Smoking & vaping — North Vancouver, British Columbia

Where is smoking or vaping prohibited?

In the City of North Vancouver, British Columbia, smoking & vaping rules are set by Smoking Regulation Bylaw, 1998, No. 7026 (Consolidated to June 15, 2026), verified 2026-10-15. Fines: not more than $50,000.00. Buffer distance: 7.5 metres from any door, window that opens, or air intake; 7.5 metres from transit stops/shelters and outdoor customer service areas.

Smoking Regulation Bylaw, 1998, No. 7026 (Consolidated to June 15, 2026) adopted bylaw
where prohibited Buildings, passenger directed vehicles, public transit, parks, public plazas, trails, outdoor customer service areas, within 7.5m of playgrounds, transit stops, municipal buildings Part 2, Part 3
buffer distance 7.5 metres from any door, window that opens, or air intake; 7.5 metres from transit stops/shelters and outdoor customer service areas s. 2(f): "within 7.5 metres measured on the ground from a point directly below any opening"
vaping included yes "Smoke" or "Smoking" means ... vaping device, e-cigarette or other lighted or activated electronic smoking device"
cannabis included yes "Smoke" or "Smoking" means ... burns or vapourizes tobacco, cannabis, or substance"
fine range not more than $50,000.00 Part 10(a): "liable to a fine of not more than $50,000.00"
scout note

Regulates smoking and vaping/e-cigarettes in public places and workplaces, including all City parks, swimming beaches, and patios connected to businesses.

Machine-readable: smoking-vaping.json · Official website: https://cnv.org/ · Last verified 2026-10-15 · Smoking & vaping across British Columbia · Smoking & vaping in other municipalities