“The award-winning craft brewery and cozy hotel has established an excellent reputation among the Sea-to-Sky community and across the country since 1996, and we are excited for the opportunity to uphold its 25-year commitment to delivering exceptional beer, food, and accommodation experiences,” said a recent press release announcing the sale of Howe Sound Inn and Brewing to the Viaggio Hospitality Group.

“Our goal is to continue the legacy of the well-loved craft beer brand that is so recognizable in Squamish and beyond. Operations will remain unchanged for the foreseeable future,” said a representative.

The Viaggio Group has bought up a number of high-profile restaurants, bars and hospitality establishments in the Lower Mainland. The group is expanding its roster with an acquisition of Birchbank Golf Course in Trail, BC, and has upcoming plans to open a winery in Naramata, B.C.

Currently, Howe Sound is its sole craft beer brewing enterprise listed on the company’s site.

Howe Sound has been a well-loved fixture in Squamish, BC which opened its doors in 1996 – back when microbrewing was still making its way into the craft brewing scene – and made its mark when it started working with Canada’s original microbrewer, John Mitchell.

Mitchell opened Horseshoe Bay Brewing in 1982 and then went on to start Spinnakers brewery in 1984 and proceeded to lend a hand to Howe Sound Brewing, helping craft its original recipes.