Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Canada law
Cannabis laws in Surrey 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 didn’t seem too interested in smokers. In the older accounts, getting stopped with under an ounce (28 g) often meant losing it and being sent on your way.
Rules on adult personal possession have changed since this account. See Marijuana Laws.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Shopping centres and the spots around convenience stores were where people used to get talking.
Marijuana Prices
- C$10 for 1 g
- C$25 for an eighth-ounce, or about C$30 for Kush
- C$40–70 for a quarter-ounce
- C$80–120 for a half-ounce
Types of Marijuana
OG Kush, Purple Kush, Hindu Kush and Pink Kush all turned up in Surrey.