Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Canada law
Cannabis laws in Mississauga 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
Mississauga seemed to have plenty of cruisers, a lot of coffee and the occasional confiscated bottle or bag. A lot of people smoked. A police encounter could mean losing the bud, with a larger amount or signs of trafficking treated more seriously. Residential streets near parks were among the areas officers patrolled.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Port Credit along Lakeshore was the usual tip, especially near the bars. The Square One food court and Central Parkway Mall were other hangouts, though the weed around the latter was usually nothing special. Coffee Time, Dunkin’ Donuts and independent coffee shops all came up. A quiet conversation got further than announcing what you wanted.
Marijuana Prices
- C$10 for 1 g
- C$25–30 for an eighth-ounce
- C$50–60 for a quarter-ounce
- C$80–100 for a half-ounce
- C$140–180 for an ounce
Types of Marijuana
Mostly mid- to high-grade bud with the occasional lousy batch. Look at it before paying. A stranger’s pitch about premium quality rarely justified paying above the low end.
More Information
Mississauga had parks, woods, bridges and paths by the lake. Parks were said to close from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., and officers sometimes drove the paths after closing.
Over in Toronto, Yonge Street had a reputation for poor bush and even green-dyed pocket lint being sold as weed. The bar crowd felt more promising. The local estimate was “80%” of cigarette smokers out drinking either toked or knew somebody. Kensington, especially the park south of Augusta, could be good for a summer afternoon with a tasty doob and a game of hacky sack.