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The three territories have the highest cigarette prices in Canada — and the highest tobacco taxes. Nunavut charges $80 a carton, more than double Ontario’s rate.
The three territorial rates
| Territory | Per cigarette | Per carton |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Territories | 34.4¢ | $68.80 |
| Yukon | 37.0¢ | $74.00 |
| Nunavut | 40.0¢ | $80.00 |
Yukon raised its rate to 37 cents on 1 January 2026.
Federal excise duty adds $38.92 on top of each.
| Territory | Total tobacco tax per carton |
|---|---|
| Northwest Territories | $107.72 |
| Yukon | $112.92 |
| Nunavut | $118.92 |
In Nunavut, $118.92 of a carton is tobacco tax before GST — nearly three times what a native carton costs outright.
One thing in the territories’ favour
None of the three charges a territorial sales tax. Only the 5% federal GST applies, where Atlantic Canada adds 15% HST.
That softens the blow slightly, but freight costs more than undo it.
What cigarettes actually cost up north
| Format | Typical territorial price |
|---|---|
| Pack of 20 | $20+ |
| Carton of 200 | $180 – $200+ |
Fly-in communities run considerably higher. In some Nunavut hamlets a carton can exceed $250, because everything arrives by air.
How the territories compare
| Jurisdiction | Tobacco tax per carton |
|---|---|
| Ontario | $36.95 |
| Quebec | $41.80 |
| British Columbia | $65.00 |
| Northwest Territories | $68.80 |
| Yukon | $74.00 |
| Nunavut | $80.00 |
Full breakdown for every province and territory in our guide to cigarette prices in Canada.
Native cigarettes: why they cost less
Native cigarettes are manufactured at licensed First Nations facilities in Canada and sold under Indigenous tobacco rights, outside the same tax structure.
| Carton of 200 | |
|---|---|
| Retail in the territories | $180 – $200+ |
| Native carton from MohawkSmoke | $42.00 |
| Native rollies, bag of 200 | $27.00 |
| At 40+ carton volume pricing | $31.50 |
What we ship north
| 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 |
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Where we deliver
Yukon — Whitehorse, Dawson City, Watson Lake, Haines Junction, Carmacks, Mayo and Faro.
Northwest Territories — Yellowknife, Hay River, Inuvik, Fort Smith, Behchokǫ̀, Fort Simpson, Norman Wells and Tuktoyaktuk.
Nunavut — Iqaluit, Rankin Inlet, Arviat, Baker Lake, Cambridge Bay, Pond Inlet, Igloolik and Kugluktuk.
Be realistic about timing. Northern delivery is not one to three days. Road- accessible communities like Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Hay River typically take five to ten days. Fly-in communities take longer and can be affected by weather, particularly in winter.
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Frequently asked questions
Which part of Canada has the most expensive cigarettes?
Nunavut. The territorial tobacco tax is 40 cents per cigarette — $80 a carton, more than double Ontario’s — and most communities are fly-in, which adds freight.
How much is tobacco tax in Yukon?
37 cents per cigarette, or $74 per carton of 200. That rate took effect 1 January 2026.
How much is tobacco tax in the Northwest Territories?
34.4 cents per cigarette — $68.80 per carton.
Do the territories charge sales tax?
No territorial sales tax — only the 5% federal GST.
How long does delivery take to the territories?
Five to ten days to road-accessible communities. Fly-in communities take longer, and winter weather can add further delay.
Do you deliver to Nunavut?
Yes, including Iqaluit and the hamlets. Timing depends on air freight schedules.
Sources: Federal excise duty from CRA notice EDN105. Territorial tobacco tax rates from the governments of Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut — Nunavut figure from the GN tax rate sheet effective 1 January 2026. Retail price ranges are market estimates.
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