Vape Juices / Ejuice

Vape juice (also called e-liquid or vape liquid) is the fluid that’s vaporized by a coil in your device. Most e-liquids are made from four main components: propylene glycol (PG), vegetable glycerin (VG), flavourings, and (optionally) nicotine.

PG carries flavour well and tends to feel “sharper” in the throat. VG is thicker and usually feels smoother while producing denser vapour. The PG/VG ratio matters because it affects coil wicking, vapour output, and throat feel — especially if you switch between pod systems and higher-power devices.

The difference is mainly how nicotine is formulated and how it feels at different strengths. Freebase nicotine is the traditional nicotine form used in many e-liquids. It can feel stronger or harsher at higher concentrations, which is why freebase is often used at lower strengths in higher-power devices.

Nicotine salts (nic salts) are designed to deliver nicotine more smoothly at higher strengths in low-power devices such as pod systems. If your search looks like “best nic salt vape liquid Canada for a pod device” or “smooth vape juice flavours with higher nicotine,” nic salts are typically the category you’re describing.

Practical tip: use the nicotine type that matches your device style — pods often pair best with nic salt, while higher-power kits are usually better with lower-strength freebase.

Yes. Many brands offer 0mg nicotine e-liquid (sometimes called “nicotine-free vape juice”). The ingredients are similar — PG/VG + flavourings — but with no nicotine added. Nicotine-free options are popular for users who want flavour and the habit replacement without nicotine.

If you’re buying vape juice Canada online, make sure you’re selecting the correct nicotine strength on the product page (0mg vs nic salt vs freebase).

Match viscosity and nicotine type to your hardware:

Pod systems / tighter airflow: often work best with thinner e-liquid (higher PG) and nic salt options for a smooth, satisfying experience at lower wattage.

Higher-power kits / sub-ohm setups: typically use higher VG blends because they wick well at higher vapour output and feel smoother with lower nicotine strengths.

If you’re unsure, browse by device type or explore brands in our Brands hub and compare what each e-liquid line is designed for.

“Vape flavours” is a broad term covering flavour profiles — fruit, mint/menthol, tobacco-style, and more. “Shisha vape flavours” usually refers to flavour profiles inspired by hookah-style blends: often smoother, layered, and aromatic. These profiles can be found in both freebase and nic salt formats depending on the brand line.

If you’re searching for “best vape juice flavours Canada” or “shisha vape flavours in vape liquid,” focus on reputable brands and choose a nicotine type that matches your device.

Many popular Canadian e-liquid lines (including well-known names people search like “Flavour Beast juice”) can exist in different formats, depending on the exact product line: some are designed for pods (nic salt), while others are designed for higher-power devices (often lower-strength freebase).

The quickest way to choose correctly is to confirm two things on the product page: nicotine type (nic salt vs freebase) and PG/VG ratio.

“Popcorn lung” is the nickname for bronchiolitis obliterans, a rare lung condition associated with high occupational exposure to certain chemicals (notably diacetyl) in specific industrial settings. The internet rumor came from the fact that diacetyl has been used as a flavouring ingredient in some contexts.

Here’s the key point for Canadian shoppers: Health Canada states there have been no confirmed cases of popcorn lung disease as a result of vaping in Canada. Health Canada also notes that diacetyl, once more common in vaping products, has been found only rarely in testing of vaping liquids in Canada.

This doesn’t mean vaping is “risk-free,” but it does mean the “vape juice automatically causes popcorn lung” claim is not supported by confirmed Canadian cases. As a practical rule: buy regulated products from reputable retailers and avoid unknown/modified liquids.

Pricing varies based on bottle size, brand, nicotine type, and — most importantly in Canada — excise duty and sales taxes. In general, larger bottles tend to offer better value per mL, while small-format pods and higher-strength nic salt formats can cost more per mL.

If you’re searching “vape juice Canada online free shipping,” remember that shipping promos may be offset by excise duties that apply per mL, so the best value usually comes from: (1) choosing the right format for your device, and (2) shopping by total cost after taxes.

Canada applies a federal vaping excise duty on vaping substances (including nicotine-free), calculated per mL (or per gram for solids). In some participating provinces/territories, an additional vaping duty applies on top of the federal amount under the coordinated system.

Note: Sales taxes (GST/HST/PST/QST) are separate from excise duty and depend on the shipping destination. Excise duty is one major reason pricing differs across Canada even for identical bottle sizes.

If you’re buying vape juice online, prioritize: clear nicotine labeling, clear bottle size (mL), reputable brands, and a retailer that ships from within Canada. This reduces surprises with compliance, product freshness, and tax stamping rules.

For a quick starting point, explore our Best Selling Vape Juices or browse e-liquid lines by manufacturer in Brands. If you also use disposables, you can compare formats in our Disposable Vapes category.