Buying cannabis legally in Winnipeg
Last reviewed · Based on official government sources
Most of the Manitoba stores in our directory are in Winnipeg. Manitoba’s rules on public use are strict, so it helps to know them before you buy.
Cannabis rules in Winnipeg come mainly from the Government of Manitoba and federal law. This guide summarizes them and links to the official sources. For more detail, see Buying cannabis legally in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Our directory lists 141 licensed cannabis stores in Winnipeg, from official registry data. See all Winnipeg dispensaries.
Who can sell cannabis legally
In Manitoba, you can only buy non-medical cannabis from retailers licensed by the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba (LGCA). The province describes a hybrid model: licensed private retailers run the stores, Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries supplies them, and the LGCA regulates the industry and keeps the list of licensed stores. Retailers can sell up to 30 grams of dried cannabis, or the equivalent, to an individual.
Some stores hold age-restricted licences that do not allow young people inside; others hold controlled-access licences where young people may enter but cannabis must not be visible or accessible.
Age and possession limits
- You must be 19 or older to buy or use cannabis.
- You can carry up to 30 grams of non-medical cannabis in public.
- Since May 1, 2025, adults may grow up to four plants per household, indoors and out of reach of young people. Landlords and condo boards may still restrict it.
Where you can use cannabis
You cannot smoke or vape non-medical cannabis in public in Manitoba. The province lists places including streets and sidewalks, parks and beaches, school grounds, restaurant patios and decks, the grounds of health-care facilities, and enclosed public places. In practice, that leaves private residences, subject to your lease or building rules.
Driving
It is illegal to drive while impaired by any drug, including cannabis. The province says drivers face Criminal Code penalties, from a fine of at least $1,000 for a first offence to mandatory jail for later offences, plus provincial sanctions such as licence suspension, vehicle impoundment and ignition interlock.
A quick checklist for Winnipeg
- Be 19 or older, and bring valid photo ID.
- Buy only from an LGCA-licensed retailer.
- Carry no more than 30 grams in public.
- Do not smoke or vape cannabis in public, including streets, sidewalks, parks and patios.
- If you grow at home, keep to four plants per household, indoors and out of reach of young people.
- Never drive impaired.
Using our Winnipeg store list
Our Winnipeg page gives an overview with a map, and the full Winnipeg dispensary list shows every licensed cannabis store we have on record in the city, taken from Manitoba’s official licensing data. Each listing shows the store’s address and, where we have them, hours and contact details. There is also a page for stores that have confirmed delivery.
We do not rank stores, review them, or recommend products. Some listings may be paid placements; these are always labelled “Sponsored.” Licences can change, so if you want to be certain, confirm a store against the official provincial list before you visit. See how to read a store listing.
Visiting from outside Canada
If you are visiting, remember that it is illegal to take cannabis across Canada’s international borders in either direction, even to a place where it is legal. Do not try to take cannabis home with you. See travelling with cannabis and the first-time visitor FAQ.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the legal age to buy cannabis in Winnipeg?
- 19, the legal age set by Manitoba.
- Can I grow cannabis at home in Winnipeg?
- Since May 1, 2025, Manitoba allows adults 19 and older to grow up to four plants per household, indoors and out of reach of young people. Landlords and condo boards may still restrict it.
- How much cannabis can I carry in Winnipeg?
- Up to 30 grams of non-medical cannabis in public.
- Can I smoke cannabis in a park in Winnipeg?
- No. Manitoba prohibits smoking or vaping non-medical cannabis in public, including parks, beaches, streets and sidewalks.
In our directory
Sources
Facts in this guide were taken from these official sources, checked October 25, 2026.
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