Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Canada law
Cannabis laws in Toronto 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
It depended on the officer. In these accounts, Toronto police often seemed to have bigger priorities than a discreet smoke. Be polite and hope for the best.
Where to Buy Marijuana
At Scarborough Town Centre, the stairs to the right of the station led down to the Civic Centre courtyard. The skaters there knew the scene. Kensington Market had Jamaican and Rasta cafés and bars. Queen Street West had a mix of cafés, shops and record stores where a friendly conversation might turn up a lead. At night, the clubs around Richmond and Adelaide West between Spadina and University Avenue came up, as did the hostels between those streets.
Yonge Street was another long stretch to walk. South of College, near a mission, people sometimes pointed visitors in the right direction. There were also medical clubs, including the Toronto Compassion Centre and Cannabis as Living Medicine (CALM). Back then, visitors talked about doctor’s notes and whether the clubs would take US state medical cards. See the newer Marijuana Laws section for the change in adult access since the medical-club era.
Marijuana Prices
- C$10–12 for 1 g of flower
- Up to C$20 for 1 g of hash
- Up to about C$240 for an ounce of flower
Types of Marijuana
Local hydro was generally good. Ontario outdoor came through around October. Organically grown sinsemilla was popular, and B.C. hydro was described as stronger for about the same price.
More Information
Kindred Café on Breadalbane Street and Hot Box Café on Baldwin Street were the smoke-friendly cafés people remembered.