Where can I smoke?

As of July 1, 2024, smoking or vaping is prohibited on University of Waterloo property. The usage of cannabis is also prohibited.

Smoking off campus

Smoking is permitted on city-owned property (Cambridge, Kitchener, Stratford, and Waterloo), which includes many streets and sidewalks on and adjacent to all UWaterloo campuses. Please observe the smoking policies of each municipality.

We ask that you please be courteous to our community neighbours and partners, and do not gather in front of businesses and areas to smoke.

The following streets are owned by the University and, therefore, smoking is not permitted, including but not limited to:

  • Ring Road
  • UW Campus Lane
  • Village Road
  • William Tutte Way
  • Rev Road
  • W Cul-de-sac
  • Residence Road
  • All building access routes and fire routes
  • All parking lot access routes

The following sidewalks along the Columbia Ice Fields (CIF) and Warrior Field (WF) also have smoking restrictions in accordance with the Smoke-Free Ontario Act's regulations on outdoor grounds of recreational facilities:

  • North side of Columbia Street West
  • South side of Frank Tompa Drive

Smoking is also not permitted on any University-owned biking and walking paths.

Please observe the smoking policies at Grand River Transit (GRT) bus shelters, the Transit Plaza, and on ION platforms.

 

 

 

Can I smoke in the David Johnston Research + Technology park?

This smoke-free policy will apply to the following University owned and operated locations:

  • Toby Jenkins Applied Health Sciences building
  • Research Advancement Centre I (RAC I)
  • Bauer Warehouse

This policy does not apply to University lands that are leased to third-parties, including non-University buildings in the Research + Technology Park. Specifically:

  • 275 Frank Tompa Dr (OpenText)
  • 295 Hagey Blvd. (Accelerator Centre, NAVBLUE, Geosyntec)
  • 300 Hagey Blvd (Stantec)
  • 375 Hagey Blvd (AGFA)
  • 420 Wes Graham Way (EY, Textnow, Borealis AI, Sustainable Waterloo Region)
  • 445 Wes Graham Way (SAP, HockeyTech, IMS)
  • 485 Wes Graham Way (RAC II / Quantum Valley Ideas Lab)

 

 

Can I smoke in my own vehicle on University property?

Smoking is not permitted inside or outside of personal vehicles while on University property.