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Alcohol in Parks Pilot

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​Project overview​​​

The 2025 pilot program has ended.

Metro Vancouver conducted a pilot program from May 16 to October 13, 2025 that allowed visitors to consume alcohol responsibly at designated areas in six regional parks during park hours.

​Next steps

In early 2026, staff will report back to the Regional Parks Committee and the Board with recommendations about the future of the program. More information will be posted when available.

Pilot ​pro​ject​

All events where alcohol will be served still require a special event p​ermit and permits/approvals from the BC Liquor Control and Licensing Branch.​​​

 

 

Public health information

Research shows drinking alcohol poses an elevated risk to your health. Consider the information provided by health authorities about the related risks in order to make informed decisions.

​Alcohol and water don’t mix. Even small amounts of alcohol can affect behaviour and abi​lity, increasing the risk of drowning.​​​​​​​​​​

 

 

 

 

June 2023June 2023<div class="ExternalClassEB6D80FBFD114C4F94D241B619327E50"><p>The Metro Vancouver Board directs staff to report on feasibility of pilot project​<br></p></div>0
October 2023October 2023<div class="ExternalClass87D6751E0A3B44D3B45E2DE93F94B53D"><p>Feasibility report to Committee and Board​<br></p></div>0
March/April 2024March/April 2024<div class="ExternalClass9D13B26C1EC14B45AFD1C571509B68E3"><p>Committee and Board approve pilot program​<br></p></div>0
May 2024May 2024<div class="ExternalClassFDD02C1946E94CF79468E51940A68F4C"><p>New bylaw established by Board<br></p></div>0
June 2024June 2024<div class="ExternalClass4BB76AB86F9C4EE7A3E33A3DE418216A"><p>Pilot program begins​<br></p></div>0
October 2024October 2024<div class="ExternalClass681ED23EBBAF45739395B822C08EA76F"><p>Pilot program ends​<br></p></div>0
February 2025February 2025<div class="ExternalClassA15755B4E2E04386AB12D4D4A867CA34"><p>Committee and Board approve extension of pilot program<br></p></div>0
April 2025April 2025<div class="ExternalClassC486B3F7B1214376A098C05F097E2E9A"><p>Bylaw amendment to Committee and Board​</p></div>0
May 2025May 2025<div class="ExternalClassEE7A708F08454449995E1C4CDE3201F2"><p>Pilot program begins<br></p></div>0
October 2025October 2025<div class="ExternalClass43233C90952345A29BC3A17051A55E24"><p>​​Pilot program ends<br></p></div>1
Early 2026Early 2026<div class="ExternalClass52401C8B2E9349BB8A683C8124FEF52F"><p>​​Report to Committee and Board<br></p></div>0

Con​ta​ct​

Metro Vancouver Regional Parks, Head Office

  • Email​​​​
  • 604-432-6350​​​

 Related links

 

 

Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Healthhttps://www.ccsa.ca/sites/default/files/2023-05/CGAH-Drinking-Less-is-Better-en.pdf, Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and HealthCanada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health

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