Water fountains, handwashing and misting stations

The water fountains located at Willow Street and W 10th Avenue, and Jean Beaty Park, will be out of service until further notice for repairs.

Drinking water fountains serve fresh, potable water around the city. These fountains are installed and maintained by the City and Park Board.

We test the city's drinking water frequently to ensure and maintain a high quality level.

Find a drinking water fountain in Vancouver

The map below shows where you can find over 200 permanent drinking water fountains and six bottle fillers around the city.

Select a map marker for directions to that fountain.

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Download printable map of downtown locations (4 MB)

Temporary fountains and handwashing stations

During summer, we connect additional drinking fountains and handwashing stations to our fresh water supply. Each has a bottle filler on the side. Temporary fountains and stations are placed in specific locations that benefit the elderly, very young, and people experiencing homelessness. We remove temporary fountains and handwashing stations in winter to prevent equipment from freezing.

Download printable map of downtown locations (4 MB)

Temporary drinking fountains
Temporary drinking fountains are installed at:
- Keefer St and Columbia St (Northeast corner)
- East Hastings St and Heatley St (Northeast corner)
- East Hastings St and Main St (Northwest corner)
- East Hastings St and Hawks St (Northeast corner)
- Broadway and Commercial Dr (Northeast corner)
- Powell St and Gore Ave (Southwest corner)
- Wessex St and Kingsway (In front of 3355 Kingsway)
- Powell St and Jackson St (Northwest corner)
- Commercial Dr and East 2nd Ave (Southwest corner)
- 99 W Pender St (Overdose Prevention Society)
Temporary handwashing stations
Temporary handwashing stations are installed at:
- 601 East Hastings St (Union Gospel Mission)
- East Hastings St and Columbia St (Southwest corner)
- 320 Alexander St (Evelyne Saller Centre)
- Dunlevy Ave and Cordova St (Northwest corner)
- 15 East Hastings St (Portland Housing Society)
- 609 Helmcken St (The Gathering Place)
- W Georgia St and Granville St (Southeast corner)
- 201 Central St (Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Shelter)
- 62 E Hastings St (Hastings Street Market)
- 101 E Waterfront St (Crab Park)

Temporary misting stations

Misting stations are available at:

Andy Livingstone Park, northwest corner
Crab Park, 101 E Waterfront St
Commercial Drive and East 10th Ave, northeast corner
Columbia St and Powell St, northeast corner
Granville St and West 10th Ave, northeast corner
Nelson Park, southeast corner
Robson St and Cardero St, southwest corner
Thornton Park, east side across from Pacific Central Station
West Blvd and W 45th Ave, southeast corner
W 70th Ave and Hudson St

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Find over 500 drinking fountains and places to refill your water bottle in Metro Vancouver with our mountain fresh and pure tap water.

Decorative water fountains in Vancouver

The Emery Barnes Park fountain at Davie St and Richards St The City and Vancouver Park Board also install and maintain decorative fountains in the City. To request maintenance on a fountain on private property, contact the property owner or the building manager.