Canada legalised recreational cannabis nationwide in October 2018 under the federal Cannabis Act, making Ottawa one of the first cities in the world where adults can legally purchase cannabis from regulated retail stores. Ottawa, Canada's capital city on the Ontario-Quebec border, sits across the Ottawa River from Gatineau, Quebec. The city's diverse neighbourhoods from the Byward Market to Westboro and Hintonburg each have their own character and cannabis retail options. All dispensaries listed on this page are licensed by AGCO (Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario) and carry products tested and approved under Health Canada’s federal framework. The minimum legal purchase age in Ontario is 19+.
Licensed Cannabis Dispensaries in Ottawa
Cannabis Laws in Ontario
Cannabis is legal for adult use throughout Ontario and Canada under the federal Cannabis Act. Adults aged 19+ may legally 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. All products sold at licensed dispensaries in Ottawa have been tested and certified under Health Canada’s mandatory quality standards.
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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