Visitors’ Guide To Cannabis Rules In Canada 2025

Canada Cannabis Rules For Tourists – What Travellers Need to Know

Planning a trip to Canada and curious about cannabis? Here’s a friendly, plain-English guide for tourists. Laws can differ by province and even by city, so use this as a quick primer and always check local signs and official links at the end.

Last updated: 2025

The Essentials At A Glance

• You must be of legal age to buy or use cannabis. That’s 18 in Alberta, 21 in Québec, and 19 everywhere else.
  
• You can carry up to 30 g of dried cannabis (or equivalent) in public across Canada.
  
• Do not cross any international border with cannabis, in or out of Canada, even if it’s legal at your origin or destination. The same applies to CBD.
  
• Domestic flights within Canada: you may fly with legal amounts in carry-on or checked bags. International flights: not allowed.
  
• Public use rules vary by province or territory—some treat it like tobacco in many outdoor places, others are private-property only. Always check local bylaws. Examples below.
  
• Never drive high. Canada has strict impaired-driving laws with THC blood limits and serious penalties.

How Much Cannabis Can You Carry?

Adults may have up to 30 g of dried cannabis or equivalent products in public across Canada. Edibles, vapes and oils count toward that limit using federal conversion rules—use the following cannabis calculator if you’re unsure.

Online Cannabis Calculator For 30 Gram Carrying Maximum In Canada

Cannabis Possession Equivalency Calculator (Canada)

Check your dried-cannabis equivalent across product types. Adults may publicly possess up to 30 grams of dried cannabis (or equivalent) in Canada.

Dried cannabis (g)Fresh cannabis (g)Solids containing cannabis (g)
e.g., baked goods (≤3% THC)Non-solids (excl. beverages) (g)
e.g., oils/topicals (≤3% THC)Cannabis beverages (mL)Cannabis concentrates (g)
solid or liquid >3% THCCannabis seeds (number)

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Dried-cannabis equivalent: 0.00 g / 30 g

Within the 30 g public-possession limit.

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• Dried: 0.00 g eq
• Fresh: 0.00 g eq
• Solids: 0.00 g eq
• Non-solids (excl. beverages): 0.00 g eq
• Beverages: 0.00 g eq
• Concentrates: 0.00 g eq
• Seeds: 0.00 g eq

Remaining before 30 g: 30.00 g

This tool is for informational purposes and reflects the equivalency factors in Canadian federal law. Always follow provincial/territorial and local rules.

Resource Links (Official and Primary Sources)

• Health Canada — Public possession limit calculator
• Cannabis Act — Schedule 3 equivalency table

Legal disclaimer

This calculator is not intended for use for cannabis for medical purposes where the public possession limits for authorized patients may be different than the 30 grams allowed for non-medical purposes.

This calculator is for your convenience only and should not be relied upon exclusively for determining the amount of cannabis that an individual may possess in public. Results depend on the accuracy of the information you enter. You are also responsible for respecting the laws of the province or territory you are in.

The information is also not meant to replace professional or legal advice. We offer no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of the information given by this calculator or on this site. You are encouraged to consult the Cannabis Act and the applicable regulations.

Flying With Cannabis Inside Canada

On domestic routes, recreational cannabis is permitted in carry-on or checked baggage, subject to regular liquids rules for non-medical oils. Flying internationally with cannabis is illegal. If you’re travelling with medical cannabis, follow your medical possession documents and screening guidance.

Where You Can And Can’t Use It

Think of three broad buckets. This is a quick traveller snapshot—local rules and posted signs always be followed.

• Tobacco-like provinces: generally allowed in many public outdoor places where tobacco is permitted, with extra no-smoking zones near buildings, schools, playgrounds and similar. Examples: British Columbia and Ontario.
  
• Private-property only provinces: use is limited to private homes/yards and some campsites; public consumption is banned. Examples: New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Québec.
  
• Territories: rules differ. Northwest Territories allow public use in some places with restrictions; Yukon is largely private residence only. Nunavut applies smoke-free restrictions and local rules—check municipal notices.

Tip for cities and parks: Some municipalities add stricter bans (for example, Banff townsite). National parks typically allow use only at your registered campsite and subject to provincial rules; many day-use and common areas are smoke-free. Always read local notices.

Buying Cannabis Legally In Canada

For best reliability only buy from licensed retailers or the official provincial online stores. Each province or territory regulates sales and verifies age. The federal overview links to every region’s official retailer list.

Cost of Weed In Canada

Prices for cannabis in Canada varies widely by product type (flower, edibles, concentrates), quality (THC content, brand, craft vs standard), province (taxes, retail vs government stores), and whether you’re buying small quantities or in bulk. Below are ranges and points to consider but be aware these are just rough guides, actual store prices and specials can deviate wildly.

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Typical Prices

Product / Quantity	Legal Market Average Price*
1 gram of dried flower	CAD $4-$10 per gram
Pre-rolls (single)	approx CAD $3-$10 depending on size/brand
Bulk amounts (e.g. 28 g / ounce), you will find the best deals in ounce specials. Look for “Ounce Specials/Deals” at shops to get the best price per gram.	CAD $60-$150+ per ounce depending on quality and strain; ounces of premium flower often in the higher end of that range.

* Legal, recreational market prices; before promotions, specific strain premiums, or extra provincial/municipal costs.

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Legal vs Illegal Market Comparison

• Legal market prices tend to be about 10-20% higher than illegal (black-market) ones. For example, illicit flower has been reported at around CAD $6/gram or less, vs the legal average at about CAD $7/gram in one study. StratCann
• For larger package sizes (e.g. 28 grams), the price gap narrows, since legal retailers often offer lower per-gram cost with bulk buys.

Hotels, Rentals And Private Property

Hotels, rentals and condos set their own smoking and vaping rules. In some provinces, a private dwelling can include a hotel room or campsite, but you still need the property owner’s permission and must respect smoke-free policies. When in doubt, ask at check-in.

Cannabis In Vehicles

Don’t consume in a vehicle. Store cannabis sealed and out of reach of the driver and passengers—think locked boot/trunk or a place not readily accessible. Provinces spell this out in detail; the principle is consistent nationwide.

Driving While High

Canada enforces THC blood-concentration offences alongside impairment laws. Penalties start at 2 ng/ml THC and increase at 5 ng/ml and above. Best practice for visitors: plan a sober ride.

CBD And The Border

CBD products are treated as cannabis under Canadian law. Do not bring CBD into or take it out of Canada without a federal permit. Buy within Canada and leave it behind when you depart.

Quick Reference By Province/Territory

This is a traveller-friendly snapshot, scroll to the province you’re travelling to and click the tab. Always check local links or signs on arrival. See our detailed cannabis rules in Canada by province.

Frequently Asked Cannabis Questions For Tourists & Visitors

This FAQ is tailored to visitors to Canada who wish to enjoy cannabis. It is practical information for travellers, not legal advice. (Sources are listed at the end.)

Can tourists buy cannabis in Canada?
Yes. Adults who meet the legal age in the province or territory they’re visiting may buy non-medical cannabis from licensed retailers or the official provincial online store.

What is the legal age to buy or use cannabis?
It varies by region (18 in Alberta, 21 in Québec, and 19 elsewhere). Always follow the local legal age where you are. See our Buying & Smoking Cannabis Rules in Canada above.

How much cannabis can I carry in public?
Up to 30 g of dried cannabis (or equivalent). Edibles, vapes, and oils count toward this limit using federal conversion rules.

Can I fly with cannabis within Canada?
On domestic flights, you may carry legal amounts in checked or carry-on baggage (note liquids rules for non-medical oils). International flights: don’t carry cannabis.

Can I bring cannabis across the border (into or out of Canada)?
No. Crossing any international border with cannabis (including CBD) is illegal unless you have a federal permit.

Where can I smoke or vape cannabis?
Public-use rules differ by province and city. Some places treat it like tobacco in many outdoor areas; others limit use to private property. Obey posted signs and local bylaws. See some of our notes above.

Can I use cannabis in national or provincial parks?
Rules vary. In national parks, non-medical use is generally limited to your registered campsite; many common areas are smoke-free. Provincial parks follow provincial/park-specific rules.

Are hotels, rentals and Airbnbs smoke-friendly?
It’s up to the property. Many hotels and multi-unit buildings are smoke-free. Always check the policy; cleaning fees can apply.

Can I have cannabis in my vehicle?
Don’t consume in a vehicle. Store cannabis sealed and out of reach of the driver and passengers (e.g., in the boot/trunk). Provinces specify their own storage rules – follow posted guidance above.

Can I drive after using cannabis?
No. Canada enforces THC blood-concentration offences and impaired-driving laws with serious penalties. Plan a sober ride.

Can I buy cannabis online while travelling in Canada?
Yes – through the official provincial online store or licensed retailers (availability and delivery options vary by province/territory).

Friendly Travel Tips

• Look for the excise stamp on legal products. Buy once you’ve landed in Canada; leave it before you fly home.
• Many beaches, playgrounds, trails and festival sites are smoke-free even in tobacco-like provinces. When unsure, don’t light up; try edibles in private spaces instead.
• Hotels and rentals may charge cleaning fees for smoke odour—confirm their policy first.

Official Links You Can Trust

• Federal Rules And Possession Limits — Government Of Canada
• Flying In Canada With Cannabis — CATSA
• Border Rules — CBSA and Border Rules — Travel.gc.ca
• Provincial And Territorial Retailers And Legal Age — Health Canada
• Parks Canada Cannabis Guidance — Where Use Is Allowed