KEY FACTS — TWEED - ELGIN STREET

Address: 320 Elgin St, Ottawa ON K2P 1M8
Hours: Daily 10am–10pm
Price Range: CAD $7–$60
Province Licence: AGCO Licensed Cannabis Retail Store
Tourist-Friendly: Yes – ID required (19+ in ON)
Founded: 2019
Neighbourhood: Centretown – Elgin Street

About Tweed – Elgin Street

Tweed's Elgin Street location brings the heritage Canadian cannabis brand founded in Smiths Falls, Ontario directly into Ottawa's lively Centretown neighbourhood. Elgin Street is Ottawa's pre-eminent bar, restaurant, and entertainment strip, and Tweed's flagship presence here reflects the brand's ambition to be part of mainstream adult Canadian culture alongside alcohol and other legal leisure products. As a Canopy Growth-owned brand, Tweed benefits from one of Canada's largest licensed cannabis production operations, ensuring consistent supply of its well-known product lines while adding Ontario Craft Cannabis and other premium offerings. The store design emphasises a welcoming, gallery-style environment that has become a signature of the Tweed retail concept.

Elgin Street's entertainment character means Tweed Ottawa regularly serves customers before or after dining and entertainment experiences in the area. Staff are experienced in advising customers on appropriate products and consumption methods for social settings, always within Ontario's public consumption regulations.

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 Tweed – Elgin Street 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, Tweed – Elgin Street 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 Tweed – Elgin Street can guide customers toward products that match their preferences and budget.

Visiting Tweed – Elgin Street as a Tourist

Canada welcomes cannabis tourism and Tweed – Elgin Street 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. Tweed – Elgin Street 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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