Smoking & vaping — Banff, Alberta

Where is smoking or vaping prohibited?

In the Town of Banff, Alberta, smoking & vaping rules are set by Town of Banff Bylaw #467 – Smoke Free Public Places Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Buffer distance: 5 metres from an entrance or exit.

Town of Banff Bylaw #467 – Smoke Free Public Places Bylaw adopted bylaw
where prohibited Designated Public Places, including municipal/public buildings, workplaces, public sidewalks/pathways and 5 m around them, outdoor public events/places, public transit vehicles/shelters. s. 3.1; s. 2.2(d)
buffer distance 5 metres from an entrance or exit s. 2.2(d)(i)-(iii)
vaping included yes s. 2.2(w)
cannabis included yes s. 2.2(w)
scout note

Prohibits smoking and vaping in enclosed public buildings/workplaces and in outdoor patios, parks (incl. dog parks/skate parks), and enclosed parking garages, per the Town's authority alongside the provincial Tobacco, Smoking and Vaping Reduction Act.

Machine-readable: smoking-vaping.json · Official website: https://www.banff.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Smoking & vaping across Alberta · Smoking & vaping in other municipalities