Chances are if you are bound for Niagara Falls this summer, you might be asking yourself about the exact rules and regulations about consuming cannabis in public Niagara Falls. Can I smoke a joint in the park? In my hotel room? Where can I legally purchase cannabis in the city? Hopefully by the end of this article, all of your questions will be answered. We are going to clear the air on the subject, so nobody gets themselves in a precarious situation with law enforcement regarding cannabis use in public in the Niagara region.

The Niagara Falls region recently updated the Smoke and Vape-Free Outdoor Spaces By-Law in order to prevent unnecessary exposure and protect the vulnerable persons and children from vapor and second-hand smoke. The use of tobacco, cannabis and vaping products are now prohibited in public spaces in the Niagara region by this by-law.

 

The application of this by-law includes but not exclusively concerning the following public places:

  • Parks, playgrounds and sports fields
  • Arenas and recreation centers
  • Outdoor areas of municipal and regional buildings
  • Bus shelters
  • Beaches (new addition)
  • Recreation trails for hiking (new addition)
  • Any entrance or exit of public buildings, workplaces (within nine meters)

So simply put, unless you are on private property, a friend’s residence, staying in an Airbnb or hotel with a specifically designated area where cannabis use is allowed, you are prohibited of lightning up a fat one elsewhere. Walking down the streets, at a restaurant’s patio and even if you sit on a park bench overlooking the gorgeous Falls it is technically illegal to smoke or vape cannabis.

Now we are not the ones to encourage breaking any laws and everyone, visitors and citizens included, should follow the rules at all times but if you were to ask how much risk you’d take by finding a quiet corner of a park with no one else around and start blazing there? I would say the risk are minimal although still present. So assess the situation and act accordingly, but you can always play it safe and pop an edible, so you enjoy your high without fearing of getting fined for smoking a joint in the wrong spot.

 

Where Can I Buy Cannabis In Niagara Falls

On your next visit to the city, you owe yourself to stop by one of the many dispensaries available. Whether you are looking to score top-quality buds, potent concentrates or some tasty treats that’ll make you giggle, you can be certain to find what you’re looking for by visiting one of these cannabis retailers:

  • Canna Cabana - 5731 Victoria Ave
  • Choom - 7555 Montrose Rd Ste 3
  • SPDR Cannabis - 6474 Lundy’s Ln
  • TOKE Cannabis - 8568 Lundy’s Ln
  • True North Cannabis Co. - 4695 Queen St
  • Wonder Buds Cannabis - 4625-a Queen St

If you prefer to stay put inside and browse through menus online and pass an order from the comfort of the couch, delivery services are the perfect option for you. Simply register with the business equipped with your address, name and proof of being legal of age, which is 19 years old in the province of Ontario.

Here’s a few delivery services available in the Niagara region: