What Are the Legal Limits for Carrying Cannabis Flower in Ontario?

Understanding the cannabis legal limit in Ontario is key to staying safe, informed, and on the right side of the law. Whether you’re heading to the cottage, walking downtown Ottawa, or just stocking up from your local shop, it’s important to know how much weed you can carry legally.

Here’s everything you need to know about cannabis possession laws, how to carry weed legally, and the rules you need to follow in 2025.

How Much Cannabis Can You Legally Carry in Ontario?

Ontario follows federal cannabis laws under the Cannabis Act of Canada, which sets limits for legal possession. Here’s a quick guide:

• Adults aged 19 or older can carry up to 30 grams of dried cannabis flower in public.
  
• This limit is based on dried cannabis. Other products are converted into this standard. For example:
  
  • 1 gram of dried cannabis =
    
    • 5 grams of fresh cannabis
      
    • 15 grams of edible product
      
    • 70 grams of liquid cannabis
      
    • 0.25 grams of concentrates
      
    • 1 cannabis seed
      

If you’re caught with more than the legal cannabis possession limit in Ontario, you could face fines, seizure, or criminal charges.

Can You Carry Cannabis Between Cities or to the Cottage?

Yes—but the same rules apply:

• You must be age 19+
  
• You must carry under 30 grams of dried cannabis (or equivalent) in public
  
• It must be for personal use only, not for selling or giving away
  

Always keep it sealed and out of reach if you’re driving. Open packages in the vehicle can lead to charges, similar to open liquor rules.

Where Can You Carry Cannabis Legally in Ontario?

You can legally carry cannabis:

• On public sidewalks
  
• In parks (if smoking is permitted)
  
• To and from licensed cannabis stores
  
• In your home, backyard, or a private residence
  

You cannot carry or use cannabis:

• In schools, near playgrounds, or childcare centers
  
• In motor vehicles (unless sealed and out of reach)
  
• In workplaces or indoor public areas
  
• Across international or interprovincial borders
  

What About Cannabis at Home?

You can have up to 1,000 grams (or 1 kilogram) of dried cannabis flower or equivalent at home. There is no set cap on how much you can store as long as it is for personal use.

Kristina and Tyler from ROLL’D Cannabis Co. in Kanata say:
“Our customers often ask how much they can carry when they leave our store. We always remind them — 30 grams max in public, but you can store more at home. Know your numbers, and you’ll never run into issues.”

Why Knowing the Limits Matters

Staying within the legal weed rules in Ontario protects you from:

• Fines and legal trouble
  
• Product seizure or waste
  
• Complications when traveling within Canada
  

Being informed also helps keep cannabis use safe, respectful, and in line with public health goals.

Kristina adds:
“As licensed cannabis retailers, we’re here to help people enjoy cannabis responsibly. If you ever have questions about what’s legal, just ask us in-store — that’s what we’re here for.”

Quick Checklist: Safe Cannabis Possession in Ontario

• ✅ Are you 19 or older?
  
• ✅ Do you have 30 grams or less in public?
  
• ✅ Is your product from a licensed cannabis store?
  
• ✅ Is it stored properly while driving?
  
• ✅ Are you avoiding restricted areas (schools, workplaces, borders)?
  

If you answered yes to all of the above, you’re good to go.

Looking for legal cannabis flower in Kanata or Ottawa?

Visit ROLL’D Cannabis Co. — your trusted, locally-owned cannabis store.
✅ We’ll help you understand Ontario weed laws
✅ Shop legal products with clear possession limits
✅ Ask our experts anything — no judgment, just facts

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