Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Canada law
Cannabis laws in Kamloops 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 rolled through the parks now and then. Two tickets were seen being issued, and an open joint made it easy to draw attention.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Pioneer Park came up more often than Riverside Park among the river spots. Someone by the water might know a friend, and the campus was another place to meet people. “Three times out of four” was the rough bet on a younger local knowing somebody.
Marijuana Prices
C$10 a gram was the usual B.C. price, and an eighth (3.5 g) could go for C$20. Early to mid-summer could run dearer. As crops came in from around mid-July through October, the C$20 eighths came back. They could last into winter or even spring, depending on the supply.
Types of Marijuana
High-grade indoor was the norm, including dark, dense and sticky indica. Some of the best in B.C., to hear the local crowd tell it. A sativa-heavy cross or flower grown in rough outdoor conditions could come with thick woody stems you’d just have to throw away.