Can You Ship Vapes and Tobacco in Ontario?
Yes, but like alcohol and cannabis, tobacco and vaping products are age-restricted in Ontario. The sale and delivery of these products is regulated under the Smoke-Free Ontario Act (SFOA) and the Tobacco Tax Act.
The minimum age to purchase tobacco and vaping products in Ontario is 19 years old, and age verification is required at the point of sale — including delivery.
What Products Are Covered?
These regulations apply to:
- Cigarettes and cigars
- Vape devices and e-cigarettes
- Vape liquid (e-juice), with or without nicotine
- Heated tobacco products
- Smokeless tobacco — chewing tobacco, snuff, etc.
- Rolling papers and accessories marketed for tobacco use
Age Verification Requirements
Under the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, anyone selling or delivering tobacco or vaping products must verify the buyer is 19+. For delivery, this means:
- The driver must check valid, government-issued photo ID at the door
- Delivery must be refused if the recipient cannot produce valid ID
- Products cannot be left unattended (no "safe drop" for age-restricted items)
Advertising and Packaging Restrictions
Ontario has strict rules about how tobacco and vaping products can be displayed and promoted:
- No promotion or advertising of tobacco products to the public
- Vaping product advertising is restricted — no lifestyle marketing or appeals to youth
- For delivery, use plain, unmarked outer packaging with no product branding visible
How Weels Handles Tobacco & Vape Delivery
Weels makes age-restricted delivery simple and compliant:
- 19+ age verification at the door — our driver app enforces ID checks before the package is released
- No safe drops — age-restricted packages require a verified handoff, never left unattended
- Same-day delivery, 7 days a week — across the Greater Toronto Area starting at $16/package
- Photo proof and audit trail — every delivery is documented with timestamps and photos
- Store integrations — connect via Shopify, Square, WooCommerce, or our API
Get Started
If you sell vapes, e-liquid, or tobacco products in Ontario and need compliant delivery, sign up for free or contact our team.