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Benson & Hedges is one of the premium names in the Canadian market and priced accordingly. If you’re here for the price or for something comparable, this covers both.
We don’t carry Benson & Hedges. We sell native cigarettes at $42 a carton.
What Benson & Hedges is
A brand founded in London in the 1870s that became one of the most widely recognised premium cigarettes in the world. The gold packaging was the signature for most of a century, and the positioning has always been upmarket — smooth, refined, priced above the everyday brands.
It remains available in Canada through the mainstream retail chain.
What it costs
A carton runs $135 to $165 depending on province. Premium brands sit at the top of Canadian pricing, and Canadian pricing is driven by tax:
| Component | Per carton of 200 |
|---|---|
| Federal excise duty | $38.92 |
| Provincial tobacco tax | $36.95 – $80.00 |
| Sales tax | Applied on top of both |
The closest native equivalents
Benson & Hedges is about smoothness rather than strength:
| Brand | Character | Carton |
|---|---|---|
| Playfare’s Full Flavour | The most modern-tasting in the native range — cleaner, slightly sweeter, faster burn | $42.00 |
| Canadian Classics Original | Balanced full flavour, strength without weight | $42.00 |
| Elite Full Flavour | Premium construction, denser leaf | $47.50 |
Smokeway describe Playfare’s as the brand that wins over smokers who found traditional native cigarettes too heavy. That’s the closest match in character to a premium international blend.
What we wouldn’t suggest: Rolled Gold. Far heavier than a B&H and a jarring switch.
Price comparison
| Carton of 200 | |
|---|---|
| Benson & Hedges in Canadian retail | $135 – $165 |
| Native carton from MohawkSmoke | $42.00 |
| Elite, our premium option | $47.50 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Benson & Hedges still sold in Canada?
Yes, through mainstream retail in plain packaging under Canadian regulations.
Why is it more expensive than other brands?
Premium positioning on top of Canada’s tax structure, which adds $76 to $119 per carton before sales tax.
What’s the closest alternative?
Playfare’s Full Flavour for smoothness, or Elite Full Flavour if you want premium construction.
Do you sell Benson & Hedges?
No. We carry native brands from $42 a carton.
More brands: see our guide to international cigarette brands in Canada.
Health warning: Smoking is addictive and harmful to health. These products contain nicotine and are for adult smokers of legal smoking age only.