Buy Weed Online in Quebec — Rules, Range and Delivery
Quick answer
Quebec has the strictest cannabis rules in Canada: the legal age is 21, the SQDC is the only authorized retailer, home growing is banned outright, and edibles are capped at 5 mg of THC per serving with sweets, chocolate and desserts prohibited entirely. Bud Cargo ships to Quebec addresses by Canada Post Xpresspost and Purolator, free on orders over $150.
Quebec is genuinely different from the rest of the country, and if you have shopped for cannabis anywhere else in Canada the rules here will surprise you. Understanding what the province actually restricts explains most of what people find frustrating about buying cannabis in Quebec — and it is worth knowing before you order from anyone.
What makes Quebec different
| Rule | Quebec | Rest of Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum age | 21 | 19 in most provinces, 18 in Alberta |
| Authorized retailer | SQDC only, a provincial monopoly | Private licensed retail in most provinces |
| Home cultivation | Prohibited, including possessing a plant | Up to 4 plants, except Manitoba |
| Edibles | No sweets, confectionery, desserts or chocolate; 5 mg THC per serving | Up to 10 mg THC per package federally |
| THC concentration cap | 30% | No provincial cap |
| Public possession limit | 30 g dried equivalent | 30 g dried equivalent |
Why the SQDC selection feels narrow
It is not a buying failure on the SQDC’s part — it is the law. The 30% THC ceiling removes most high-potency flower and a large share of concentrates from the shelf before anyone chooses a supplier. The edibles rules go further: because confectionery, chocolate and desserts are prohibited outright, the gummy and chocolate categories that dominate legal edibles everywhere else in Canada simply do not exist in Quebec, and what is left is capped at 5 mg of THC per serving.
That combination is why Quebec shoppers search for alternatives more than shoppers in any other province, and why so many of them end up looking at mail order.
Delivery across Quebec
We ship to every Quebec address by Canada Post Xpresspost, which is usually about two business days to Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, Quebec City, Gatineau, Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivières, Lévis and Victoriaville. Communities further north and along the Lower North Shore add a day or more. Purolator next-day is available at checkout when timing matters.
Shipping is a $25 flat rate regionally and $30 nationally, and free on orders over $150 — a single ounce usually clears that on its own. Every order goes out in discreet, unmarked packaging.
What Quebec buyers order most
The pattern here is different from Ontario or Alberta. Because the provincial range is capped at 30% THC, our premium AAAA and AAAA+ flower and our concentrates see disproportionate interest from Quebec. Ounce deals run from roughly $39 to $100 for a full 28 grams, with the per-gram price shown on every product page.
The SQDC is the only authorized cannabis retailer in Quebec. Bud Cargo is a mail-order dispensary and is not a provincially licensed retailer. You must be 21 or older to order from us if you live in Quebec, and you are responsible for the rules that apply where you live.
Shipping to Montreal, Quebec City, Sherbrooke and everywhere between — free over $150.
Ordering from another province? See our guides for Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and the Maritimes.
City guides
Ordering to Montreal? See our Montreal guide for delivery times and how mail order compares with the SQDC.
Frequently asked questions
What is the legal age to buy cannabis in Quebec?
Twenty-one. Quebec raised its minimum age from 18 to 21 in January 2020 and it remains the highest in Canada — every other province is 19, except Alberta at 18. You must be 21 to be admitted to an SQDC store, and 21 to order from us if you live in Quebec.
Why does the SQDC not sell gummies or chocolate?
Quebec’s Cannabis Regulation Act prohibits edible cannabis products that are sweets, confectionery, desserts, chocolate, or anything else considered attractive to people under 21. Edibles sold in the province are also capped at 5 mg of THC per serving, and cannabis products generally are capped at 30% THC concentration.
Can I grow cannabis at home in Quebec?
No. Quebec prohibits growing cannabis for personal use and prohibits possessing a live plant. The ban was challenged in court, but the Quebec Court of Appeal upheld it in 2021 and the Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear a further appeal. Quebec and Manitoba are the only provinces with a full home-cultivation ban.
How long does delivery take to Quebec?
Canada Post Xpresspost is generally about two business days to Montreal, Laval, Quebec City, Gatineau and Sherbrooke, with a day or so more for remote areas. Purolator next-day is available at checkout when you need it faster. Every order ships in discreet packaging.
Is Bud Cargo the same as the SQDC?
No. The SQDC is the only authorized cannabis retailer in Quebec and is run by the province. Bud Cargo is an independent mail-order dispensary and is not a provincially licensed retailer. You need to be of legal age where you live, and you are responsible for the rules that apply in your province.
