Cannabis law in Manitoba (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Manitoba sets the minimum age at 19 and a public possession limit of 30 g of dried cannabis (or equivalent). Since 1 May 2025 adults may cultivate up to four plants in their residence. Cannabis consumption in public places is prohibited and cannabis is sold through licensed cannabis stores. Drug-impaired driving brings licence suspensions and vehicle impoundment as well as Criminal Code penalties.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Possession for personal usePersonal use by an adult | Permitted within limits [1] |
| Quantity limitsPersonal use by an adult | Minimum age 19. Up to 30 g of dried cannabis (or equivalent) in a public place unless a regulation permits more. [1] |
| Growing at homePersonal use by an adult | Permitted within limits [1] |
| Sale to consumersPersonal use by an adult | Licensed retail stores for adults [1] |
| Use or carrying in public placesPersonal use by an adult | Prohibited [1] |
| VisitorsPersonal use by an adult | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Minimum agePersonal use by an adult | 19 years [2] |
| Driving after cannabis usePersonal use by an adult | Driving while impaired by a drug, including cannabis, is illegal. Besides Criminal Code penalties (a fine of at least $1,000 for a first offence), drivers face licence suspensions, vehicle impoundment and ignition interlock requirements under the Highway Traffic Act. [3] |
Notes
- Section 101.26.1 (in force 1 May 2025 by proclamation) allows persons aged 19 or over to cultivate up to four plants in their residence, subject to regulations. An older provincial web page ('Growing cannabis at home') still states that growing is prohibited; the statute text was preferred.
- A person must not consume cannabis in a public place except as permitted by regulation or under The Smoking and Vapour Products Control Act.
Sources
- Government of Manitoba (Manitoba Laws): The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act (C.C.S.M. c. L153) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Government of Manitoba: Cannabis in Manitoba: You must be 19+ (consulted 10 October 2026) · all sources
- Government of Manitoba: Cannabis in Manitoba: You can't drive impaired (consulted 10 October 2026) · all sources
National rules that also apply
These rules are set at national level in Canada and apply here too, alongside the rules above. All national rules for Canada
| Possession for personal use | Permitted within limits (source: Department of Justice Canada) |
|---|---|
| Quantity limits | Adults may possess up to 30 g of dried cannabis (or equivalent) in a public place. Young persons may possess no more than 5 g. (source: Department of Justice Canada) |
| Growing at home | Permitted within limits (source: Department of Justice Canada) |
| Sale to consumers | Licensed retail stores for adults (source: Department of Justice Canada) |
| Medical cannabis | Legal for medical use (source: Health Canada) |
Manitoba and neighbouring provinces and territories
| Province or territory | Possession for personal use | Growing at home | Sale to consumers | Use or carrying in public places | Medical cannabis | Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manitoba | Legal within limits (19+) | Yes, up to 4 plants (since 1 May 2025) | Private licensed stores | Not in public places | — | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Saskatchewan | Legal within limits (19+) | Yes, up to 4 plants per household | Private licensed stores | Not in public places | — | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Ontario | Legal within limits (19+) | Yes, up to 4 plants per home | Private licensed stores | Many outdoor places; not near schools etc. | — | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Nunavut | Legal within limits (19+) | ⚠ Not yet verified | Private licensed stores | Not near listed places or public events | — | ⚠ Not yet verified |
More rules in Manitoba
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 50 km/h · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 90 km/h
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceEarliest age to drive a car supervised: 16, with an experienced supervisor
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Power-assisted bicycle · Minimum age: 14 years
- Fireworks
- Statutory minimum wageNational statutory minimum wage: Yes · Current adult minimum wage (gross): $16.40 per hour
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Banned · Hands-free use: Hands-free allowed
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes
- Tobacco and nicotine age limitsMinimum age to buy tobacco: 18 · Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes: 18
- Drinking age and alcohol salesMinimum age to buy beer and wine: 18 · Minimum age to buy spirits: 18
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.