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 Sort descending Date of resolution
Chapple, Township of Opted-out
James, Township of Opted-out
Richmond Hill, Town of Opted-out
Adjala-Tosorontio, Township of Opted-out
Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan, Township of Opted-out
McGarry, Township of Opted-out
Pickle Lake, Township of Opted-out
King, Township of Opted-out
Melancthon, Township of Opted-out
Blandford-Blenheim, Township of Opted-out
West Lincoln, Township of Opted-out
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Town of Opted-out
Harris, Township of Opted-out
East Hawkesbury, Township of Opted-out