Who can use cannabis?

Individuals 18 years old or older.

Where can legal cannabis purchased?

How can cannabis be consumed?

How much cannabis can be posessed/carried?

30 grams. If in a vehicle, the cannabis must be in closed packaging out of any and all occupants' reach.

Where can cannabis be consumed?

On Campus

Where you can use cannabis: Smoking and vaping of cannabis products are permitted on North Campus in designated smoking/vaping areas (see map below).

From "Cannabis at the University of Alberta" by University of Alberta, 2018.

*As of May 2019, the previous cannabis use zone near Rutherford library has been removed.

Augustana Campus: Smoking and vaping of cannabis is permitted in the plaza  behind the library and at the Gazebo.

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Campus Saint-Jean: Smoking and vaping of cannabis products is permitted at  one location on campus, near the parking exit and the Daridon pavilion.

Where you can't use cannabis:

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• Inside residence buildings

• At university events, including student group events

• South Campus

• Enterprise Square university premises

More questions about campus cannabis rules? Consult the University of Alberta Cannabis Working Group website and/or contact them at cannabis@ualberta.ca 

In Edmonton

Can you guess? Hover over each location to see whether its permitted or prohibited!

(Hint: Cannabis smoking/vaping is generally regulated in the same way as tobacco use)

For a complete list

Where can personal use cannabis be grown?

Your own private home.

However, property owners, landlords, condo boards and rental companies may place their own restrictions on cannabis consumption and growing on their properties. Growing cannabis is not permitted in University of Alberta buildings/residences.

Up to 4 plants may be grown per household

Seeds bought from licensed cannabis retailers