Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Canada law
Cannabis laws in Creston 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
Police presence in Creston was light. Officers seemed to turn up more for crime or excessive noise than for complaints about weed. A stop typically meant confiscation. The orchards and side roads were quiet, and during the summer fruit harvest the town filled with workers from across Canada. It wasn’t unusual to see a joint on Main Street.
Rules on adult personal possession have changed since this account. See Marijuana Laws.
Marijuana Prices
C$20–30 for an eighth-ounce. Good B.C. chronic was around, but look first. At C$30 it ought to be incredible.
More Information
Late July and August brought the cherry harvest, plenty of short-term work and a lively crowd. A beautiful little town to be in if you were looking for a party.