Last verified: March 2026
Provincial Online Stores
Each province operates its own online cannabis store. These are government-run or government-authorized platforms that deliver to addresses within the province. Most require age verification at delivery.
| Province | Online Store | URL |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) | ocs.ca |
| British Columbia | BC Cannabis Stores | bccannabisstores.com |
| Alberta | Alberta Cannabis | albertacannabis.org |
| Quebec | SQDC | sqdc.ca |
| New Brunswick | Cannabis NB | cannabis-nb.com |
| Newfoundland | CannabisNL | shopcannabisnl.com |
| NWT | Releaf NT | releafnt.ca |
For Visitors
Online ordering works best for residents with a Canadian delivery address. Most visitors will purchase in-person at retail stores. However, online stores are useful for:
- Browsing menus and prices before visiting a physical store
- Click-and-collect (ordering online for in-store pickup) at many retailers through platforms like Dutchie
- Delivery to accommodation if staying at a residence for an extended period
Government vs. Private Retail
The retail model varies significantly:
- Government only: Quebec (SQDC), Nova Scotia (NSLC), PEI (PEI Cannabis) — these provinces sell exclusively through government stores
- Private only: Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba — no government retail stores
- Mixed: Ontario, BC, New Brunswick, Newfoundland — combination of government online and private in-store retail
Ontario's model is unique: the OCS serves as the sole wholesaler for all 1,799 private stores and operates the only government online store. All legal cannabis in Ontario flows through OCS.
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