
Prince Edward Island has the strictest tobacco laws in Canada. A pack of 20 runs about $17 to $19, a carton $150 to $170 — and you must be 21 to buy.
PEI is the only province with a 21+ tobacco law
In 2020 Prince Edward Island raised the legal purchase age for tobacco and vaping products from 19 to 21 — the first and still the only Canadian province to do so.
Everywhere else in Canada the age is 19, except Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec and Saskatchewan, where it’s 18.
PEI also restricts vaping products to tobacco flavour only.
How much is a pack of cigarettes in PEI?
| Format | Typical PEI price |
|---|---|
| Pack of 20 | $17 – $19 |
| Pack of 25 | $21 – $24 |
| Carton of 200 | $150 – $170 |
Where the money goes
Federal excise duty
$38.92 per carton of 200, the same everywhere.
PEI tobacco tax
Prince Edward Island charges 30 cents per cigarette.
| Format | PEI tobacco tax |
|---|---|
| Pack of 20 | $6.00 |
| Carton of 200 | $60.00 |
And then 15% HST
Applied to the price after both tobacco taxes are included.
What it adds up to
| Component | Per carton of 200 |
|---|---|
| Federal excise duty | $38.92 |
| PEI tobacco tax | $60.00 |
| Tobacco tax subtotal | $98.92 |
| HST (15%) | Applied on top |
How PEI compares
| Jurisdiction | Tobacco tax per carton | Legal age |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | $36.95 | 19 |
| New Brunswick | $51.04 | 19 |
| Nova Scotia | $59.04 | 19 |
| Prince Edward Island | $60.00 | 21 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $65.00 | 19 |
Full breakdown in our guide to cigarette prices in Canada.
Native cigarettes: why they cost less
| Carton of 200 | |
|---|---|
| Retail in PEI | $150 – $170 |
| Native carton from MohawkSmoke | $42.00 |
| Native rollies, bag of 200 | $27.00 |
| At 40+ carton volume pricing | $31.50 |
What we ship to PEI
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Native carton, 200 king size | $42.00 |
| Rollies, bag of 200 | $27.00 |
| Premium — Elite, Canadian Goose | $47.50 |
| At 40+ cartons | $31.50 |
Fifteen brands. Our brands guide ranks them by strength.
Where we deliver in Prince Edward Island
Two to four days to most PEI addresses, tracked and discreetly packaged.
Charlottetown, Summerside, Stratford, Cornwall, Montague, Kensington, Souris, Alberton, Georgetown, Tignish, O’Leary, Borden-Carleton and rural routes across the island.
Free shipping over $300, otherwise $25 flat. Crypto orders save 10%.
You must be 21 or older to buy tobacco in Prince Edward Island — the highest minimum age in Canada.
Compare other provinces: Nova Scotia · New Brunswick · Newfoundland and Labrador · all thirteen jurisdictions
Frequently asked questions
What’s the legal smoking age in PEI?
21. Prince Edward Island raised it from 19 in 2020 and remains the only Canadian province with a 21+ requirement.
How much is a pack of cigarettes in PEI?
Between roughly $17 and $19 for a pack of 20.
How much tax is on a carton in PEI?
$60.00 in provincial tobacco tax plus $38.92 federal excise — $98.92 per carton before 15% HST.
Why does PEI have a higher smoking age?
The province raised it in 2020 as a public health measure aimed at reducing youth uptake. It also limits vaping products to tobacco flavour only.
How long does delivery take to PEI?
Typically two to four days.
Sources: Federal excise duty from CRA notice EDN105. PEI tobacco tax from the Government of Prince Edward Island. Legal age per the Tobacco and Electronic Smoking Device Sales and Access Act. Retail price ranges are market estimates.
Health warning: Smoking is addictive and harmful to health. For adult smokers of legal smoking age only — 21+ in Prince Edward Island.
