Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Canada law
Cannabis laws in Penticton 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
Officers generally seemed to leave people alone unless there was a large amount or someone lit up in a crowd. Downtown had bylaw patrols, and Okanagan Beach had a small police station.
Where to Buy Marijuana
A conversation with people out walking or near the 24/7 could lead somewhere. There was also delivery if you knew the right person.
Marijuana Prices
C$10 for a gram, or C$20–25 for an eighth-ounce depending on who you knew. The summer fruit-picking crowd could push an eighth up to C$30.
Types of Marijuana
Once you got past the shake, there was good indoor and good outdoor. In summer a lot of sellers relied on weed brought in from Vancouver.