We opened our doors in Squamish on July 26, 1996. The founders of the business were Stephen Shard, David Fenn and the Fenn Family. Stephen Shard left the company in 2001, and today the company remains a family-owned enterprise.
We operate out of a beautiful, wooden craft style building, built for our purposes. The inn consists of a pub, restaurant, banquet room, 20 guest rooms and microbrewery. The brewery distributes products under the Howe Sound name to over 300 stores and pubs in British Columbia. In 2009, we began shipments of our beer to the United States and Alberta.
The brewery has won many accolades for the quality of its beers. At the 2007 North American Beer Awards, it won a gold medal for Garibaldi Honey Pale Ale and a bronze medal for Diamond Head Oatmeal Stout. In 2009, it won a silver medal for Bailout Bitter and a bronze medal for Baldwin and Cooper Best Bitter. In the winter of 2008, Bailout Bitter received international attention as a recession-fighting beer, and was featured in worldwide media, including Good Morning America, the Globe and Mail, Global TV, and European and Asian press.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Green Initiatives
We've undertaken a variety of green initiatives since our opening in 1996 in an effort to reduce our impact on the environment. These include:
>> Use of end-of-tank beer and spent barley in beer cuisine at the inn. Early on, it was evident that we had to put our thinking caps on to look at options for using beer and grain in the kitchen. Items include ale and cheddar soup, a variety of beer breads, desserts and sauces and reductions.
>> Re-use of spent grain from the brewing process as animal feed on local farms. We go through about 150,000 kgs of barley every year, so it's a lot of feed for local pigs and sheep.
>> Use of a re-usable 1 litre bottle in our packaged beer. This beer bottle was designed by us, and offers a combination crown and swing cap, allowing the consumer to re-use the bottle after finishing the beer. We don't throw any of our bottles in the garbage - they are sought after by U-brews and homebrewers.
Howe Sound Helps From day one, we have been a very active member of the community in the sponshorship of charitable events, individuals and organizations. These include:
>> Squamish Food Bank
Community Christmas Care,
Test of Metal Bike Race,
Squamish Triathlon,
Cat Lake Clean-up,
Local Trail Maintenance,
SOAR Sailing Race, ,
Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival,
Howe Sound Performing Arts ,
West Vancouver Youth Band, , Squamish Women's Shelter,
Squamish Hospice Society,
Sauder School of Business Social Entrepreneurship Initiative,
Howe Sound Secondary School Programs for Youth,
A lot of Recreational Fundraisers.
If you're interested in partnering with us for your fundraising efforts, please give us a call at 604-892-2603.
Howe Sound Brewing is always on the lookout for great people to add to our team. If you have an interest in the brewing industry, are highly motivated, and truly love the outdoors, we'd be interested in hearing from you.
To submit an application, please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@howesound.com.
CASUAL ATMOSPHERE, WHERE YOU CAN ENJOY AFFORDABLE ACCOMODATION.
The Howe Sound Inn and Brewing Company is a character northwest inn located in the town centre of Squamish, B.C. - a scenic 45 minute drive north of Vancouver, and only 35 minutes south of the resort of Whistler. The Howe Sound Inn offers a warm, casual atmosphere, where you can enjoy affordable accommodation, a great meal and a pint of real ale brewed on the premises.
Throughout the hotel, you will enjoy artwork, photography and information on the region's heritage, natural history and recreational opportunities.
We're located at 37801 Cleveland Avenue in the Squamish Town Centre, at the very end of Cleveland Avenue. We offer gorgeous views of the Stawamus Chief - Western Canada's premiere rock climbing venue. We're a minute's walk from downtown shops, the local marina and the Squamish Estuary. The estuary offers excellent walking and running trails, and is a site for great birding opportunities all year long.
OUR 20 GUEST ROOMS ARE TASTEFULLY DECORATED WITH WOOD FURNITURE AND FINISHING, COZY DUVET COMFORTERS ON THE BEDS AND SCENIC MOUNTAIN VIEWS FROM ALL DIRECTIONS. THE ROOMS PROVIDE A WARM AND PEACEFUL SANCTUARY FOR YOU TO REST OR ENJOY A QUIET MOMENT.
The Howe Sound Inn has 20 character guestrooms, of which 16 rooms have both a queen and daybed, 2 rooms have two doubles and 2 rooms have queens only.
All rooms have individual modem connections.
The Inn also offers a highspeed wireless connection to the internet. Photocopying and facsimile services, as well as a full range of presentation and project equipment are also available. A sauna is available to guests. We are also happy to provide brewery tours upon request.
A UNIQUE VENUE TO SHOW OFF THE STAWAMUS CHIEF ROCK CLIMBING FACE, AND THE REST OF THE FANTASTIC LOCAL NATURAL SCENERY.
Rated one of the best pubs for food and beer in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Canada, the brewpub has become known as the meeting place in Squamish for locals and tourists alike. With high ceilings and post and beam construction, the brewpub offers a unique venue to show off the Stawamus Chief rock climbing face, and the rest of the fantastic local natural scenery.
Inside, you'll find photos and artwork of local recreational activities. At the bar, you'll find all of our handcrafted, micro-brewed ales and lagers pulled by hand pump from our serving cellar below. And outside, you'll find a pub patio with views of the Chief, and a downstairs restaurant patio surrounded by flowers and hopvines, where children are welcome.
Come and visit us and you'll see why visitors are saying that the brewpub is a must-stop off Highway 99!
THE HOWE SOUND INN & BREWING COMPANY IS AN IDEAL PLACE TO HOLD CONFERENCES, MEETINGS AND OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS.
The Inn is only a 55 minute drive north of Vancouver, and 50 minutes south of the resort of Whistler, in a spectacular area with limitless recreation possibilities. The Inn has 20 guest rooms, making it ideal for multi-day conferences, and boasts both a restaurant, which can accommodate 65 people, and a Brew Pub which offers handcrafted ales and lagers brewed on the premises. Catering services are also available.
THE HOWE SOUND INN BREWING CO. SERVES BRITISH COLUMBIA'S SEA TO SKY CORRIDOR, FROM VANCOUVER TO WHISTLER, WITH ALL VARIETIES OF CATERING SERVICES - FROM ON-SITE COFFEE SERVICES TO OFF-SITE DINNERS FOR 500 PEOPLE.
The Howe Sound Inn offers innovative westcoast cuisine which has been widely acclaimed. We can also provide you with our own draft beer with all the necessary dispensing equipment for your private function. Great food and great ales!
At the Howe Sound Inn, located in scenic Squamish BC, we offer a large banquet room that seats up to 70 people for private dinners, and a restaurant (the North Beach Lounge & Grill) which seats up to 65 people. We have catered many special functions, including weddings and other celebrations.
We've also served many off-site functions - from lunches on local glaciers for over 100 people to meals at the Totem Hall seating up to 450 people. From Squamish to Whistler and Vancouver, we're happy to cater your next big event at a very competitive price!
OVER A CENTURY AGO BREWERIES DOTTED BRITISH COLUMBIA'S LANDSCAPE.
Hop farming flourished and our town's Squamish Valley Hop Ranch, supplied hops to the British Empire. With the advent of Prohibition, the number of breweries and hop farms dwindled. By the 1970s only a few large breweries remained.
In 1980, BC's John Mitchell and Frank Appleton pioneered North America's first modern craft brewery at Horseshoe Bay on BC's spectacular Howe Sound. This began what has become known as the "craft brewing renaissance".
In 1996, John Mitchell helped design the Howe Sound Brewery, and worked as our first brewer, developing our initial recipes. Kown as the "grandfather of micro-brewing in Canada", we are proud of his ongoing relationship with our brewery. Today we continue to brew in the craft style using unfiltered 100% barley mash. We pride ourselves in brewing a diverse selection of flavorful, well balanced ales. We invite you to enjoy the experience.
DESCRIPTION
A refreshing, lightly hopped golden ale brewed with all-natural Lilooet honey. Made with barely, honey, hops, water and yeast. Brewed in recognition of the Sea to Sky regions highest peak, Mount Garabaldi (8,776 ft, 2,675 m) named for Italian hero Gulseppe Garabaldi, the man of two worlds.
OUR BOTTLE
This re-closable bottle, known as a "pot-stopper", was widely used in Europe and North America prior to the 1950s. Our new combination cap is an innovative design that allows closure by both crown and swing caps. It can be re-used and meets our green packaging objectives.
FOOD PAIRING
This is a thirst-quenching beer, with a milder hop and malt profile. Goes well with very hot food, like blackened fish, chili, hot wings and tacos. This is a great ale for the summer barbecue.
DESCRIPTION
An assertive ale that is heavily bittered and dry-hopped providing an intensive aroma. Brewed using selected English and North American barely and hops. Named for the dramatic grade 4 Devil's Elbow rapid on the Elaho River, north of Squamish, BC, Canada.
OUR BOTTLE
This re-closable bottle, known as a "pot-stopper", was widely used in Europe and North America prior to the 1950s. Our new combination cap is an innovative design that allows closure by both crown and swing caps. It can be re-used and meets our green packaging objectives.
FOOD PAIRING
This is the hoppiest of all our beers. While hops can decimate your taste buds when paired with many foods, they do make a good match with numerous foods such as fried seafood and highly spiced cuisine. The floral notes of this ale also make it a nice accompaniment with lamb, beef and game.
DESCRIPTION
A smooth, flavourfull nut brown ale with hints of chocolate and licorice. Made with 100% barely, hops, water & yeast. Named in recognition of the region's strong railway history and Squamish BC's West Coast Railway Heritage Park - Home of the Royal Hudson and Western Canada's largest collection of heritage railway equipment.
OUR BOTTLE
This re-closable bottle, known as a "pot-stopper", was widely used in Europe and North America prior to the 1950s. Our new combination cap is an innovative design that allows closure by both crown and swing caps. It can be re-used and meets our green packaging objectives.
FOOD PAIRING
This rich not brown ale goes well with hearty fare such as hamburgers and sausages, and matches well with stews and smoked fish. The roasted malt finish makes it a nice accompaniment with many cheeses and desserts.
DESCRIPTION
A traditional oatmeal stout with an intense roast barely flavour. Mildly hopped using Willamette and Nugget hops. The robust flavour is balanced with a smooth creamy finish. Named for the razor's edge ridge that comes off the south flank of Mount Garibaldi's Atwell Peak.
OUR BOTTLE
This re-closable bottle, known as a "pot-stopper", was widely used in Europe and North America prior to the 1950s. Our new combination cap is an innovative design that allows closure by both crown and swing caps. It can be re-used and meets our green packaging objectives.
FOOD PAIRING
The dark roastiness of this ale makes it a great pairing with hearty foods such as barbecued meats, shepherd's pie and stews. The beer also stands up to the sharpness of stronger cheeses such as blue and aged cheddar. It is also a classic accompaniment to oysters and most chocolate desserts.
DESCRIPTION
A smooth, malty well-hopped ale, with a full aromatic nose. Made with 100% barely, hops, water and yeast. The "best bitter" description refers to this beer's higher alcohol content and its depth of hop bitterness. Named for Jim Baldwin & Ed Cooper - the first to climb the Grand Wall of the Stawamus Chief (702 m) in July, 1961.
OUR BOTTLE
This re-closable bottle, known as a "pot-stopper", was widely used in Europe and North America prior to the 1950s. Our new combination cap is an innovative design that allows closure by both crown and swing caps. It can be re-used and meets our green packaging objectives.
FOOD PAIRING
The rich fruitiness of this best bitter goes well with steaks, casseroles and meat pies. Its hoppiness can also match the flavours of spicy shellfish and Mexican food. Also provides a nice accompaniment to cheddar cheese.
DESCRIPTION
A smooth, slightly hoppy pale ale with a light fruity nose. Made with 100% barley, hops, water & yeast. Delicious! Named in recognition of Squamish BC's rich forestry heritage and the expanses of fir, hemlock, cedar, and balsam that dominate the regions beautiful landscape.
OUR BOTTLE
This re-closable bottle, known as a "pot-stopper", was widely used in Europe and North America prior to the 1950s. Our new combination cap is an innovative design that allows closure by both crown and swing caps. It can be re-used and meets our green packaging objectives.
FOOD PAIRING
This American-style pale ale has a pronounced hop aroma and bitterness. The hoppiness cuts through grease or anything with vinegar as a key ingredient. As such, it goes well with fried foods and spicy dishes.
DESCRIPTION
A refreshing Belgian-style wheat beer with hints of coriander and orange. Made with 50% wheat, 50% barely, hops, water, yeast, coriander and dried orange peel. Named in recognition of "The Spit" - Squamish's world-class windsurfing and kiteboarding venue at the head of Howe Sound.
OUR BOTTLE
This re-closable bottle, known as a "pot-stopper", was widely used in Europe and North America prior to the 1950s. Our new combination cap is an innovative design that allows closure by both crown and swing caps. It can be re-used and meets our green packaging objectives.
FOOD PAIRING
This light Belgian-style wheat beer, spiced with coriander and orange peel, goes well with salds, lightly flavoured vegetarian dishes, as well as milder seafood and chicken dishes. The citrus notes in this ale make it an ideal accompaniment with salmon.
DESCRIPTION
A refreshing, German-styled wheat beer with a distinctive banana and clove aroma. Made with barely, wheat, hops, water and hefe yeast. Named in recognition of the thousands of climbers who come from around the world to climb Squamish, BC's walls, crags, cracks, slabs and boulders.
OUR BOTTLE
This re-closable bottle, known as a "pot-stopper", was widely used in Europe and North America prior to the 1950s. Our new combination cap is an innovative design that allows closure by both crown and swing caps. It can be re-used and meets our green packaging objectives.
FOOD PAIRING
This German-style wheat beer is a classic summer ale, and is commonly served with a wedge of lemon. This beer works well with pastas, mild cheeses, grilled vegetables and light chicken and pork dishes.
DESCRIPTION
A delicious, malty, copper ale brewed in limited quantities every spring. Made with 100% barely, hops, water & yeast. Named for the Canadian epic, Squamish BC's Test of Metal Mountain Bike Race, a 67 km single-track race featuring 1,000 riders and an army of community volunteers to make it Canada's most successful grassroots mountain bike race.
OUR BOTTLE
This re-closable bottle, known as a "pot-stopper", was widely used in Europe and North America prior to the 1950s. Our new combination cap is an innovative design that allows closure by both crown and swing caps. It can be re-used and meets our green packaging objectives.
FOOD PAIRING
This malty copper ale goes well with summer barbeque favourites such as grilled meats, hamburgers and salmon. The malty, smooth finish makes it a nice choice with chocolate desserts.
DESCRIPTION
A hoppy golden ale with recession-fighting properties. Brewed with 100% barely, hops, water and yeast. A bitter ale for bitter times.
OUR BOTTLE
This re-closable bottle, known as a "pot-stopper", was widely used in Europe and North America prior to the 1950s. Our new combination cap is an innovative design that allows closure by both crown and swing caps. It can be re-used and meets our green packaging objectives.
FOOD PAIRING
This golden bitter is known as an ordinary or session beer in England. It has a lower alcohol content, a moderate hop profile and complements a variety of offerings such as sandwiches, hearty soups and pizzas.
DESCRIPTION
A rich, malty seasonal ale brewed every fall for the winter months. Made with four different malts, Nugget & Hallertau hops, and a complex blend of spices. Named for John Mitchell, Howe Sound's original brewer. Enjoy!
OUR BOTTLE
This re-closable bottle, known as a "pot-stopper", was widely used in Europe and North America prior to the 1950s. Our new combination cap is an innovative design that allows closure by both crown and swing caps. It can be re-used and meets our green packaging objectives.
FOOD PAIRING
The spiced flavours of the Winter Ale make it a great accompaniment with hearty meals and desserts. Goes well with aged cheeses, nuts and Christmas specialties.
Do you have a comment you'd like to share with us about our beer, company, or other matter? We appreciate any feedback and would love to hear from you!
Mailing Address
Howe Sound Inn and Brewing Company
P.O. Box 978,
Squamish, BC
CANADA
V8B 0A7
Telephone: 1-604-892-2603
Facsimile: 1-604-892-2631
Toll Free: 1-800-919-ALES
E-mail: info@howesound.com