The B.C. adult-use basics
B.C. sets the minimum age at 19 for non-medical cannabis. That covers use, purchase, possession and growing. Authorized medical patients may have different rules. Legal purchases come through government-run BC Cannabis Stores or licensed private retailers; licensed stores may sell online and ship only within B.C.
Purchase, possession and growing
B.C. lists up to 30 grams dried equivalent in public, an at-home ceiling of 1,000 grams dried equivalent per household, and up to four non-medical plants per household. The growing rules include residence, public visibility, childcare, landlord/strata and local-government restrictions. See the official age and possession guide for detail.
Use and travel boundaries
Where cannabis may be used depends on B.C.'s provincial restrictions and local property rules. B.C. says laws differ between provinces; check the destination province before travelling. Taking cannabis across Canada's international border remains illegal without a Health Canada permit or exemption. This summary does not answer specialized medical, tenancy or roadside questions; use the focused B.C. driving guide for that topic.
Quick FAQ
What is the legal age for non-medical cannabis in B.C.?
B.C. sets the minimum age at 19 to use, buy, possess or grow non-medical cannabis.
What are the headline possession and home-grow limits?
B.C. lists up to 30 g dried equivalent in public, up to 1,000 g dried equivalent at home per household, and up to four non-medical plants per household, subject to exceptions and local restrictions.
Can I take B.C. cannabis across an international border?
No. B.C. and the Canada Border Services Agency say taking cannabis into or out of Canada is illegal without a Health Canada permit or exemption.
Sources
- B.C. Government: Possession and purchasing limits -- directly read 2026-09-25; updated May 14, 2026.
- B.C. Government: Sell or grow cannabis -- directly read 2026-09-25; updated July 15, 2026.
- B.C. Government: Buy legal cannabis -- directly read 2026-09-25; updated May 20, 2026; includes legal-store and online shipping rules.
- B.C. Government: Travelling with cannabis -- directly read 2026-09-25; updated November 6, 2025.
- B.C. Government: Where you can consume -- directly read 2026-09-25.
- Canada Border Services Agency: Cannabis at the border -- directly read 2026-09-25; page modified March 26, 2021.
Sources checked 2026-09-25.