Canada legalised recreational cannabis nationwide in October 2018 under the federal Cannabis Act, making Calgary one of the first major cities in the world where adults can legally purchase cannabis from regulated retail stores. All dispensaries listed on this page are licensed by Alberta’s provincial cannabis regulator and carry products tested and approved under Health Canada’s federal framework. The minimum legal purchase age in Alberta is 18+.
Licensed Cannabis Dispensaries in Calgary
Cannabis Laws in Alberta
Cannabis is legal for adult use throughout Alberta and Canada under the federal Cannabis Act. Adults aged 18+ may possess up to 30 grams of dried cannabis in public. Consumption is permitted in private residences and some designated outdoor areas, but prohibited in vehicles, workplaces, and near schools.
Crossing the border? Know your THC detection window.
Cannabis purchased legally in Canada cannot be taken across international borders. THC can remain detectable in urine for up to 30 days in regular users and in hair for up to 90 days. Know your detection window before you travel.
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