Dispensary Near St. Lawrence Market: About a 12-Minute Walk

Two easy walking routes from St. Lawrence Market to a licensed waterfront dispensary, plus the patio and indoor rules that apply in Old Town.

The nearest licensed dispensary on the waterfront side of St. Lawrence Market is Sugar Beach Cannabis, about a 12-minute walk south and east at 192 Queens Quay East. Head down Lower Jarvis or Lower Sherbourne Street, under the rail corridor and the Gardiner, and you are there.

St. Lawrence Market is one of the busiest corners of Old Town, and a lot of people pair a market trip with other errands in the area. This guide gives you two easy routes to the store, a few landmarks along the way, and the rules worth knowing in a neighbourhood full of restaurants and patios.

Two ways to walk from the market

The market sits at Front Street East and Jarvis Street. The store is on the waterfront, directly south and a little east. Both routes below take about 12 minutes.

Route A: straight down Lower Jarvis

This is the simplest route if you are leaving from the market's south side.

1. From Front Street East, walk south on Lower Jarvis Street, which runs along the east side of the market building, past The Esplanade.
2. Continue south, under the rail corridor and across Lake Shore Boulevard beneath the Gardiner Expressway. Use the signalized crossing.
3. At Queens Quay East you will see Sugar Beach and its pink umbrellas just ahead of you on the left, at the foot of Lower Jarvis.
4. Turn left and walk east along Queens Quay East for about 3 minutes.
5. The store is at 192 Queens Quay East, Unit A5, beside Sherbourne Common.

Route B: along The Esplanade, then Lower Sherbourne

This route is a little quieter and takes you past some of the neighbourhood's residential streets.

1. From the market, walk south one short block to The Esplanade.
2. Turn left and walk east along The Esplanade to Sherbourne Street.
3. Turn right onto Lower Sherbourne Street and walk south, under the rail corridor and the Gardiner.
4. When you reach the water, you will be at Sherbourne Common. The store is right beside it.

Landmarks along the way

If you are new to this part of the city, these are the reference points that tell you where you are:

• St. Lawrence Market, at Front and Jarvis, your starting point.
• Berczy Park, a short walk west along Front Street, about 12 minutes from the store. Our Old Town and Esplanade guide covers it in more detail.
• The Esplanade, the pedestrian-friendly street just south of the market, lined with restaurants.
• Sugar Beach, at the foot of Lower Jarvis, about 3 minutes from the store.
• Sherbourne Common, the waterfront park right next door to us.

The Distillery District is also about 12 minutes from the store in the other direction. If you are exploring both, see our Distillery District guide.

The rules in a busy, patio-lined neighbourhood

The St. Lawrence neighbourhood has a lot of restaurants, bars and covered spaces, and that affects where cannabis can and cannot be used. These rules all come from Ontario's cannabis laws.

On a street like The Esplanade, where patios line the sidewalk, the 9-metre patio rule covers a lot of ground. Ontario also notes that municipal bylaws and property owners can add restrictions on top of the provincial rules.

The practical answer for most people: buy what you need, keep it sealed, and use it at home. Our guide to where you can smoke cannabis in Toronto has the full picture.

A quick checklist before you buy

Whether you plan to order ahead or walk in, run through this list:

1. Bring government-issued photo ID. The store is 19+ only, and ID is required.
2. Check the live menu. It shows what is in stock right now, with a regular price and a lower member price on every product.
3. Decide on a format. Options include dried flower, pre-rolls and blunts, vapes (510-thread cartridges and all-in-one disposables), edibles, beverages, extracts and concentrates such as rosin, live resin, diamonds and hash, and oils and drops.
4. Know your numbers. People choose by THC and CBD content and by terpene profile. If you are new, start low and go slow.

5.

If you would rather skip the wait, order online and the store will have it ready for you to pay and pick up in store. Walk-ins are always welcome.

If you are a first-time buyer

Staff help first-time buyers and experienced buyers alike, so do not worry about asking basic questions. Our first-time dispensary guide explains what happens at the counter, from the ID check to reading the label. If you are considering cannabis for a medical reason, talk to a healthcare provider.

Carrying your order home

Federal law lets adults carry up to 30 grams of dried cannabis, or its equivalent, in public. If you are driving, Ontario's cannabis and driving rules say cannabis in a vehicle cannot be open and out of its original packaging, or readily available to anyone in the vehicle unless packed in baggage. Never drive impaired.

At home, store everything locked and out of reach of children and pets, and keep edibles apart from your market groceries.

Visit Sugar Beach Cannabis

Sugar Beach Cannabis is at 192 Queens Quay East, Unit A5, Toronto, ON M5A 3Y4, about a 12-minute walk from St. Lawrence Market. Order online and pick up in store from our live menu, or walk in with your ID.

Questions? Call 437-780-0285, email tim@sugarbeachcannabis.com, or use the contact page. Read more about the store.

Frequently asked questions

This article is general information about cannabis rules and products in Ontario, not legal or medical advice. Rules change: check the official sources linked above. Cannabis is for adults 19+. Never drive impaired.