Cannabis in Northwest Territories
Legal age, where to buy, and where you can consume cannabis in the Northwest Territories.
The Northwest Territories sells cannabis through the NWT Liquor and Cannabis Commission (NTLCC), online and through authorized outlets, with some community-level controls.
The basics
- Legal age: 19+
- Where to buy: The NTLCC online store and authorized retail outlets.
- Possession: Up to 30 g in public.
- Home growing: Up to 4 plants per residence is permitted.
Where you can consume
Mainly on private property. Communities in the NWT can vote to restrict or prohibit cannabis locally, so rules vary by community.
Buying legally in the NWT
Buy through the NTLCC or authorized outlets. Confirm the channel is government-authorized.
Sources
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