Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Canada law
Cannabis laws in Kingston 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
Kingston got mixed reviews. Some people saw only a small drug squad, with two officers by the local count, and thought a cannabis stop usually started for another reason. Others described a well-funded force looking for arrests, more interested in speed and harder injected drugs but still willing to stop someone smoking openly. Downtown, the Heights and wealthier residential streets felt different. An alley or private parking lot felt less exposed than the busy main drag.
Where to Buy Marijuana
The corner by the church opposite Tim Hortons, where the bikers parked, had a rough crowd and a reputation for dime bags. Police didn’t seem to spend much time there. Other names were the Hub on Princess Street, Ontario Street along the waterfront, campus and the streets north of Princess. Club crowds, the malls and the Hemporium were places to get talking. In the Heights a connection mattered more, and a stranger had more chance of being ripped off.
Marijuana Prices
- C$10 for 1 g
- C$25 for 3.5 g, a half-quarter
- C$50–60 for a quarter-ounce
- C$150–190 for an ounce, depending on who you knew
Types of Marijuana
Usually good hydro, with decent outdoor turning up around harvest. The Plaza strip club came up, along with warnings about scams and robbery. Cheap hash had a reputation for fillers, including weed, sand, rabbit crap or petroleum. Proper hash was worth paying more for.