KEY FACTS — SPIRITLEAF - WESTBORO

Address: 378 Richmond Rd, Ottawa ON K2A 0G4
Hours: Daily 10am–9pm
Price Range: CAD $8–$65
Province Licence: AGCO Licensed Cannabis Retail Store
Tourist-Friendly: Yes – ID required (19+ in ON)
Founded: 2020
Neighbourhood: Westboro Village – Richmond Road

About Spiritleaf – Westboro

Spiritleaf Westboro is located on Richmond Road in the heart of Westboro Village, one of Ottawa's most desirable and vibrant urban neighbourhoods known for its independent boutiques, craft food scene, and active outdoor lifestyle culture. The Spiritleaf franchise model combines national brand consistency with locally engaged staffing, and the Westboro location has built a strong reputation among the neighbourhood's health-conscious, educated consumer base. The store emphasises wellness-oriented cannabis formats including oils, capsules, topicals, and low-THC products alongside a strong selection of premium dried flower and concentrates. Staff training goes beyond standard AGCO requirements to include wellness-focused product education.

Westboro's proximity to the Ottawa River and its network of cycling and running paths makes it a neighbourhood where cannabis consumers often prioritise products supporting active recovery, sleep, and stress management. Spiritleaf Westboro's product selection reflects this community context.

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 Spiritleaf – Westboro 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, Spiritleaf – Westboro 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 Spiritleaf – Westboro can guide customers toward products that match their preferences and budget.

Visiting Spiritleaf – Westboro as a Tourist

Canada welcomes cannabis tourism and Spiritleaf – Westboro 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. Spiritleaf – Westboro 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.

DRUG TEST CTA — BORDER TRAVELLERS

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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