Smoking & vaping — Stratford, Ontario

Where is smoking or vaping prohibited?

In the City of Stratford, Ontario, smoking & vaping rules are set by Smoking in Public Places By-law 174-2003, verified 2026-09-25. Fines: Maximum Fine $5,000.

Smoking in Public Places By-law 174-2003 adopted bylaw
where prohibited Indoor public places, workplaces, outdoor areas within 9m of municipal building entrances, city parks, Market Square, playgrounds, sports fields, hospital grounds s. 2.1, s. 2.2, s. 14.1, s. 14.2, s. 14.3
buffer distance 9 metres (30 feet) of entrances/exits of Municipal Buildings; 9 metres of restaurant and bar patios; 9 metres of Stratford City Hall entrance; 20 metres of playgrounds, schools, sports fields, community recreational facilities s. 14.1(a) "nine (9) metres (30 feet) of any part"; s. 14.2(a) "20 metres of these grounds"; s. 14.4(c) "Within 9 metres of any entrance"
vaping included yes "No person shall smoke or vape" s. 2.1; "vapourizing or vaping or vape" defined s. 1.0
cannabis included yes "cannabis" defined s. 1.0; "smoke or smoking means the smoking or holding of lighted tobacco, cannabis or electronic cigarettes"
fine range Maximum Fine $5,000 Schedule "A" — sign text "Maximum Fine $5,000"; s. 3.2
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Prohibits smoking and vaping in designated public places and workplaces within the City, including a specific prohibition on Stratford General Hospital properties.

Machine-readable: smoking-vaping.json · Official website: http://www.city.stratford.on.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-25 · Smoking & vaping across Ontario · Smoking & vaping in other municipalities