Provincial Guide
Ontario Cannabis Guide
What adults should know about buying and consuming legal cannabis in Ontario. This is general information, not legal advice.
Who can legally purchase
In Ontario, you must be 19 or older to buy, possess, or consume recreational cannabis. Retailers and online stores are required to verify age before completing a purchase.
Where adults can buy
Legal cannabis in Ontario is sold through authorized private retail stores and the province's official online store. Always confirm a store is authorized by the provincial regulator before visiting — our directory is a discovery tool, not a substitute for that verification.
- Authorized private retail stores across Ontario cities and towns.
- The province's single legal online retailer for delivery.
- Never purchase from unauthorized or illegal sellers.
Public rules to keep in mind
- Consumption is restricted in many public spaces — follow local by-laws.
- Never drive or operate machinery while impaired.
- Keep cannabis secured and away from minors and pets.
- Possession limits apply in public — know the current limits.
How to verify a store
Authorized retailers display their licence information and are listed by the provincial regulator. If a store offers deals that seem too good to be true, sells without age verification, or isn't on the official authorized list, treat it as a red flag.