Public Drinking Vancouver

• Alcohol consumption in Vancouver parks could become permanent year-round

  Vancouver park staff are recommending the consumption of alcohol be allowed permanently year-round at 32 parks and during summer days only at 16 parks.

  Canada

  Apr 19, 2023
  
• City of Vancouver allows alcohol consumption at three public plazas

  Last year, the city launched a pilot project to permit drinking in four designated public plazas.

  News

  May 18, 2021
  
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• Vancouver could green-light booze in selected parks, Monday

  The Vancouver Park Board will vote Monday on a pilot project that would allow public drinking in special areas of 10 parks.

  Jul 5, 2020
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• North Vancouver to allow public drinking under COVID-19, but not Vancouver

  It is a pilot program, but the mayor hopes it won't be temporary.

  Politics

  Jun 3, 2020
• Public drinking advocates stage ‘beer-in’ at English Bay

  "Don't you think it's time that a family can come together and responsibly have a glass of wine," asked one attendee.

  Aug 27, 2017