Tobacco and nicotine age limits in Nunavut (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Nunavut bans providing tobacco or smoking products, which include vapour products, to a minor; the Age of Majority Act sets the age at 19. Smoking, including vaping, is banned in workplaces, public structures, public conveyances and vehicles with a minor present. Tobacco and vapour products with any flavour other than tobacco may not be sold.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Minimum age to buy tobaccoTobacco and nicotine products | 19 years [1] |
| Minimum age to buy e-cigarettesTobacco and nicotine products | 19 years [1] |
| Nicotine pouchesTobacco and nicotine products | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Smoking ban in indoor public placesTobacco and nicotine products | Yes [1] |
| Smoking ban on public transportTobacco and nicotine products | Yes [1] |
| Flavoured tobacco and e-cigarettesTobacco and nicotine products | Selling tobacco or vapour products with any flavour other than tobacco is banned, as is selling products for flavouring them. Herbal shisha may only be flavoured by natural herbs. [1] |
| Smoking in cars with childrenTobacco and nicotine products | Smoking, including vaping, is banned in a motor vehicle, motorized boat or other motorized conveyance when a minor (under 19) is present, enclosed or not. [1] |
| E-cigarettes in indoor public placesTobacco and nicotine products | Yes. Smoking under the Act includes vaping, and it is banned at workplaces and in public structures. [1] |
Notes
- The Tobacco and Smoking Act refers to a minor; the Age of Majority Act sets the age of majority at 19. Read from Internet Archive snapshots of the official consolidations.
- Vapour products are smoking products under the Act.
- No provision on nicotine pouches was found in the statutes read for this jurisdiction. Federal rules on such products were not read.
- Smoke is defined to include vaping. A public structure is any building or structure the public can access, covered or not, excluding streets and roads. Exceptions apply.
- A public conveyance is any vehicle, boat or other conveyance the public can access, whether or not a fee is charged.
- Read from an Internet Archive snapshot of the official consolidation (current to 31 May 2023). Minor has the meaning in the Age of Majority Act, which sets 19.
Sources
- Territorial Printer, Nunavut: Tobacco and Smoking Act, Official Consolidation, C.S.Nu. c. T-40 (Internet Archive snapshot of 12 February 2026; consolidation date 31 May 2023) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
National rules that also apply
These rules are set at national level in Canada and apply here too, alongside the rules above. All national rules for Canada
| Minimum age to buy tobacco | 18 years (source: Government of Canada (Justice Laws)) |
|---|---|
| Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes | 18 years (source: Government of Canada (Justice Laws)) |
Nunavut and neighbouring provinces and territories
| Province or territory | Minimum age to buy tobacco | Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes | Nicotine pouches | Smoking ban in indoor public places | Smoking ban on public transport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nunavut | 19 | 19 | ⚠ Not yet verified | Yes | Yes |
| Northwest Territories | 19 | 19 | ⚠ Not yet verified | Yes | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Manitoba | 18 | 18 | ⚠ Not yet verified | Yes | Yes |
More rules in Nunavut
- CannabisPossession for personal use: Legal within limits (19+)
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 50 km/h · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 90 km/h
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 16 (Class 5) · Earliest age to drive a car supervised: 15 (Class 7 learner's licence)
- FireworksConsumers may buy and use category F2 fireworks: No, unless the Fire Marshal authorises
- Statutory minimum wageNational statutory minimum wage: Yes
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Banned (holding or using) · Hands-free use: Allowed
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes
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