As per Chapter 954, City of Orillia owned or leased properties are smoke and vape free (effective May 15, 2019). Smoking or vaping any tobacco, cannabis, e-liquid and herbal material used for waterpipes is prohibited in the following locations owned or leased by the City of Orillia:
- any property upon which is located a municipal building, park or beach
- any parking lot, trail, walkway, or lane
- any dock or pier
- on or within a vehicle located on City-owned or leased property
- on or within a boat located or moored on City-owned or leased property
City of Orillia owned or leased properties include: all municipal properties, City parks, beaches, trails, parking lots, 70 Front St. N. (Metro Plaza), Nordia (2 Hunter Valley Rd.), Port of Orillia, Stephen Leacock Museum, Orillia Opera House and Orillia Public Library.
For specific locations, view the detailed map.
| Smoking/Vaping Exemptions |
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Council provided general and specific exemptions to the smoking/vaping by-law which include:
| General Exemptions - Person |
- Smoking/vaping on any portion of a highway (see FAQ for more information)
- Smoking/vaping while situated on a vessel containing sleeping, cooking, and toilet facilities that is moored within a City-owned or leased water lot
- Smoking/vaping on a campsite within a park, provided the campsite has been approved by the City in conjunction with a special event
- Entitled to possess cannabis for medical purposes and can provide the necessary documentation immediately upon request of an Officer
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| Specific Exemption - City-Owned/Leased Properties |
- Current designated smoking area at Nordia property (2 Hunter Valley Rd.)
- Stephen Leacock Museum (50 Museum Dr.) during special events, subject to smoking permit being issued by the City’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Department
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If you have questions or would like to report smoking or vaping in prohibited outdoor areas on City-owned or leased property, please contact the City’s By-law Office at:
Phone: 705-325-2313
Email: By-law@orillia.ca
To help investigate complaints, please provide:
- Your name and phone number or email for follow-up
- Date and time you witnessed smoking/vaping in prohibited outdoor areas
- Description of person or people smoking/vaping
- The location where you witnessed people smoking/vaping
If you have questions or want to report smoking or vaping in enclosed public areas, workplaces, schools or hospital property, please contact the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit at:
Phone: 1-877-721-7520
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| Resources |
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Smoke Free Ontario
Quit Smoking
Recreational Cannabis
Orillia Smoking and Vaping By-law Rack Card
Orillia Smoking and Vaping By-law Poster
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| Frequently Asked Questions |
| Is smoking/vaping allowed on sidewalks? |
The City’s Smoking/Vaping By-law does not apply to sidewalks located adjacent to a roadway, however, the Smoke-Free Ontario Act does prohibit smoking/vaping in public areas (includes the sidewalk area) in the following locations:
- within a nine (9) metre radius of the perimeter of a sidewalk patio
- within 20 metres of any point of the perimeter of the grounds of which a community recreational facility or school is located
- within a bus shelter
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| Is smoking/vaping allowed in parking lots? |
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The City’s Smoking/Vaping By-law prohibits smoking/vaping within a City-owned or leased parking lot. This includes all Municipal Parking Lots on a City-owned property, the Metro Plaza parking lot (70 Front St. N.), and the Nordia parking lot (2 Hunter Valley Rd.).
This By-law applies to individuals smoking/vaping on or within vehicles on all City-owned or leased parking lots.
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| What do I do if I witness someone smoking in a City-owned/leased area? |
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If you have questions, or you want to report smoking or vaping in prohibited areas on City owned or leased property, please contact the City’s By-law Office at:
Phone: 705-325-2313
Email: By-law@orillia.ca
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| Why has the smoking/vaping prohibition been introduced? |
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Orillia Council is committed to fostering a healthier, greener community. With the legalization of recreational cannabis and the negative effects of smoking and vaping, Council wanted to create public spaces that were smoke and vape free in an effort to provide a welcoming environment that contributes to the overall well-being of our residents and visitors.
City-owned or leased property that is smoke/vape free helps:
- users avoid the effects and irritation of second-hand smoke/vapour
- promote positive role-modeling for youth and reduce the initiation of smoking and vaping among our youth
- increase the number of people who quit smoking
- reduce the amount of litter associated with smoking/vaping
- protect animals and toddlers from ingesting discarded smoking/vaping materials
- address risk of fire from discarded smoking materials
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| Hosting a special event on City-owned property? |
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Please contact the Manager of Tourism to assist with promoting the event as smoke/vape free.
Phone: 705-325-1612
Email: visit@orillia.ca
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