Cannabis rules in Manitoba
In Manitoba you must be 19 to buy or use cannabis, and you can carry up to 30 grams of dried cannabis (or the equivalent) in public. Using cannabis in public is illegal except for topical products, so plan to use it at home, where your yard counts too. Since May 1, 2025, each household can grow up to four plants indoors, and all stores are private businesses licensed by the LGCA, many of which also sell online.
How old do you have to be, and how much can you carry?
The legal age in Manitoba is 19 for buying and using cannabis. Adults can carry up to 30 grams of dried cannabis or the equivalent in public, and can share up to 30 grams with other adults. Under federal rules, 1 gram of dried flower equals 5 g of fresh cannabis, 15 g of solid edible product, 70 g of liquid product such as a tincture, 570 g of cannabis beverage or 0.25 g of concentrate. Our weed measurements guide has the full table. Buying for or giving cannabis to anyone under 19 is illegal.
Where can you use cannabis in Manitoba?
Adults can use cannabis at home, including in their yard. In public, the only legal option is a topical product like a cream or lotion. Smoking, vaping, edibles, extracts and concentrates are all against the law in public places.
In apartment and condo buildings, smoking and vaping cannabis is banned in common areas. Whether you can smoke in your own suite or on your balcony is up to the building owner or condo board, not the province.
| Place | Allowed? |
|---|---|
| Your home and yard | Allowed |
| Your apartment or condo suite | Up to the owner or condo board |
| Topical products (creams, lotions) in public | Allowed |
| Smoking or vaping on streets and sidewalks | Not allowed |
| Parks and beaches, including provincial parks | Not allowed |
| Restaurant patios and decks | Not allowed |
| School grounds and the grounds of health-care facilities | Not allowed |
| Edibles, extracts or concentrates anywhere in public | Not allowed |
| Common areas of apartment and condo buildings | Not allowed |
| In or on a vehicle, including off-road vehicles | Not allowed |
Can you grow cannabis at home in Manitoba?
Yes, as of May 1, 2025. Manitoba used to ban home growing, and older guides and some government pages still say so, but adults 19 and older can now grow up to four plants per household. The limit is four in total no matter how many adults live there, and you can't spread plants across more than one residence.
- Grow indoors only, in a room, container or enclosure that people under 19 can't get into.
- Buy all starter material, seeds or plants, from a licensed Manitoba store.
- You can keep your harvest at home unpackaged and unlabelled, and carry up to 30 grams of it in public.
- Check your lease or condo rules, since landlords and condo boards can restrict home growing.
How do cannabis stores work in Manitoba?
Manitoba uses a hybrid model. Every store is privately run, the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba (LGCA) licenses and inspects them, and Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries supplies them. Cannabis isn't sold alongside alcohol. Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries reported 229 stores across the province at the end of its 2024-25 fiscal year (March 31, 2025). You can browse licensed shops on our Manitoba dispensaries page.
Most stores are age-restricted, meaning nobody under 19 can go in. The LGCA also licenses controlled-access stores, where cannabis is sold inside a larger store but kept out of sight. The province doesn't publish standard opening hours, so check with each store.
Can you buy cannabis online in Manitoba?
Yes, from licensed stores. There's no government online store, but licensed retailers can take orders online and by phone. Orders can only be placed through the store's own website, payment has to go through before the order is sent, and each package is limited to 30 grams. Delivery can be made by the store's staff, a licensed delivery company or a national carrier, and it can't be handed to anyone under 19 or anyone who appears intoxicated.
What are the rules for driving and carrying cannabis in a car?
Under Manitoba's Highway Traffic Act, cannabis in a vehicle has to be stored in the trunk, an exterior compartment or another space for goods or baggage that nobody in the vehicle can easily reach. Using cannabis in or on any vehicle, including off-road vehicles, is an offence.
Drug-impaired driving can bring Criminal Code charges, with a fine of at least $1,000 for a first offence and mandatory jail for repeat offences, plus provincial licence suspensions, vehicle impoundment and ignition interlock requirements. Failing a roadside drug screening is also an offence for novice drivers and for the experienced drivers supervising them.
What should visitors to Manitoba know?
Bring photo ID, and remember the age is 19. Because public use is banned, plan to use cannabis somewhere private. The province advises buying and using cannabis within the province or territory you're in, and taking cannabis across the Canadian border is illegal whether you're leaving or arriving, even to a country where it's legal. This is general information; the law is what counts.