September 9, 2010
Large three level outdoor patio with shade umbrellas for 40 tables harborside. View of nearby skulking teams and sightseeing seaplanes just overhead. Lots of glass and natural wood in multilevel muliroom layout. No traffic noise but occasional boat engine sounds. Great afternoon sun.

October 11, 2009
A great little pub. Good brews, good food, fair wine list, a full bar and an ideal climate for a patio, although beware the yellow jackets in the summer. Nice atmosphere indoors as well. I see no need to find fault. Maybe a touch pricey.

September 24, 2009
My first brew pub in Canada since I have started rating places. I wish I knew earlier back 10 years ago I could have added a few more. Canoe was a excellent stop on our first day of the trip. Beautiful weather, scenery and the pub was also very good looking and clean. We ended up getting an outside table with the sun on our backs we had a taster try of some of the most excellent ales. I loved the ESB with all the flavors and malt richness this was giving off. Service was not the best she seemed super busy and really could care less we where there. Typical college kid who can careless just wants her tips. Did I mention the prices where pretty high so that was a shock. The dark ambers and porters also had such great flavors. I knew I was in for a great time in Victoria.

September 10, 2007
Went before GCBF. Did not go inside except to use the restroom. Brewery viewable from the bar was at rest. Gorgeous day to sit in the sun on the multi-tiered patio and sample 5 beers. the 6th sample holder had a glass of peanuts. A nice touch but I would prefer a 6th beer on tap. Service seems a little slow across Victoria. I liked the Beaver Brown best. Nothing too adventerous.

July 26, 2007
The interior is really kinda neat, like sitting in a barn or something large. Bar service was friendly enough, though it was mid afternoon, not quite happy hour. Got a good recommendation for a Thai place from the bartender, so that was nice. Only had room for one beer, and it was alright but not spectacular.

July 7, 2007
Pretty much agree with MJames, seems VERY Yuppy, just got fries, they were good.

June 14, 2006 [ Updated January 22, 2010 ]
Great building!!! Beer is less than stellar,not objectionable, but nothing that stands out either.

October 31, 2005
Located right around the corner from Swan’s on the harbour. Big and bright, with lots of wood. Very sterile, even though it’s been around a few years now. Last time I was here I spent the whole time fending off some cougar. This time, service was less than cheerful. Beers were hit and miss, and the hits weren’t that good. They have bottles and growlers of the regulars to go. Didn’t eat. Pretty boring bar atmosphere.

August 3, 2005
Ewww... gross pretentious fake yuppie dining. Simple beer recipes, no seasonals, and very expensive food that didn’t match the quality of eats offered. It gets points for having a very nice outdoor seating area with a nice waterfront and bridge view, but this place was extremely busy with tourists and yuppie locals.

July 20, 2005
Lively Friday night, but they did allow our tour group a courtesy brewery tour albeit a very small facility. The beers sampled on that day were preselected and a fairly basic range, but they do have everything available in bottles. The building is fascinating, brick walls and extremely high ceiling, while setting is beautiful right on the water.