British Columbia happy hour laws

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Happy hour has been allowed since 2014, but every drink must meet a minimum price per ounce before tax: $0.25 for beer or cider, $0.60 for wine and $3.00 for spirits. Unlimited drinks for one price are not allowed.

Last checked · Oct 19, 2026

The rules

  1. Minimum prices before tax are $0.25 per ounce of draught or packaged beer, cider or coolers ($0.20 for draught servings of 50 ounces or more), $0.60 per ounce of wine and $3.00 per ounce of spirits.

    B.C. Reg. 241/2016, s. 84

  2. No unlimited drinks for one price, and no sales strategy likely to encourage intoxication.

    B.C. Reg. 241/2016, s. 82

Happy hour in British Columbia

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