Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Canada law
Cannabis laws in North Bay 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
A stop could mean a possession ticket, though people often described police dumping the weed and letting them go.
Rules on adult personal possession have changed since this account. See Marijuana Laws.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Downtown, Ferris near the North Bay Mall on Lakeshore and Canadore College residence were the names people knew. Some strangers were helpful. Others could take you for a ride.
North Bay marijuana prices
- C$10 for 1 g
- C$25–30 for an eighth-ounce, or half-quarter
- C$50–60 for a quarter-ounce
- C$90–110 for a half-ounce
- C$150–210 for an ounce
Getting into quarter-pound, half-pound or pound quantities took the right connection.
Types of Marijuana
Plenty of excellent outdoor. Good hydro took more looking, and purps occasionally appeared.
More Information
Police were rarely in sight. Waving the joint around and shouting about how good it was would have changed that pretty quickly.