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Cannabis in British Columbia
Last updated on May 26, 2026Do your summer plans include cannabis?
Make sure you know the rules around public use.
Do you know the rules?
You must be 19 or older to use, purchase or possess non-medical cannabis in B.C.
Learn more about cannabis possession limits for adults in B.C.
Travelling with cannabis this summer?
There are rules you need to know.
Non-medical cannabis is legal in Canada. Learn more about cannabis related topics, laws and regulations in B.C., and enforcement of illegal cannabis operators.
This website contains information about non-medical cannabis in British Columbia. Information about medical cannabis can be found on the Health Canada website.
Where you can consume
There are different rules for public and private cannabis consumption in B.C. Learn more about where you can consume.
Possession and purchasing limits
You must be 19 or older to use, purchase or possess non-medical cannabis in B.C. Learn more about how much cannabis adults can legally carry.
Travelling with cannabis
There are strict rules for travelling with cannabis. Learn more before you travel with cannabis.
Buy legal cannabis
Protect yourself from the risk of purchasing illicit products and support B.C.'s legal cannabis industry. View the map of legal cannabis stores in B.C. and learn more about how to identify legal cannabis.
Sell or grow cannabis
Learn about programs and resources for cannabis entrepreneurs, how to become a licensed cannabis producer, processor, or retailer in B.C. and the rules for growing your own cannabis at home.
Cannabis and your health
Cannabis can harm your health. Learn more about the short-term and long-term health effects of using cannabis and get tips on safe and responsible use.
Cannabis and driving
Driving under the influence of cannabis is against the law. Learn more about cannabis and driving, and how police in B.C. monitor for impairment.
Cannabis and youth
Youth are more likely to experience negative effects from using cannabis. Learn more about how B.C.'s legislation protects children and youth from using non-medical cannabis at an early age.
B.C.'s approach to legalization
Learn more about B.C.’s approach to cannabis legalization and access key documents including the BC Cannabis Use Surveys, the B.C. Cannabis Legal Market Strategy and free cannabis public education resources.
Working with Indigenous Governments and partners
Learn more about the role of the cannabis sector in B.C.'s commitment to reconciliation and find resources for Indigenous entrepreneurs.
Identify and report illicit cannabis
Not all cannabis retailers and growers in B.C. are legal. Learn how to identify illegal cannabis businesses and how to report illicit operators to the Community Safety Unit (CSU).
Questions about cannabis?
Get answers to your questions about provincial cannabis policy, licensing, and enforcement.