🇨🇦 Provincial Cannabis Laws

Cannabis Growing Laws by Province

Complete guide to cannabis cultivation laws, plant limits, and growing recommendations for every Canadian province and territory.

Important Legal Disclaimer

Cannabis laws can change and may vary by municipality. Always check your local and provincial regulations before growing cannabis. This information is for educational purposes only and was last updated in 2024.

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British Columbia

Age: 19+

Personal Growing

4 plants per household

Possession Limits

Public: 30g dried cannabis

Home: No limit

Growing Notes

Can grow outdoors. No height restrictions.

Climate & Recommendations

Mild coastal climate, ideal for outdoor growing

BC Bud varieties

Outdoor-friendly strains

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Alberta

Age: 18+

Personal Growing

4 plants per household

Possession Limits

Public: 30g dried cannabis

Home: No limit

Growing Notes

Indoor growing only in some municipalities. Check local bylaws.

Climate & Recommendations

Continental climate with cold winters

Indoor varieties

Cold-resistant genetics

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Saskatchewan

Age: 19+

Personal Growing

4 plants per household

Possession Limits

Public: 30g dried cannabis

Home: No limit

Growing Notes

Can grow outdoors. Must be out of public view.

Climate & Recommendations

Prairie climate with short growing season

Fast-finishing strains

Autoflowering varieties

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Manitoba

Age: 19+

Personal Growing

4 plants per household

Possession Limits

Public: 30g dried cannabis

Home: No limit

Growing Notes

Indoor growing only. Outdoor cultivation prohibited.

Climate & Recommendations

Continental climate, indoor growing required

Indoor varieties

Compact strains

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Ontario

Age: 19+

Personal Growing

4 plants per household

Possession Limits

Public: 30g dried cannabis

Home: No limit

Growing Notes

Can grow outdoors. Must be out of public view.

Climate & Recommendations

Four-season climate, good for outdoor growing

Photoperiod strains

Sativa-dominant hybrids

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Quebec

Age: 21+

Personal Growing

0 plants (prohibited)

Possession Limits

Public: 30g dried cannabis

Home: 150g dried cannabis

Growing Notes

Home cultivation is prohibited in Quebec.

Climate & Recommendations

Four-season climate with cold winters

N/A - Growing prohibited

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New Brunswick

Age: 19+

Personal Growing

4 plants per household

Possession Limits

Public: 30g dried cannabis

Home: No limit

Growing Notes

Indoor growing only. Must be locked and secure.

Climate & Recommendations

Maritime climate, indoor growing recommended

Indoor varieties

Mold-resistant strains

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Nova Scotia

Age: 19+

Personal Growing

4 plants per household

Possession Limits

Public: 30g dried cannabis

Home: No limit

Growing Notes

Can grow outdoors. Must be secure and out of public view.

Climate & Recommendations

Maritime climate with high humidity

Mold-resistant varieties

Maritime genetics

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Prince Edward Island

Age: 19+

Personal Growing

4 plants per household

Possession Limits

Public: 30g dried cannabis

Home: No limit

Growing Notes

Can grow outdoors. Must be secure and not visible from public areas.

Climate & Recommendations

Maritime climate, moderate growing season

Medium-season varieties

Wind-resistant strains

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Newfoundland and Labrador

Age: 19+

Personal Growing

4 plants per household

Possession Limits

Public: 30g dried cannabis

Home: No limit

Growing Notes

Can grow outdoors. Must be secure and out of public view.

Climate & Recommendations

Cool maritime climate, short growing season

Fast-finishing varieties

Cold-tolerant genetics

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Yukon

Age: 19+

Personal Growing

4 plants per household

Possession Limits

Public: 30g dried cannabis

Home: No limit

Growing Notes

Can grow outdoors. Extreme climate considerations.

Climate & Recommendations

Subarctic climate, very short growing season

Autoflowering varieties

Extreme cold-resistant

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Northwest Territories

Age: 19+

Personal Growing

4 plants per household

Possession Limits

Public: 30g dried cannabis

Home: No limit

Growing Notes

Can grow outdoors. Extreme climate considerations.

Climate & Recommendations

Subarctic climate, very short growing season

Autoflowering varieties

Extreme cold-resistant

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Nunavut

Age: 19+

Personal Growing

4 plants per household

Possession Limits

Public: 30g dried cannabis

Home: No limit

Growing Notes

Can grow outdoors. Extreme Arctic climate considerations.

Climate & Recommendations

Arctic climate, indoor growing strongly recommended

Indoor varieties only

Compact autoflowers

Key Points to Remember

Federal Limits (Canada-wide)

• Maximum 4 plants per household (not per person)
• Plants must be grown from licensed seeds or seedlings
• Maximum plant height varies by province
• Must be grown in primary residence

Provincial Variations

• Quebec prohibits home cultivation entirely
• Manitoba allows indoor growing only
• Some municipalities have additional restrictions
• Always check local bylaws before growing