Vape and Smoke Shops for Sale in BC

British Columbia currently has 16 active listings for vape and smoke shops. The median asking price is $169,000. Vancouver has the most listings in this category (6).

$169,000

Median asking price

$73,750–$411,750

Typical price range

4

New this month

Vape and Smoke Shops for sale in Forest Grove

BusinessNew

$2,499,000

4531 CANIM-HENDRIX LAKE ROAD, Forest Grove, BC

Vape and Smoke Shops4,590 square feet

Business

$189,000

2409 39 Street, Vernon, BC

Vape and Smoke Shops2,346 square feetOwner-Operator

Business

$65,000

Address not disclosed · Delta, BC

Retail › Smoke Shop

Vape and Smoke Shops in top BC cities

Vancouver (6)Delta (2)New Westminster (2)Mission (1)Vernon (1)North Vancouver (1)Surrey (1)Forest Grove (1)

Related categories

Convenience Stores (34)Grocery Stores (33)Gift Shops (16)Liquor Stores (16)Clothing Stores (14)Florist Shops (11)

How to buy vape and smoke shops in BC

Tobacco retailers in BC need a Tobacco Retail Authorization from the provincial government for each location, and vapour product retailers file a Notice of Intent with the Ministry of Health — both are separate from the standard municipal business licence, and sales come with specific rules on product display, advertising, and age verification (BC's legal age for tobacco and vapour products is 19). Confirm the business's tobacco retail authorization and, for vapour products, its Notice of Intent filing are current and that its in-store display complies with current restrictions, since these rules have tightened over time and are actively enforced through compliance checks.

General information only, not legal or regulatory advice — requirements vary by municipality and change over time. Verify current requirements with the relevant licensing body before making an offer.

Frequently asked questions

How to value vape and smoke shops in BC

Owner-operated stores are priced on SDE, and the price is normally quoted plus stock at value (SAV): the business price excludes saleable inventory, which the buyer pays for separately at cost on the closing date.

SDE method for the going concern, with inventory counted and paid for at closing at cost.
Asset method: fixtures, coolers and equipment at used value, useful when the lease is short or earnings are weak.

Market context: 16 active vape and smoke shops listings in BC, with a median asking price of $169,000 and a typical range of $73,750 to $411,750. Asking prices are the seller's opening position, not what the business sold for.

Read the full guide: how to value a convenience store, grocery or retail business

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Vape and Smoke Shops for sale in Mission

Business

$19,900

209 32530 LOUGHEED HIGHWAY, Mission, BC

Retail › Smoke Shop549 square feetOwner-Operator

Vape and Smoke Shops for sale in Vancouver

Business

$149,000

Address not disclosed · Vancouver, BC

Retail › Smoke Shop566 square feetTurnkey

Business

$70,000

3903 KNIGHT STREET, Vancouver, BC

Retail › Smoke Shop515 square feetOwner-Operator

Business

$4,100,000

2309 Aberdeen Road, Merritt, BC

8,090 square feetOwner-Operator

Business

$70,000

2065 W 41ST AVENUE, Vancouver, BC

Retail › Smoke Shop900 square feet

Business

$2,900,000

1605 RENFREW STREET, Vancouver, BC

Retail › Smoke ShopTurnkey

Business

$129,000

Address not disclosed · Delta, BC

Retail › Smoke Shop700 square feetTurnkey

Vape and Smoke Shops for sale in North Vancouver

Business

$399,000

Address not disclosed · North Vancouver, BC

Retail › Smoke Shop617 square feetFranchise

Vape and Smoke Shops for sale in New Westminster

Business

$75,000

804A 20TH STREET, New Westminster, BC

Retail › Smoke Shop600 square feet

Business

$198,000

124 370 E BROADWAY, Vancouver, BC

Retail › Smoke Shop815 square feet

Business

$250,000

Address not disclosed · Surrey, BC

Retail › Smoke Shop559 square feetTurnkey

Business

$450,000

Address not disclosed · New Westminster, BC

Retail › Smoke ShopTurnkey

Business

$99,000

468 SEYMOUR STREET, Vancouver, BC

Retail › Smoke Shop575 square feetOwner-Operator

Does a smoke shop need special registration in BC?

Yes — tobacco retailers need a Tobacco Retail Authorization from the provincial government. It is issued to a specific business at a specific location and is not transferable, so a buyer generally applies for a new one (the province says an approved authorization is sent in approximately 10 business days). Vapour product retailers file a Notice of Intent with the Ministry of Health. Both are separate from the standard municipal business licence, so confirm what the business holds and plan for the new owner's own application.

What compliance issues should I check before buying a smoke shop?

Ask for the store's history on age-verification and display-rule compliance checks — BC actively enforces these rules, and a poor compliance record is worth understanding before you take over the business.

Does a smoke shop's tobacco authorization pass to the buyer?

No. The Ministry of Finance requires a Tobacco Retail Authorization for every location that sells taxable tobacco. It is not transferable and is issued to a specific business at a specific location, so the Province says a buyer who acquires a business that sells tobacco must apply for their own, and must also reapply after relocating or changing the legal business name. Stock must come from a registered wholesaler with a wholesaler permit. Plan the application into the closing timeline with your lawyer.

What products can a BC vape shop legally sell, and how does that affect the stock I am buying?

The Province says vapour products sold in BC must contain nicotine, nicotine salts or cannabis, and selling products that contain only flavours is illegal. It also states a maximum nicotine strength for vapour products and a minimum purchase age of 19. Before you pay for inventory, ask for a product list, check it against the current rules, and ask your lawyer to exclude or discount any stock that could not lawfully be sold.

Can a vape shop sell flavoured products to anyone who walks in?

Not necessarily. Fraser Health explains that BC's E-Substances Regulation restricts sales of flavoured e-substances to age-restricted sales facilities, and that vapour retailers submit a Notice of Intent to the Ministry of Health. Confirm whether the shop operates as an age-restricted facility and what it has filed, because a change of layout, relocation or owner could affect that. Ask the Ministry of Health or the local health authority to confirm the current requirements for your plans.