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Originally Posted by rubecube
I wonder how much raising the minimum drink prices have really killed the bar scenes in Alberta and BC, especially the ones that cater to younger people and university students. When I was organizing an event out here a few months back, the manager told me that business has been steadily declining for a few years and that it was a citywide thing. There have also been a few bars I know of that have shutdown or changed owners over the fast five years or so.
I've also noticed that most people I hangout with are either having/finding more house parties to go to or drinking most of their booze at home and then just buying one or two at the bar, or sneaking in a flask.
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I think it's a demographic thing. Alberta had a huge influx of 18-22 year olds over the last 15 years of boom. So when this started the bar scene was the thing. As these people aged into their 30s and had kids clubbing decreased and your craft beer lounges took over.