The goal of our Access to Water Program is to provide reliable, equitable access to clean, safe drinking water in the public realm, achieved by:
- Operation and maintenance of our permanent drinking water network
- Heat response, relief, and support in emergency response
- Reducing bottle water reliance at public events through our water wagons
Access to Water is supported through both temporary and permanent drinking fountains, handwashing and misting stations across the city.
Find drinking water in Vancouver
The map below shows where you can find all locations for public access to drinking water.
Select a map marker for directions to that fountain.
Locations of temporary fountains, handwashing and misting stations
During summer, we connect additional drinking fountains, handwashing stations, and misting 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.
Request a drinking fountain, hand washing station, or misting station
Is there a location in Vancouver that doesn’t have a drinking fountain, handwashing station, or misting station that could use one? Notice a fountain that is not functioning properly?
Your request will be reviewed to determine if it is possible to add one.
