Legal cannabis delivery and online ordering in Canada
Last reviewed · Based on official government sources
Ordering cannabis online is legal in every province and territory, but only through the sellers that jurisdiction authorizes. In some places that is a government website; in others it is a licensed store’s own site. Third-party apps, social media sellers and “mail-order” sites that ship across the country are not part of the legal system. This guide covers what the official rules say.
Who can sell online, by province
Based on Health Canada’s list of authorized retailers and provincial sources:
- Ontario: online sales are through the government’s Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS.ca). Licensed private stores may also offer delivery and curbside pickup of orders placed with that store.
- British Columbia: the government’s BC Cannabis Stores sells online, and licensed private retailers may deliver. The B.C. government says legal stores may only ship within B.C.
- Alberta: since March 2022, licensed stores with an operating physical location can sell online and deliver if they have an endorsement from the AGLC. The government’s former online store is no longer in business.
- Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, Nunavut: licensed private retailers sell in person and online. In Nunavut, a remote sales licence allows retailers to sell online or by phone and ship to any Nunavut community.
- Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, Northwest Territories: the government retailer sells in stores and online.
- Newfoundland and Labrador: online sales are through the NLC’s web portal; licensed private stores sell in person.
What delivery rules look like: Ontario
The AGCO’s rules for licensed Ontario stores give a good picture of how tightly delivery is controlled:
- stores may offer delivery and curbside pickup, but may not operate mainly as a delivery business;
- delivery must be done by the store’s licence holder or its employees, not a third-party delivery company;
- delivery is only to a residence or other private place in Ontario (a hotel room counts), and only to a person 19 or older;
- the person receiving the order must show ID if they appear to be under 25;
- the order must be placed with that specific store and filled from that store;
- deliveries may only take place between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m.
The Government of Ontario adds that OCS deliveries require age verification at the door and are not left unattended.
What delivery rules look like: Alberta
The AGLC sets these conditions for delivery by licensed stores:
- the delivery person must be at least 18;
- cannabis must not be delivered to a minor or an intoxicated person;
- government-issued photo ID must be checked if the person appears to be under 25;
- delivery only to places within Alberta where possession is legal;
- each order is limited to 30 grams of dried cannabis or equivalent;
- food delivery and ride-hailing apps cannot deliver cannabis; only the licensed retailer or a common carrier such as a national courier or postal service can.
Alberta retailers selling online must show their licence numbers, store names and addresses, and a link to the AGLC licensee search on their website’s homepage, and orders must be placed and paid directly with the licensee, not through a third-party app.
Signs of an illegal delivery service
Government sources list several warning signs. Be cautious if a seller:
- has no licensed physical store, or no store in your province;
- lets you order without verifying your age;
- ships anywhere in Canada or across provincial borders;
- only takes e-transfer or cryptocurrency;
- takes orders through social media or messaging apps;
- offers sign-up or referral bonuses;
- sells products with no excise stamp or with packaging that appeals to children.
Health Canada also notes that sharing personal and payment details with illegal sellers carries a risk of identity theft.
Delivery listings on this site
We only mark a store as delivering when the official registry or the store’s verified owner confirms it. If a listing says delivery is “not confirmed,” contact the store directly. City pages have a delivery view, for example weed delivery in Toronto, which lists only stores with confirmed delivery. We do not take orders or deliver anything ourselves.
Frequently asked questions
- Can Uber Eats or SkipTheDishes deliver cannabis?
- Not in Alberta, according to the AGLC, and in Ontario the AGCO requires that delivery be done by the store’s own licence holder or employees. Check your province’s rules.
- Can a legal cannabis store ship to another province?
- Generally no. Government sources such as the B.C. government say legal stores may only ship within their own province, and Health Canada lists shipping anywhere in Canada as a sign of an illegal seller.
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Sources
Facts in this guide were taken from these official sources, checked October 25, 2026.
- Health Canada: Authorized cannabis retailers in the provinces and territories
- Government of Canada: Reduce your risk, choose legal cannabis
- AGCO: Delivery and curbside pick-up (Ontario cannabis retail)
- Government of Ontario: Buying recreational cannabis
- Government of B.C.: Buy legal cannabis
- AGLC: Common cannabis questions
- Government of Nunavut: Liquor and cannabis FAQ
- Government of Newfoundland and Labrador: Cannabis FAQ
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