Where you can smoke
Cannabis is legal across Canada for adults, but each province sets the age and the places you can consume, and cities add their own bylaws. Summary current to fall 2026. Rules change, so check locally.
| Province | Age | Public consumption | Hotels | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 19 | Allowed where tobacco smoking is allowed, including most sidewalks and parks. Not in enclosed public spaces, vehicles, or within 20 m of playgrounds and sports fields. | Designated smoking guest rooms only. | Licensed private stores (AGCO) and the Ontario Cannabis Store online. |
| British Columbia | 19 | Allowed where tobacco is, except near playgrounds, sports fields and bus stops. Vancouver bans smoking in all parks and on beaches. | Host's choice; ask before booking. | Licensed private stores and BC Cannabis Stores. |
| Québec | 21 | Banned in most outdoor public places, including streets and parks in Montréal. | Rarely permitted. Private rentals with host approval. | SQDC (government) stores only. |
| Alberta | 18 | Provincial rules allow some outdoor use, but Calgary and Banff ban public consumption. | Host's choice; most hotels are smoke-free. | AGLC-licensed private stores. |
| Nova Scotia | 19 | Allowed where tobacco is; Halifax limits smoking on municipal property to designated areas. | Host's choice. | NSLC stores. |
| Manitoba | 19 | Banned in outdoor public places. | Host's choice. | Licensed private stores. |
Never cross a border with it
Taking cannabis into or out of Canada is illegal, even to or from places where it is legal. Buy here, finish it here.
30 grams in public
Adults can carry up to 30 g of dried cannabis (or equivalent) in public and share it with other adults.
Indoors means private
Smoking is banned in all enclosed public places, including bars, clubs and restaurants. Private homes and designated hotel rooms are the exceptions.
Edibles take time
Effects can take 30 minutes to 2 hours. Start low and wait before taking more. Legal edibles are capped at 10 mg THC per package.
No driving, no boating
Cannabis-impaired driving or boating is a criminal offence with roadside testing. Book a ride.
Licensed stores only
Buying from unlicensed sellers is illegal. Licensed products carry an excise stamp on the package.