The average age of first alcoholic drink in Canada is 15 years old.
This information is based on data collected by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) in their 2019 report titled "Alcohol Use in Canada."
The report found that:
- 50% of Canadians had their first alcoholic drink before the legal drinking age of 19.
- The average age of first alcoholic drink for those who had their first drink before age 19 was 15 years old.
- This age varied slightly depending on the province, with some provinces having a slightly higher or lower average age.
It's important to note that this data represents the average age of first drink, not necessarily the age at which people start regularly consuming alcohol.
