Travel involving cannabis can raise separate legal and border questions. Do not carry cannabis across an international border. Consult the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and other relevant authorities for current rules before travelling; this guide is not legal advice and cannot assess a particular itinerary.
Check the destination and route
Rules may differ between domestic travel, international travel, transit and destinations outside Canada. Do not assume that a rule in one jurisdiction applies elsewhere. The CBSA publishes current travel information, including its travel-planning guidance. Verify the relevant information directly before departure.
Do not treat this page as clearance
A summary cannot authorize a traveller to carry cannabis, and this page does not provide an exception or a definitive interpretation of another country’s laws. When in doubt, contact the appropriate border or government authority and follow their current direction.
Related information
See Health Canada’s consumer cannabis information and our separate guide to driving and impairment. These are different topics with different authorities.
Primary references
Canada Border Services Agency: Travel planning guidance Health Canada: Cannabis consumer informationFor how we use sources and handle updates, see editorial standards. To flag an issue, report a correction.