Smoking is regulated under the Provincial Tobacco Reduction Act and the Municipal Smoking Control Bylaw 19-2010. This page will provide an overview of these regulations, but please refer to the actual legislation for more detailed information. Original copies of the bylaw are available by contacting the Municipal Clerk.

What is the law?

• Smoking is prohibited in public places and workplaces in Alberta.
• Smoking is prohibited within 5 meters of a doorway, window or air intake of public places in Alberta.
• Smoking is prohibited in hotels, inns, guesthouses, hostels and bed and break fast facilities in Canmore*.
• Managers of hotels must not permit smoking by guests in hotel rooms in Canmore.

Who was the second community in Canada to prohibit smoking in hotel rooms?

• Canmore!