Find a legal cannabis store
Every province runs its own system. Pick yours to go straight to the official government store or the provincial list of licensed retailers, the only places that sell legal, lab-tested cannabis in Canada.
Free directory. Official government and licensed sources only, never a paid listing.
Official stores, province by province
British Columbia
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Newfoundland and Labrador
Yukon
Northwest Territories
Make sure it's the real thing
Legal cannabis always traces back to one of the official sources above. Before you buy, especially online, check these.
- The store is on your province's official list. If a shop or site isn't linked from the government source above, it isn't legal there.
- Legal packages carry an excise stamp. A province-specific stamp on the package means it went through the legal system. No stamp is a red flag.
- You'll be asked for ID. Legal retailers verify your age every time, in store and at delivery.
- Prices that seem too good, with no lab results, point to the grey market. See how to spot an illegal store.
Not sure about a specific shop or site? Run it through the is this store legal? checker, or read how cannabis is sold in Canada.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if a cannabis store is legal?
A legal store is on your province's official list of authorized retailers, the sources linked above. It sells sealed product with a provincial excise stamp and checks your ID every time. If a shop or site is not traceable to one of those official lists, it is the grey market. Our is this store legal? checker walks you through it.
Can I buy cannabis online in Canada?
Yes, but only from your province's official online store or a retailer it has licensed to ship within the province. Random mail-order sites that advertise nationwide delivery are almost always unlicensed. See buying cannabis online.
Can I buy from another province's store?
Cannabis retail is set up province by province, so you buy from a store or website authorized where you live. Government online stores generally ship within their own province only. Use the list above to find the official source for your province.
Is it cheaper to buy from a dealer?
Rarely worth it anymore. The price gap between legal and illegal cannabis has nearly closed, and legal product is lab-tested and regulated while the illegal market is neither. See legal vs illegal and what cannabis costs.
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