KEY FACTS — DUTCH LOVE - DOWNTOWN WINNIPEG

Address: 352 Portage Ave, Winnipeg MB R3C 0C4
Hours: Mon–Sat 10am–9pm, Sun 11am–7pm
Price Range: CAD $7–$55
Province Licence: LGCA Licensed Cannabis Retailer
Tourist-Friendly: Yes – ID required (19+ in MB)
Founded: 2021
Neighbourhood: Downtown Winnipeg

About Dutch Love – Downtown Winnipeg

Dutch Love Downtown Winnipeg occupies a prominent position in the Portage Place area, at the intersection of Portage Avenue and Main Street that has historically been Winnipeg's commercial heart. The location serves the downtown core's mix of office workers, Exchange District residents, tourists visiting The Forks and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, and Winnipeg's growing creative sector population. Dutch Love's premium in-store design creates a welcoming, contemporary retail environment that reflects a broader normalisation of cannabis within Winnipeg's downtown commercial landscape. The store stocks a curated selection of premium and mid-range products across all legal cannabis categories available in Manitoba.

Downtown Winnipeg has experienced significant cultural and retail reinvestment, with The Forks, True North Square, and the Exchange District all contributing to a revitalised urban core. Dutch Love Downtown benefits from this momentum and the steady foot traffic generated by these major destinations.

Buying Cannabis in Winnipeg: What You Need to Know

Manitoba 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 Dutch Love – Downtown Winnipeg 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, Dutch Love – Downtown Winnipeg stocks products across all legal categories permitted under the Cannabis Act and Manitoba’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 Dutch Love – Downtown Winnipeg can guide customers toward products that match their preferences and budget.

Visiting Dutch Love – Downtown Winnipeg as a Tourist

Canada welcomes cannabis tourism and Dutch Love – Downtown Winnipeg 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. Dutch Love – Downtown Winnipeg 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 Manitoba 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 Winnipeg?

Cannabis consumption is permitted in private residences and some designated outdoor areas in Manitoba, 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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