- Address: 1642 Merivale Rd, Ottawa ON K2G 4A5
- Hours: Daily 10am–10pm
- Price Range: CAD $6–$50
- Province Licence: AGCO Licensed Cannabis Retail Store
- Tourist-Friendly: Yes – ID required (19+ in ON)
- Founded: 2021
- Neighbourhood: Carlington – Merivale Corridor
About Canna Cabana – Carlington
Canna Cabana's Merivale Road location serves the busy commercial strip connecting Carlington and Nepean, one of Ottawa's high-traffic retail corridors with strong residential catchment. As part of High Tide Inc. national Canna Cabana network, this location offers the chain's signature value-focused model: a broad catalogue, competitive everyday pricing, and knowledgeable AGCO-certified staff. The Merivale corridor attracts a practical, value-conscious shopper base, and Canna Cabana caters directly to this with transparent pricing, frequent promotions, and a loyalty programme. All products comply with Ontario's cannabis retail regulations and federal Health Canada quality standards.
Ontario's cannabis market has matured significantly since retail opened in April 2019, with Ottawa now supporting a healthy network of independently operated and chain cannabis retailers across the city's diverse neighbourhoods. Canna Cabana Merivale is part of this mature retail landscape.
Buying Cannabis in Ottawa: What You Need to Know
Ontario sets the minimum cannabis purchase age at 19. All purchases require valid government-issued photo ID. Cannabis may only be consumed in private residences or designated consumption spaces — not in public areas or vehicles. The legal possession limit for adults across Canada is 30 grams of dried cannabis (or equivalent) in public.
Canada legalised recreational cannabis nationally under the Cannabis Act in October 2018. All products sold at licensed retailers like Canna Cabana – Carlington have undergone mandatory testing by Health Canada-accredited laboratories, ensuring consistent potency, accurate labelling, and absence of harmful pesticides or contaminants.
Products Available
As a provincially licensed cannabis retailer, Canna Cabana – Carlington stocks products across all legal categories permitted under the Cannabis Act and Ontario’s regulatory framework:
- Dried flower (by the gram, in pre-packaged quantities)
- Pre-rolls (single and multi-packs, mixed formats)
- Edibles (chocolates, gummies, baked goods)
- Cannabis beverages (sparkling drinks, teas, sodas)
- Oils, capsules, and sublingual sprays
- Concentrates and extracts (hash, live resin, shatter, distillate)
- Vaporizers and cartridges
- Topicals (lotions, balms, transdermal patches)
- Accessories (vaporizers, rolling papers, pipes, grinders)
All prices are in Canadian dollars (CAD). Staff at Canna Cabana – Carlington can guide customers toward products that match their preferences and budget.
Visiting Canna Cabana – Carlington as a Tourist
Canada welcomes cannabis tourism and Canna Cabana – Carlington regularly serves visitors from abroad. To purchase legally, visitors must present a valid government-issued photo ID (passport, national ID card, or driver’s licence) confirming they meet the minimum age requirement of 19+.
Critical reminder for international visitors: it is illegal to take cannabis purchased in Canada across international borders, including the US-Canada border. This applies regardless of the legal status of cannabis in the destination. Cannabis must be consumed or disposed of before attempting to cross any international border.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy cannabis here as a tourist?
Yes. Canna Cabana – Carlington serves all adult customers who can present valid government-issued photo ID confirming they are 19+. There is no requirement to be a Canadian resident or citizen.
Can I take my purchase across the border?
No. Transporting cannabis across international borders is illegal under Canadian federal law and the laws of all destination countries, including the United States. Never attempt to cross the US-Canada border with cannabis in your possession.
What is the legal possession limit in Canada?
Adults aged 19+ in Ontario may legally possess up to 30 grams of dried cannabis or equivalent in public. Larger amounts may be stored privately at home.
Where can I consume cannabis in Ottawa?
Cannabis consumption is permitted in private residences and some designated outdoor areas in Ontario, but prohibited in vehicles, indoor public spaces, workplaces, and near schools or playgrounds. Tourists should consume only in private accommodation with the host’s permission.
Crossing the border? Know your THC detection window.
Cannabis purchased legally in Canada cannot cross international borders. THC can remain detectable in urine for up to 30 days in regular users, 3–5 days for infrequent users, and up to 90 days in hair. Know the facts before you travel.
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