North Vancouver, BC launched "Alcohol in Public Spaces" pilot for outdoor socializing during COVID

Alcohol in Public Spaces Pilot Project | Let's Talk City of North Vancouver

Archived Project On June 1, 2020, Mayor and Council passed a bylaw allowing alcohol consumption at specific public locations in the City of North Vancouver. This is part of Council’s commitment to make life in the City during COVID-19 a little easier. Mayor Buchanan and members of Council are dedicated to creating a vibrant, connected and prosperous City, and their decision makes ours the first municipality in the province to allow the consumption of alcohol in designated outdoor spaces. This is a pilot project running from June 22, 2020 through October 15, 2020. It allows alcohol consumption from 11:00am - 9:00pm, seven days a week at the following locations: Waterfront Park (north and south of the train tracks, excluding the playground) Victoria Park (west) Civic Plaza Mahon Park (behind Fen Burdett bleachers) Grand Boulevard (13th St. to 19th St.) / Ray Perrault Park (north west corner) Kings Mill Walk Park (Harbourside Pl. to Fell Ave.) Shipbuilders Square Cates Deck Lower Lonsdale Parklet Note the bylaw only applies to the locations above, designated by City of North Vancouver.