures combine to make British Columbia a top culinary destination. It’s a rich tapestry supported by farmers, growers, and producers whose ingredients shape menus in communities along the Pacific Ocean, in the Rocky Mountains, and everywhere in between.