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Canada
VERIFIED · MAY 202630 ENTRIESNORTH AMERICA
Canada is in North America. Review the laws below before your trip. Country pages link to official sources, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
HEADS UP
Cannabis is legal BUT crossing ANY border with it = federal crime. Zero tolerance.
DO NOT BRING
Brass knuckles · Butterfly knife · Not clearing snow
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3 entriesCOMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
- Carrying any amount of cannabis across the US border is a federal crime under US law, even between two legal jurisdictions.
- Bear spray is legal for wildlife but using it against people can be charged as a weapons offence.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Cannabis is federally legal but provinces set their own rules on retail, public consumption, and possession limits.
- Quebec sets the legal cannabis age at 21 while most other provinces use 19 (Alberta uses 18).
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.