Where to buy cannabis in Canada

How to know a store is worth trusting

Whether a shop is a licensed retailer or an online mail-order store, the same signals tell you it's worth your money. Before you buy, especially online, run through this.

• Look for published lab results. A trustworthy shop shows a certificate of analysis or real potency and contaminant testing, not just a number it typed in.
• Check its reputation. Independent reviews and a real track record are hard to fake. Established shops have them.
• Expect clear policies and real contact. Straightforward shipping, refund, and privacy policies, plus a way to actually reach support, mark a real business.
• Be wary of "too good" deals and no testing. Prices far below the market, no lab results, and no labelling are the biggest red flags anywhere.
• Prefer the licensed route? Verify the list. Every province publishes the stores and sites it has licensed. See buying cannabis online for how to shop either way.

Want the official options? Find your province's store, direct links to every government store and licensed-retailer list in Canada.