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Cannabis Delivery & Pickup Rules by Province In Canada

Easy to use guide to how cannabis delivery and curbside/click-and-collect work in every Canadian province and territory—plus who’s allowed to deliver, typical hours, and what ID you’ll need.

Last updated: 2025

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Heads-up: local bylaws (and store policies) can add extra limits—always check the official links at the bottom for the exact wording where you live.

Canada-Wide Basics

  • Age & ID: You’ll be asked for government-issued photo ID on delivery or pickup. Legal age is 18 in Alberta, 21 in Québec, and 19 elsewhere.
  • Order limits: Consumer orders can’t exceed 30 g dried cannabis (or equivalent) per delivery.
  • Who can deliver: Some provinces require store staff to deliver; others also allow approved carriers.
  • Typical delivery windows: Most provinces limit delivery to retail hours; several specify a 9 a.m.–11 p.m. window.
  • No “drop at door”: Someone of legal age usually must be present to accept and sign.

Province & Territory Cannabis Rules (Quick Reference)

Ontario

  • Allowed: Delivery and curbside/click-and-collect are permanent.
  • Who delivers: Retail store authorisation holder or their employees (no third-party gig apps).
  • Timing: Deliver only while the store is open; keep orders within possession limits.

British Columbia

  • Allowed: Province-wide delivery and curbside pickup.
  • Who delivers: Licensee or their employee.
  • Hours: 9 a.m.–11 p.m. (local governments can restrict further).

Alberta

  • Allowed: Online sales and delivery from licensed retailers (endorsement needed for online).
  • Key rules: Deliveries within Alberta only; check ID if recipient appears under 25; ≤ 30 g equivalent per order.

Saskatchewan

  • Allowed: Retailers must operate a physical store; they may also sell online for pickup and delivery within SK.

Manitoba

  • Allowed: Remote orders via the retailer’s own website; payment before dispatch.
  • Who delivers: Store employees, licensed delivery operators, or national carriers that perform ID checks.
  • Limit: ≤ 30 g equivalent in a single package.

Québec

  • Allowed: Sales only via SQDC (in-store or online).
  • Delivery: Standard shipping province-wide; express/90-minute service in select regions/time windows.
  • Pickup: Free in-store pickup available.

New Brunswick

  • Allowed: Province retailer (Cannabis NB) offers same-day home delivery in select regions and regular shipping.
  • ID: Adult signature required at delivery or pickup depot.

Nova Scotia

  • Allowed: NSLC runs retail and home delivery to most addresses (check postal code).
  • How it’s fulfilled: Delivered via designated carrier; ID at pickup/delivery.

Prince Edward Island

  • Allowed: PEI Cannabis sells in-store and online with home delivery across PEI.
  • Carrier & ID: Delivered by Purolator; valid government photo ID required; depot pickup available with ID.
  • Click & Collect: Offered at participating stores.

Newfoundland & Labrador

  • Allowed: Online orders through Cannabis NL with Canada Post delivery.
  • Limits: Deliveries within NL only; ≤ 30 g per transaction; adult signature required.

Yukon

  • Allowed: Private retailers operate all online sales and home delivery (government e-commerce ended in 2022).
  • Who delivers: Licensed private retailers per territorial regulations.

Northwest Territories

  • Allowed: Sales via NT Liquor & Cannabis Commission and designated private retailers; online options vary by vendor/designation.
  • Notes: Territorial framework controls inventory, sale, and delivery; designated retailers may provide online ordering to residents.

Nunavut

  • Allowed: Non-medical cannabis may be purchased only from NULC agents/approved retailers, including online agents designated by the territory.
  • Notes: Follow NULC agent instructions for delivery and ID.

Buy & Smoking Cannabis Rules In Canada
By Province/Territory

British Columbia

Alberta

Saskatchewan

Manitoba

Ontario

Quebec

NB

NS

PEI

NL

YT

NT

NU

British Columbia Cannabis Laws – Where to Buy, Where You Can Smoke or Vape, Home Grow, Minimum Age

Quick status: Age 19+ • Public use: Allowed where tobacco is allowed • Home grow: 4 plants

Where to buy

  • BC Cannabis Stores (gov’t) + licensed private retailers (in-store)
  • Online via BC Cannabis Stores

Smoking & vaping in public

  • Generally wherever tobacco is allowed
  • Not in enclosed public places/workplaces, common areas of multi-unit housing, K-12 grounds, playgrounds, many parks/beaches, or posted no-smoking areas

Home grow

  • Up to 4 plants; keep out of public view

Municipal by-laws (e.g., Vancouver/Victoria) can be stricter.

Alberta Cannabis Laws – Where to Buy, Where You Can Smoke or Vape, Home Grow, Minimum Age

Quick status: Age 18+ • Public use: Limited • Home grow: 4 plants

Where to buy

  • Licensed private retailers (in-store & online)

Smoking & vaping in public

  • Prohibited where tobacco is banned and in places frequented by children
  • Cities may be stricter (e.g., Calgary public ban; Edmonton follows Public Places Bylaw)

Home grow

  • Up to 4 plants per dwelling

Saskatchewan Cannabis Laws 2025 – Private vs. Public Use, Where to Buy, Home Grow, Minimum Age

Quick status: Age 19+ • Public use: Private-only • Home grow: 4 plants

Where to buy

  • Licensed private retailers (in-store & online)

Smoking & vaping in public

  • Not permitted in public places; private property only

Home grow

  • Up to 4 plants per residence

Manitoba Cannabis Laws – Private vs. Public Use, Where to Buy, Home Grow Indoors, Minimum Age

Quick status: Age 19+ • Public use: Private-only • Home grow: 4 plants (indoors only)

Where to buy

  • Licensed private retailers (in-store & online)

Smoking & vaping in public

  • Prohibited in public places (streets/sidewalks, parks, beaches, etc.)

Home grow

  • From May 1, 2025: up to 4 plants indoors only; follow security/youth-access rules

Ontario Cannabis Laws – Where You Can Smoke or Vape, Where to Buy, Home Grow, Minimum Age

Quick status: Age 19+ • Public use: Allowed (tobacco-like, with exceptions) • Home grow: 4 plants

Where to buy

  • OCS.ca and licensed private retail stores

Smoking & vaping in public

  • Generally where tobacco is allowed
  • Not in enclosed public places/workplaces, hospital/school grounds, childcare premises, bar/restaurant patios, transit areas, etc.

Home grow

  • Up to 4 plants per residence

Québec Cannabis Laws – Private-Only Public Use, Where to Buy, No Home Grow, Minimum Age 21

Quick status: Age 21+ • Public use: Private-only (very limited exceptions) • Home grow: Not permitted

Where to buy

  • SQDC (government) stores & online

Smoking & vaping in public

  • Public consumption largely prohibited province-wide

Home grow

  • Home cultivation banned (ban upheld by Supreme Court of Canada)

New Brunswick Cannabis Laws – Private-Only Consumption, Where to Buy, Home Grow, Minimum Age

Quick status: Age 19+ • Public use: Private-only • Home grow: 4 plants (security requirements)

Where to buy

  • Cannabis NB (government) stores & online

Smoking & vaping in public

  • Only in a private dwelling or on adjoining property

Home grow

  • Up to 4 plants; must be secured (as specified in provincial rules)

Nova Scotia Cannabis Laws – Where You Can Smoke or Vape, Where to Buy, Home Grow, Minimum Age

Quick status: Age 19+ • Public use: Limited (Smoke-free Places Act) • Home grow: 4 plants

Where to buy

  • NSLC cannabis stores & online

Smoking & vaping in public

  • Many outdoor areas are smoke-free unless a Designated Smoking Area (DSA) is posted
  • Common restrictions around entrances, playgrounds, trails, sports areas

Home grow

  • Up to 4 plants

Prince Edward Island Cannabis Laws – Private-Only Consumption, Where to Buy, Home Grow, Minimum Age

Quick status: Age 19+ • Public use: Private-only • Home grow: 4 plants

Where to buy

  • PEI Cannabis (government) stores & online

Smoking & vaping in public

  • Private home and yard; also on vacant land with landowner consent

Home grow

  • Up to 4 plants (landlord/condo rules may restrict)

Newfoundland and Labrador Cannabis Laws – Private-Only Consumption, Where to Buy, Home Grow, Minimum Age

Quick status: Age 19+ • Public use: Private-only • Home grow: 4 plants

Where to buy

  • NLC-regulated private retailers & Cannabis NL online

Smoking & vaping in public

  • Generally private dwellings or attached yards; operators (hotels/campsites) set additional rules

Home grow

  • Up to 4 plants per household

Yukon Cannabis Laws – Private-Only Consumption, Where to Buy, Home Grow, Minimum Age

Quick status: Age 19+ • Public use: Private-only (residence + adjoining property) • Home grow: 4 plants

Where to buy

  • Licensed private retailers (Yukon government handles distribution)

Smoking & vaping in public

  • Limited to private residence and adjoining property (unless otherwise designated)

Home grow

  • Up to 4 plants per household

Northwest Territories Cannabis Laws – Limited Public Use, Where to Buy, Home Grow, Minimum Age

Quick status: Age 19+ • Public use: Limited • Home grow: 4 plants

Where to buy

  • NTLCC stores & approved liquor stores; online where available

Smoking & vaping in public

  • Allowed on trails/roadways (not in vehicles) and in parks when not in use for events; permitted at designated campsites
  • Prohibited near places frequented by children and other posted smoke-free areas

Home grow

  • Up to 4 plants per household

Nunavut Cannabis Laws – Restricted Public Use, Where to Buy, Home Grow, Minimum Age

Quick status: Age 19+ • Public use: Restricted (tobacco-like; many places smoke-free) • Home grow: 4 plants

Where to buy

  • NULC agents/online/phone; private retail where licensed

Smoking & vaping in public

  • Generally follows tobacco rules; many public places are smoke-free
  • Public housing/government buildings usually prohibit smoking/vaping

Home grow

  • Up to 4 plants (subject to housing/tenancy rules)

Practical Tips for Cannabis Shoppers

  • Have ID ready at the door (driver’s licence, passport, etc.).
  • Use the store’s official site (scam sites exist).
  • Know your window: Some provinces fix delivery hours; others tie delivery to store open hours.
  • Curbside vs click-and-collect: Curbside means staff bring it just outside the store; click-and-collect means you pick up inside at a designated till.

Best Practices for Cannabis Retailers

  • Spell out delivery zones, fees, and ID steps at checkout to cut failed attempts.
  • Stay under 30 g equivalent per order and respect provincial hours.
  • Use structured data (FAQ + LocalBusiness) on delivery pages to win rich results.
  • Cross-link your province page, delivery info, and any “how it works” FAQ to improve user flow and SEO.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my order be left at the door?
Generally no—an adult of legal age must receive it and show ID; otherwise it goes to a pickup point.

Can stores use third-party couriers?
It depends. Ontario limits delivery to the store or its employees. Manitoba allows licensed delivery holders or national carriers (with ID), along with store staff.

What time can stores deliver?
Varies by province. B.C. specifies 9 a.m.–11 p.m.; Ontario ties it to store operating hours.

Resource Links (Official and Primary Sources)

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