Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Canada law
Cannabis laws in Fredericton 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
Weed was illegal in New Brunswick at the time, though enforcement in Fredericton seemed light. People joked that plenty of officers smoked themselves. Smoking indoors or out felt common, at least when the winter wind let up. The usual line from an officer was “put it out and go smoke it somewhere else.”
Rules on adult personal possession have changed since this account. See Marijuana Laws.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Downtown around the bars was the usual starting point. A conversation with a passerby could be enough, though sometimes it turned into more of an adventure. To hear the confidence of the downtown crowd, it worked “99% of the time.”
Marijuana Prices
- C$25–30 for an eighth-ounce
- C$40–50 for a quarter-ounce
- C$70–90 for a half-ounce
- C$120–300 for an ounce
More Information
New Brunswick had tasty bud from people who’d been growing practically their whole lives. A lot of them started plants indoors before moving them outside.