Planning a trip to Canada with a vape pen? Here are the airline and security rules, what Canadian law says about vaping, and how to pack your device.

Can You Fly With a Vape Pen To Canada?

What is a Vape Pen?

A vape pen is a small battery-powered device that heats e-liquid into an aerosol you inhale. Most e-liquids contain nicotine, which is addictive.

This guide is for adults who already vape. If you don't use nicotine, don't start.

Can You Fly With A Vape Pen To Canada?

Yes. Keep it in your carry-on bag, not your checked luggage. CATSA, Canada's airport screening agency, allows e-cigarettes in carry-on bags and refill liquid in containers of 100 ml (3.4 oz) or less.

Transport Canada says e-cigarettes and spare batteries are not allowed in checked baggage. Don't hide your vape in a checked bag.

Are There Any Other Restrictions?

Cannabis is the big one. Health Canada says it's illegal to take cannabis and cannabis products, including CBD, across the Canadian border, even when traveling from a place where cannabis is legal.

The minimum age to buy vaping products depends on the province or territory, so bring photo ID.

Are Vape Pens Illegal in Canada?

Regulation of Vape Pens in Canada

Nicotine vaping products are legal in Canada. Under federal rules in effect since July 2021, vaping products sold in Canada are capped at 20 mg/mL of nicotine.

Provinces and territories set their own rules on sales age, flavors and where you can vape. Check the rules for the area you're visiting.

Health Concerns Related To Vaping

Nicotine is addictive, and vaping is not risk-free. If you don't smoke or vape, don't start.

Conclusion

Vape pens are legal in Canada. Pack yours in your carry-on, leave any cannabis products at home, and follow local rules on where to vape.

Tips for Bringing a Vape Pen on a Plane

Here are the key rules for flying with a vape.

Keep It In Your Carry-On

The TSA allows vapes in carry-on bags only, never in checked luggage. Each lithium-ion battery must be 100 watt-hours or less, and you must protect the device from turning on by accident.

Pack Batteries And Liquids Safely

Keep spare batteries in a case so the terminals can't touch metal or each other. Carry e-liquid in bottles of 100 ml (3.4 oz) or less, inside your liquids bag.

Don't Vape Or Charge On Board

The FAA says vapes must never be used or charged on the aircraft. Airlines may also limit how many devices you carry, so check your airline's rules.

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Sources

• Electronic cigarettes (or e-cigarettes) and e-cigarette accessories, CATSA
• Lithium Batteries Part 2: What You Didn't Know About Travelling with Them, Transport Canada
• About vaping, Health Canada
• The Cannabis Act: Here's what you need to know, Health Canada