Last updated: September 21, 2022

Smoke Free Status of Outdoor Places

Does the law require any outdoor or quasi-outdoor spaces to be smoke free or restrict smoking in any way? Examples of such places include within a specified distance of doorways, outdoor patios of bars or restaurants, parks/beaches, outdoor stadiums, and outdoor markets.
Yes

Playgrounds and amusement parks

Analysis

The law prohibits smoking in playgrounds and amusement parks.

Within 10 meters from the entrance to healthcare institutions

Analysis

The law prohibits smoking within 10 meters from the entrance of institutions providing medical care and services.

Within 10 meters from the premises of educational institutions

Analysis

The law prohibits smoking within 10 meters from the premises of preschools, general education, pre-vocational and secondary vocational, higher, and post-secondary educational institutions

Within five meters from the entrance of youth sport organizations

Analysis

The law prohibits smoking within five meters from the entrance of youth sport organizations.

Outdoor areas of public catering facilities

Analysis

Effective March 15, 2022, smoking is prohibited in outdoor areas of public catering facilities.