Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Canada law
Cannabis laws in Burnaby follow Canada’s national law. The rules here are set by the broader jurisdiction, and city-level differences are uncommon.
Recreational cannabis is fully legal for adults (typically 19+, varying slightly by province). Medical cannabis is integrated into the regulated system. Possession up to 30 grams in public is permitted, with licensed retail sales available.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Legal (adults 19+)
- Medical: Legal
- Possession: Up to 30g public permitted
- Buying/Selling: Legal from licensed stores
- Tourists: Can purchase if meeting age requirements
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
Around Burnaby, seeing somebody with a joint outside a movie theatre, ice rink, mall or bar could feel as ordinary as seeing a cigarette. The mishaps here were with security and staff. There were hotboxed public toilets and cars, joints in the bar smoking rooms and one that got lit right at the table. The owner caught it and gave a warning.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Production Way and Lougheed SkyTrain stations were regular hangouts. So was Metrotown. Younger people around those spots often knew where to find weed and sometimes shared with visitors.
Marijuana Prices
- C$10 for 1 g
- C$20–30 for an eighth-ounce
- C$50–60 for a quarter-ounce
- C$100–120 for a half-ounce
Types of Marijuana
Indicas, more of a body high, turned up more often than headier sativas. Kush was everywhere: OG, Purple, Pineapple and Lemon. Diesel and Green Crack, described as Kush crossed with Diesel, also went around. The Blueberry was very sticky. White Rhino was a rare find.
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B.C. bud was hard to beat. It was potent, it stank and there was enough good stuff around to leave the weaker weed alone.