Drinking age in Prince Edward Island (2026)
Last reviewed: 29 October 2026
In short: In Prince Edward Island it is an offence to sell, give or supply liquor to anyone under 19, except liquor given by a parent, guardian or spouse. Consuming liquor in a public place is prohibited.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Minimum age to buy beer and wineBuying and drinking alcohol | 19 years [1] |
| Minimum age to buy spiritsBuying and drinking alcohol | 19 years [1] |
| Drinking by younger people with an adultBuying and drinking alcohol | The ban on giving liquor to a person under 19 does not apply to liquor given by a parent, guardian or spouse for beverage purposes, or administered by a medical practitioner or dentist for medical purposes. [1] |
| Drinking in public placesBuying and drinking alcohol | No person may consume liquor in a public place except on licensed premises where liquor is lawfully served, and no person may be intoxicated in a public place. [1] |
| Where and when alcohol is soldBuying and drinking alcohol | No person may knowingly sell, give or supply liquor to anyone under or apparently under 19. A person under 19 who possesses or consumes liquor, or falsely claims to be over 19 to obtain it, commits an offence. Licence holders must demand proof of age from anyone who appears under 19. [1] |
Notes
- Based on the Legislative Counsel Office consolidation current to 22 June 2024, which is not the official version of the Act.
Sources
- Legislative Counsel Office, Prince Edward Island: Liquor Control Act, RSPEI 1988, c L-14 (office consolidation current to 22 June 2024) (consulted 29 October 2026) · all sources
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- FireworksConsumers may buy and use category F2 fireworks: No, permit required
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