Smoking & vaping — Nelson, British Columbia

Where is smoking or vaping prohibited?

In the City of Nelson, British Columbia, where prohibited: Public buildings, parks, open spaces, cemeteries, transit shelters, bus stops, city vehicles, enclosed public places, workplaces, school and health board properties.; buffer distance: 7 meters; vaping included: True; cannabis included: True. Source: Clean Air and Smoking Regulation Bylaw No. 3378, 2017, verified 2026-08-28.

Clean Air and Smoking Regulation Bylaw No. 3378, 2017 adopted bylaw
where prohibited Public buildings, parks, open spaces, cemeteries, transit shelters, bus stops, city vehicles, enclosed public places, workplaces, school and health board properties. s. 2.1, s. 2.2
buffer distance 7 meters s. 2.1(a)
vaping included True s. 1.1(n)
cannabis included True s. 1.1(n)
scout note

Regulates smoking and vaping/e-cigarette use in public places within the City of Nelson; includes signage requirements and offence/penalty provisions.

Machine-readable: smoking-vaping.json · Official website: https://nelson.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Smoking & vaping in other municipalities