Cannabis in Nova Scotia
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Cannabis by city in Nova Scotia
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Halifax
Dartmouth
Truro
Kingston
New Glasgow
Timberlea
Eastern Passage
Berwick
Shelburne
Elmsdale
Yarmouth
Kentville
Windsor
Barrington Passage
Central West River
Digby
Grand Lake Road
Liverpool
Lunenburg
Middleton
Springhill
Sydney Mines
Bedford
Antigonish
Mira Road
Pictou
North Sydney
Port Hawkesbury
Trenton
Wolfville
Lower Sackville
Mahone Bay
New Minas
Tatamagouche
Sydney
Cannabis rules in Nova Scotia
The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) operates the province's legal non-medical cannabis stores and online retail service.
Legal information reviewed Jul 12, 2026. Official sources: Nova Scotia cannabis laws.
Provincial rules
- Legal age
- 19+
- Public possession
- 30 grams of dried cannabis in public
- Official authority
- Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC)
What to know
- Nova Scotia sells cannabis through NSLC (liquor store) locations
- Smoking combustible cannabis follows smoke-free-place rules and municipal bylaws
- Legal non-medical cannabis is sold through the NSLC retail and online system
Frequently asked questions
Where do I buy cannabis in Nova Scotia?
Cannabis is sold through NSLC (Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation) stores and online at mynslc.com.
Can I smoke cannabis in public in Nova Scotia?
Smoking combustible cannabis follows Nova Scotia's smoke-free-place rules, and municipalities may add restrictions. Other methods of consumption can be subject to separate property and public-place rules.
Is home growing allowed in Nova Scotia?
Yes. You can grow up to 4 cannabis plants per household for personal use.