Smoking & vaping — Edmonton, Alberta

Where is smoking or vaping prohibited?

In the City of Edmonton, Alberta, smoking & vaping rules are set by City of Edmonton Public Places Bylaw 14614 (consolidated June 28, 2016), Part III Smoking, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not exceeding $10,000.00; $250.00; $500.00; double for subsequent offence. Buffer distance: five metres.

City of Edmonton Public Places Bylaw 14614 (consolidated June 28, 2016), Part III Smoking adopted bylaw
where prohibited inside a building, on a patio, inside a public vehicle, within five metres of a doorway/window/air intake, within ten metres of playground/rink/skate park/sports field/water spray park, in no smoking areas "within ten metres of a playground, seasonal skating rink"; "within five metres from a doorway, window or air intake"
buffer distance five metres s. 12(d)
vaping included yes "hold, or otherwise have control over an electronic cigarette"
fine range not exceeding $10,000.00; $250.00; $500.00; double for subsequent offence s. 23(1)-(2)
scout note

Prohibits smoking/vaping (including e-cigarettes) inside buildings, on patios, in public vehicles, within 5m of a doorway/window/air intake, within 10m of a playground/skating rink/skate park/sports field/water spray park, and in designated no-smoking areas.

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