Where is smoking or vaping prohibited?

Smoking & vaping — North Bay, Ontario: Smoking in Public Places By-law 2012-97

In the City of North Bay, Ontario, smoking & vaping rules are set by Smoking in Public Places By-law 2012-97, verified 2026-09-25. Fines: not more than $5,000.00. Where prohibited: All public places, workplaces, NBRHC property, designated City property, and entranceways within 9 metres of designated entrances. Buffer distance: 9 metres.

Smoking in Public Places By-law 2012-97 adopted bylaw

where prohibited	All public places, workplaces, NBRHC property, designated City property, and entranceways within 9 metres of designated entrances	s. 2.1, s. 3.1, s. 3.4, s. 3.5, s. 4.1
buffer distance	9 metres	s. 1.6 "nine metre radius surrounding designated entrances"
vaping included	no
cannabis included	no
fine range	not more than $5,000.00	s. 7.1 "fine of not more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00)"

scout note

Bans smoking in workplaces, public places, designated City properties, and within a 9m radius of entranceways to municipal buildings and apartment buildings (6+ units).