Tobacco and nicotine age limits in Yukon (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Yukon sets 19 as the minimum age for tobacco and vaping products, according to a Government of Yukon news release. Smoking and vaping are banned in enclosed public places and workplaces, public vehicles and private vehicles with a young person present. Flavoured tobacco products 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 [2] |
| Smoking ban on public transportTobacco and nicotine products | Yes [2] |
| Flavoured tobacco and e-cigarettesTobacco and nicotine products | Selling, giving or supplying flavoured tobacco products is banned. Flavoured vaping products are banned only where prescribed by regulation. [2] |
| Smoking in cars with childrenTobacco and nicotine products | Smoking or vaping is banned in a private vehicle when a young person (a minor under the Age of Majority Act) is in it. [2] |
| E-cigarettes in indoor public placesTobacco and nicotine products | Yes. Smoking and vaping are both banned in enclosed public places and enclosed places of employment. [2] |
Notes
- Source is a Government of Yukon news release announcing that the Tobacco and Vaping Products Control and Regulation Act came into force on 10 March 2020; the Act itself (laws.yukon.ca) could not be read. The release says an individual must be 19 years old to sell or to use tobacco and vaping products.
- Same release and age as for tobacco: the age of 19 applies to tobacco and vaping products. The Act text could not be read.
- The Yukon Act could not be read from an official source (laws.yukon.ca and yukon.ca refuse automated access), so this rule is not verified.
- Read from an Internet Archive snapshot of the unofficial consolidation published by the Yukon Legislative Counsel Office; laws.yukon.ca refuses automated access.
- The regulations that prescribe flavoured vaping products were not read. Read from an Internet Archive snapshot of the unofficial consolidation published by the Yukon Legislative Counsel Office; laws.yukon.ca refuses automated access.
Sources
- Government of Yukon: New Tobacco and Vaping Products Control and Regulation Act in force (news release 20-052, 10 March 2020; archived) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Yukon Legislative Counsel Office: Tobacco and Vaping Products Control and Regulation Act, SY 2019, c.14, unofficial consolidation (Internet Archive snapshot of 21 November 2024) (consulted 10 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)) |
Yukon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon | 19 | 19 | ⚠ Not yet verified | Yes | Yes |
| British Columbia | 19 | 19 | ⚠ Not yet verified | Yes | Yes |
| Northwest Territories | 19 | 19 | ⚠ Not yet verified | Yes | ⚠ Not yet verified |
More rules in Yukon
- CannabisPossession for personal use: Legal within limits (19+) · Growing at home: Yes, up to 4 plants at the dwelling
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 50 km/h · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 50 km/h (unless posted)
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 16 · Earliest age to drive a car supervised: 15 (learner's licence)
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Cycle (bicycle rules)
- Statutory minimum wageNational statutory minimum wage: Yes · Current adult minimum wage (gross): $18.51 per hour
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Banned · Hands-free use: Full licence holders only
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes
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