Smoking rules in Vancouver
The applicable provincial rules and any separately sourced municipal restrictions for Vancouver appear below.
Where smoking is restricted
British Columbia — Tobacco and Vapour Products Control Act and Regulation
Smoking and vaping are prohibited in enclosed public places and workplaces and within 6 m of specified doors, open windows and air intakes. Provincial exceptions for some outdoor hospitality patios do not override stricter municipal bylaws. Tobacco and Vapour Products Control Act and Regulation (Source checked: 2026-11-03)
Additional local restrictions
Vancouver prohibits smoking in its parks and park areas, including seawalls, beaches, park trails and park restaurant patios. Other City health bylaws may apply elsewhere. Official legal information
Where may smoking still be permitted?
Smoking may be permitted only where federal, provincial or territorial, municipal and property rules allow it. An outdoor street or terrace is not automatically a smoking area.
Why are there few listed places?
Place2Smoke lists only real published places. An airport smoking area must be individually confirmed before it is presented as a verified smoking option. Search listings can change; check each location before visiting.
Explore nearby destinations in the United States
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Other countries
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These are geographic search suggestions, not proof that smoking is permitted or that a venue has been verified. Check each Place and local law.
Can I smoke on a bar or restaurant terrace?
Not automatically. Patio restrictions vary by province and municipality; consult the local rule above.
Why is an airport smoking area not shown?
A named airport does not prove that an accessible smoking area is currently available. Place2Smoke lists only locations supported by its existing Place evidence and publication requirements.
Do the same distance rules apply everywhere?
No. A distance from a doorway is different from a distance from the perimeter of a restaurant patio. Always check the reference point and local rules.
Check the linked official rules before relying on them; local bylaws and the operator’s policy may be stricter.
