Smoking & vaping — Iqaluit, Nunavut

Where is smoking or vaping prohibited?

In the City of Iqaluit, Nunavut, smoking & vaping rules are set by City of Iqaluit Public Cannabis Consumption, Tobacco Use and Vaping By-law No. 863, verified 2026-09-29. Buffer distance: nine (9) metres from any entrance/exit; fifteen (15) metres from school entrance/exit.

City of Iqaluit Public Cannabis Consumption, Tobacco Use and Vaping By-law No. 863 adopted bylaw
where prohibited workplaces, common areas, public places, public vehicles, child day care, hospitals/health facilities, playgrounds, skate parks, sports fields, public assemblies, schools s. 4.01(a)-(i), 4.02
buffer distance nine (9) metres from any entrance/exit; fifteen (15) metres from school entrance/exit s. 4.01(a)-(i), 4.02
vaping included yes s. 4.01
cannabis included yes s. 4.01
fine range 4.01(a)-(i) and 4.02: $200.00 specified; max individual $1,000.00 (no prior convictions), $2,000.00 (1 or more prior convictions). 4.03/4.04: $250.00 specified; max individual $1,000.00 (no prior convictions), $1,000.00 (1 prior conviction), $2,000.00; corporation $1,000.00 specified; max corporation $1,000.00 (0 conviction), $5,000.00 (1 conviction), $10,000.00 (2 or more convictions). Schedule "A"
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Bans consuming cannabis, using tobacco and vaping in or within 9 m of entrances to workplaces, apartment/condo common areas, public places, hospitals and health facilities, and within 9 m of day cares, playgrounds, skate parks and sports fields; in public vehicles; and in or within 15 m of schools. Specified fine $200 for individuals (maximum $1,000, $2,000 with prior convictions).

Machine-readable: smoking-vaping.json · Official website: https://iqaluit.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-29 · Smoking & vaping across Nunavut · Smoking & vaping in other municipalities