Greg Evans, Brewing historian

Historian, museum director, beer consultant and raconteur, Greg Evans is known in many circles as a man who knows a lot and makes it fun to learn from.

He is an active member of the Victoria chapter of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) and the executive director of the Maritime Museum of British Columbia. He has previously been director of the Vancouver Maritime Museum and the B.C. Museums Association, president of the Heritage Council for B.C. and a member of many boards and cultural organizations.

His masters thesis is on the Vancouver Island brewing industry from 1858-1917. His extensive knowledge is enhanced by a quick wit, as evidenced in the names of some of his lectures, including our favourite "Hic Hic Hooray: How Canadians Kept Americans Wet During Prohibition".

Read articles by Greg Evans.

Capt. Kevin Smith, Captain and naturalist

Kevin Smith was piloting boats at an age when most of us hadn't learned to ride a bike. He grew up in the Gulf Islands and has owned and captained Maple Leaf since 2001.

His experience includes a decade as backcountry park ranger, marine park ranger, coast guard auxiliary trainer and outdoor program instructor. He is a graduate of Brentwood College and the University of Victoria, where he specialized in Geography.

In Maple Leaf Adventures, Kevin has combined his love of boats and the coast with his belief in responsible, locally-based tourism. Kevin also teaches the natural history aspects of this tour.

Other Experts
We will also be joined by leading experts in the B.C. micro-brewing industry, from pioneering brewpub founders to the brewmasters themselves.