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Cannabis in Manitoba

Legal age, where to buy, and where you can consume cannabis in Manitoba.

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Manitoba uses a private retail model overseen by the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba (LGCA), but, like Quebec, bans home growing.

The basics

Legal age: 19+
Where to buy: Privately owned licensed stores and their online shops.
Possession: Up to 30 g in public.
Home growing: Prohibited in Manitoba.

Where you can consume

Limited to private property in most cases; public consumption is broadly restricted, with municipal rules on top.

Buying legally in Manitoba

Buy only from LGCA-licensed retailers. Look for licensing and lab/potency information.

Sources

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