BC Liquor Distribution Branch

The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (BCLDB) is the governmental body responsible for distributing alcohol and cannabis products in the province of British Columbia, Canada. The BCLDB operates under the Ministry of Finance and was established in 1921. The BCLDB head office is located in Burnaby, with distribution centres in Delta and Kamloops.

BC Liquor Distribution Branch
Company typeCrown corporation
IndustryRetail
Founded1921 (1921)
Headquarters
Burnaby, British Columbia
,
Canada
ProductsLiquor and cannabis sales and distribution to both consumers and businesses
OwnerGovernment of British Columbia
Number of employees
4,200
Websitebcldb.com

The BCLDB is the only organization allowed to purchase, import, and distribute alcoholic beverages in British Columbia. They employ more than 4,200 people, and operate over 230 liquor and cannabis stores (as of March 2023) under the BC Liquor Stores and BC Cannabis Stores names, found all across the province. The other governmental body which is responsible for regulating and monitoring the industry is the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB).

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