List of Ontario municipalities prohibiting or allowing cannabis retail stores

View a list showing which cities and towns in Ontario either allow or ban cannabis retail stores.

Ontario municipalities had a one-time option to opt-out of having cannabis retail stores in their communities. Municipalities had until January 22, 2019 to inform the AGCO if they wished to opt out. Municipalities that chose to opt out can opt back in at any time—but once they are in, they may no longer opt out.

If the AGCO did not received written notification from a municipality by January 22, 2019, then, by default, private cannabis retail stores will be allowed within that jurisdiction beginning April 1, 2019.

Municipality Status Date of resolution
Nipigon, Township of Opted-in
Thessalon, Town of Opted-in
Highlands East, Municipality of Opted-in
The Blue Mountains, Town of Opted-in
Cramahe, Township of Opted-in
North Frontenac, Township of Opted-in
Arnprior, Town of Opted-in
South River, Village of Opted-in
Elliot Lake, City of Opted-in
Prince, Township of Opted-in
Niagara Falls, City of Opted-in
Scugog, Township of Opted-in
Meaford, Municipality of Opted-in
South Frontenac, Township of Opted-in
Uxbridge, Township of Opted-in
Ignace, Township of Opted-in
Harley, Township of Opted-in
Simcoe, County of Opted-in
Magnetawan, Municipality of Opted-in
Gordon/Barrie Island, Municipality of Opted-in