Saskatchewan Vaping Laws & Government Taxes on Vaping Products 2026: What You Need to Know
Saskatchewan has some changed their tax and vaping regulation. If you vape or buy vaping products in Saskatchewan, here's exactly what the rules are as of 2026.
Quick summary: The legal age to buy vaping products in Saskatchewan is 19. Flavoured vapes can only be sold in adult-only specialty vape shops. The maximum nicotine concentration is 20mg/mL. Vaping is prohibited in enclosed public spaces, within 3 metres of building entrances, and on school grounds. Saskatchewan charges GST (5%), PST (6%), and a dedicated 20% Vapour Products Tax on all vaping products — a combined 31% tax rate at the till.
Legal Age to Buy Vaping Products
As of February 1, 2024, the minimum legal age to purchase vaping products in Saskatchewan is 19 years old. This was raised from 18 under amendments to the Tobacco and Vapour Products Control Act.
Valid government-issued photo ID is required at point of purchase — in store and for online orders. Vaping The Way verifies age at checkout for all online purchases and requires ID upon delivery.
Where Can You Buy Flavoured Vapes in Saskatchewan?
This is the regulation that matters most to most vapers. Since September 1, 2021, the sale of flavoured vaping products — everything except tobacco, mint, and menthol flavours — is restricted to adult-only specialty vape shops.
Convenience stores, gas stations, and any retailer where people under 19 are permitted to enter can only sell tobacco-flavoured, mint, and menthol vaping products.
This is why you won't find fruit, dessert, or candy-flavoured vapes at a gas station in Saskatchewan — and why a dedicated vape shop like Vaping The Way carries the full range of flavours that other retailers can't stock.
Nicotine Strength Limits
The maximum nicotine concentration for vaping products sold in Canada is 20mg/mL, established under federal regulation effective July 2021. This applies across all provinces including Saskatchewan. Products above this strength cannot be legally manufactured or imported for sale in Canada.
All vaping products sold at Vaping The Way comply with this limit.
Where You Can and Can't Vape
| Location | Vaping Permitted? |
|---|---|
| Enclosed public places (restaurants, malls, offices) | ❌ No |
| Workplaces | ❌ No |
| Within 3 metres of building entrances, windows, air intakes | ❌ No |
| School grounds | ❌ No |
| Vehicles with passengers under 16 | ❌ No |
| Outdoor public spaces (general) | ✅ Generally yes* |
| Inside adult-only vape shops | ✅ Sampling only |
| Private property (with owner permission) | ✅ Yes |
*Municipalities may have additional bylaws restricting outdoor vaping. Regina, for example, prohibits vaping at City-owned recreational facilities including playgrounds, spray pads, skating rinks, and sports fields, as well as on outdoor restaurant and bar patios.
Advertising Restrictions
Under both federal and provincial law, vaping products cannot be advertised in a way that is appealing to or visible to young people. This includes restrictions on signage in stores where minors are present, and a general ban on broadcast advertising and most online promotion outside of age-gated platforms.
This is why you won't see vaping ads on social media or billboards — and why organic search and word of mouth are the primary ways Saskatchewan vapers find products and shops.
Taxes on Vaping Products in Saskatchewan
Vaping products in Saskatchewan are hit with four layers of tax. Three show up at the till — GST, PST, and the provincial Vapour Products Tax (VPT). A fourth, the federal excise tax on e-liquid, is collected upstream and already baked into the retail price before the product hits the shelf.
Federal Excise Tax — How It Works
Since October 1, 2022, the federal government charges an excise tax on all vaping substances (e-liquids, pods, disposables) manufactured or imported for sale in Canada. It's tiered based on the volume of liquid in the product, and collected at the manufacturer or importer level — so it's already in the retail price before you buy.
All vaping products sold at retail must carry a federal "DUTY PAID" excise stamp. This confirms the excise has been paid before the product reached the shelf.
Saskatchewan note: Saskatchewan is not part of the federal Coordinated Vaping Duty System — meaning Saskatchewan vapers pay only the federal excise rate of $1.12, not the doubled combined rate of $2.24 that applies in provinces like Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, and Manitoba. Saskatchewan's own 20% VPT replaces the coordinated provincial excise in practice.
The Three Taxes Added at Checkout
On top of the shelf price, Saskatchewan adds three taxes at checkout on every vaping purchase:
| Tax | Rate |
|---|---|
| GST — Goods & Services Tax (federal) | 5% |
| PST — Provincial Sales Tax (Saskatchewan) | 6% |
| VPT — Vapour Products Tax (Saskatchewan) | 20% |
| Total added at checkout | 31% |
What You Actually Pay — Three Real Examples
Here's what three common purchases look like once all taxes are applied. The federal excise is already included in the shelf price — the 31% is what gets added on top at checkout.
The greyed-out federal excise line is already included in the shelf price — it's shown for transparency, not because it's added again at checkout.
All prices at vapingtheway.ca are all-in retail prices. The federal excise is already factored into what you see. GST, PST, and VPT are calculated and shown at checkout before you complete your order — no surprises.
What This Means for Vapers in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan's regulations is strict, if you want access to the full range of flavoured vaping products disposables, pod systems, e-liquids in fruit, dessert, or any non-tobacco/mint/menthol flavour. You need to buy from a trusted licensed adult-only specialty vape shop, either in person or online with age verification.
Vaping The Way operates 7 locations in Regina and locations across Saskatchewan in Yorkton, Estevan, Weyburn, Humboldt, Warman, and Melfort — all adult-only specialty vape shops compliant with provincial regulations. Our online store ships free across Canada on orders over $75.00 with age verification at checkout.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the legal vaping age in Saskatchewan?
Can I buy flavoured vapes at a convenience store in Saskatchewan?
Can I vape inside a vape shop in Saskatchewan?
What is the maximum nicotine strength allowed in Saskatchewan?
Can I order flavoured vapes online in Saskatchewan?
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— Nick, VTW
