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
Thorold, City of Opted-in
South Algonquin, Township of Opted-in
Timmins, City of Opted-in
Essex, Town of Opted-in
Blind River, Town of Opted-in
West Elgin, Municipality of Opted-in
London, City of Opted-in
Asphodel-Norwood, Township of Opted-in
Bradford West Gwillimbury, Town of Opted-in
Greater Madawaska, Township of Opted-in
Halton Hills, Town of Opted-in
Minden Hills, Township of Opted-in
Penetanguishene, Town of Opted-in
Saugeen Shores, Town of Opted-in
Amherstburg, Town of Opted-in
Brighton, Municipality of Opted-in
Ingersoll, Town of Opted-in
Brooke-Alvinston, Municipality of Opted-in
Arran-Elderslie, Municipality of Opted-in
Shelburne, Town of Opted-in