Alcohol on Beaches information sign

Vancouver’s Alcohol on Beaches pilot returns this weekend

May 30 2024 –

Starting this weekend, Vancouver beachgoers will be allowed to drink at select beaches as part of this summer’s relaunched Alcohol on Beaches pilot.

From June 1 to September 30, 2024, adults over the age of 19 will be able to bring and consume alcohol at the following beaches between the hours of 11am and 9pm:

  • Jericho Beach
  • Spanish Banks
  • Locarno Beach
  • Second Beach (Stanley Park) 
  • Kitsilano Beach
  • John Hendry / Trout Lake Beach
  • New Brighton Beach 

 Drinking alcohol is not permitted at the following beaches:

  • English Bay Beach
  • Sunset Beach Park
  • Third Beach (Stanley Park)
  • CRAB Park Beach
  • Beaches along the Fraser River

Responsible drinking

The success of the Alcohol on Beaches pilot program is dependent on beachgoers doing their part to act responsibly at the beach and being considerate of others.

When visiting a beach pilot site this summer, please be mindful of the following guidance:

  • Don’t bring glass to the beach – broken glass can cause injury to yourself and others
  • Respect other beach users – be mindful of the personal space of others and keep music and noise to an appropriate volume
  • Properly dispose of trash in a nearby waste bin or take it away with you
  • Avoid entering the water with alcohol or if intoxicated

In support of the program, visitors can expect to see more Park Rangers on hand to provide support and guidance, as well as added waste bins and recycling stations.

Alcohol consumption in Vancouver’s parks 

Following the success of the Alcohol in Parks pilot in 2021 and 2022, drinking alcohol is also permitted at 31 parks in Vancouver on a year-round basis and 16 summer-only sites between July 1 and August 31.

For more information on where drinking alcohol is and isn’t permitted in Vancouver, visit vancouver.ca/alcohol-on-beaches.