Find smoking areas at airports across Canada. Select an airport below for terminal-specific locations, regulations, and tips.
Canada Airports Compared: Indoor, Outdoor & After Security
At a glance — which Canada airports let you smoke after security, in an indoor room, or in an outdoor area:
| Airport | After security | Indoor room | Outdoor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary International Airport (YYC) | – | – | Yes |
| Smoking at Edmonton Airport – YEG | – | – | Yes |
| Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) | – | – | Yes |
| Smoking at Ottawa Airport – YOW | – | – | Yes |
| Pearson International Airport (YYZ) | – | – | Yes |
| Vancouver International Airport (YVR) | – | – | Yes |
Canada Airport Smoking Regulations
Canada banned smoking in all federally regulated workplaces, including airports, under the Non-smokers’ Health Act and Tobacco and Vaping Products Act. All Canadian airports enforce a strict indoor smoking ban with no exceptions. Smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor areas, typically at least 9 meters (approximately 30 feet) from entrances; the exact distance varies by province. Provincial laws add additional restrictions: Ontario requires 9 meters from building entrances, British Columbia requires 6 meters, and Quebec requires 9 meters. E-cigarettes and vaping devices are subject to the same distance restrictions. Cannabis rules are set airport by airport: most airports, including Toronto Pearson and Montréal-Trudeau, prohibit cannabis anywhere on the property, and Vancouver (YVR) is the notable exception — it officially permits cannabis smoking and vaping in its designated outdoor areas.