Smoking & vaping — Tofino, British Columbia

Where is smoking or vaping prohibited?

In the District Municipality of Tofino, British Columbia, smoking & vaping rules are set by Smoking and Vaping Regulation Bylaw No. 1249, 2018, verified 2026-09-24. Where prohibited: transit stop, customer service area, designated public space, community recreation space, outdoor workplace. Buffer distance: 6 meters.

Smoking and Vaping Regulation Bylaw No. 1249, 2018 adopted bylaw
where prohibited transit stop, customer service area, designated public space, community recreation space, outdoor workplace s. 3(1)(a)-(e)
buffer distance 6 meters s. 3(1)
vaping included yes "electronic smoking paraphernalia that burns or vaporizes"
cannabis included yes "tobacco or cannabis or other weed"
scout note

Bans smoking/vaping in designated public spaces, community recreation spaces (rinks, fields, pools, playgrounds, trails, beaches, parks), and within customer service areas of food/drink businesses.

Machine-readable: smoking-vaping.json · Official website: https://tofino.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-24 · Smoking & vaping across British Columbia · Smoking & vaping in other municipalities