Beer Hiking Atlantic Canada

The Tastiest Way to Discover New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island

Beer lovers and hiking enthusiasts: these 35 carefully selected Atlantic Canada hikes are for you! Each hike leads through stunning scenery, and features a nearby brewery or a brewpub where a refreshing local craft beer awaits. This full-color guidebook showcases a wide variety of fun beer hikes in New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island, from easy walks to moderate rambles and strenuous climbs. They wind through wildflower meadows and along coastal cliffs, from the fog-kissed trails of Cape Breton Island to the remote Long Range Mountains, with a salty breeze and storybook views all along the way.

Hike descriptions include details on access, difficulty, duration, points of interest, history and, at trail’s end, a recommended beer with notes on its appearance, aroma and taste. You’ll also get an insider’s look at each brewery and meet their creative and passionate craftspeople. Beer. Hiking. Atlantic Canada. Three cheers to that!

About the Authors

Daniel Beaton was raised in Mabou, Nova Scotia, on the rugged shores of Cape Breton Island. A physicist by profession, he spends his free time exploring trails across the world—often in the capable lead of his wife—with a well-earned craft beer never far behind.

Sarah Lamagna is a former ecologist turned author whose work bridges the natural world and the power of storytelling. She writes fiction and nonfiction with a focus on wild landscapes, environmental themes, and a touch of magic. Based in Dover, New Hampshire but a frequent flier to Atlantic Canada, she brings a scientist’s eye and a writer’s heart to every project she undertakes.