Homes, condos, sidewalks, parks, patios, hotels and the Island ferries: where Ontario and the City of Toronto allow smoking or vaping cannabis, and where they don't.
In Toronto you can generally smoke or vape cannabis in a private residence, if your lease or condo rules allow it, and in many outdoor public places such as sidewalks and parks. You can't in enclosed public places, workplaces, the common areas of condo and apartment buildings, or a long list of outdoor spots, and the City of Toronto adds its own rules for parks, building entrances and the Island ferries.
Here is the full picture as of 2026, rule by rule, with the official source for each.
The short version
| Place | Smoking or vaping cannabis | Whose rule |
|---|---|---|
| Your own home | Generally allowed, unless your lease or condo rules say otherwise | Ontario |
| Condo or apartment hallways, elevators, lobbies, parking garages | Not allowed | Ontario |
| Sidewalks and many outdoor public places | Generally allowed, with exceptions below | Ontario |
| Within 9 m of a public building's entrance or exit (smoking) | Not allowed | City of Toronto |
| Playgrounds, sports areas, swimming beaches, off-leash areas in city parks, plus 20 m around them | Not allowed | City of Toronto |
| Restaurant and bar patios, plus 9 m around them | Not allowed | Ontario |
| Bus shelters and other roofed outdoor areas with more than two walls | Not allowed | Ontario |
| Hotel rooms | Only rooms designated for smoking | Ontario |
| Ferry terminal and Toronto Island ferries | Not allowed | City of Toronto |
| Any vehicle or boat being driven or that will be driven | No consumption of any kind | Ontario |
| Enclosed workplaces and enclosed public places | Not allowed | Ontario |
At home, in condos and in rentals
Ontario's cannabis laws page lists private residences as a place you can smoke or vape cannabis, but not a residence that is also a workplace. Two big caveats apply in a city full of condos:
- Common areas are off limits. Smoking and vaping are banned in shared indoor spaces of condos, apartment buildings and college or university residences, including elevators, hallways, stairwells, parking garages and lobbies.
- Your lease or condo rules can go further. Ontario notes that leases and condominium rules can restrict smoking or vaping inside private units.
If you rent or own in a condo, read your lease or declaration first. Our guide to cannabis in Toronto condos and rentals goes into more detail.
Sidewalks and building entrances
Ontario lists sidewalks among the outdoor public places where smoking or vaping cannabis is generally allowed. Toronto's Smoking Bylaw (Chapter 709) adds a local rule: no smoking within a 9-metre radius of any entrance or exit of a public building. It applies to lit cannabis as well as tobacco, and it covers back doors, fire exits, service doors and employee entrances too.
Downtown, that rules out a lot of sidewalk. Be considerate of the people around you as well, especially near transit stops and shop doors.
Toronto parks and beaches
The City of Toronto's park rules say smoking and vaping, including tobacco and cannabis, are not permitted in certain areas of city parks, and within 20 metres of the perimeter of those areas:
- Enclosed public spaces and washrooms
- Playgrounds
- Sporting areas such as soccer fields, volleyball courts, tennis courts and baseball diamonds
- Swimming beaches
- Designated dog off-leash areas
Ontario's rules also apply inside parks: no smoking or vaping on or within 20 metres of children's playgrounds and publicly owned sports fields. Waterfront parks have a lot of these features close together, so look for posted signs and keep well clear of anywhere children play.
Patios, bus shelters, schools and hospitals
Ontario's where you can't smoke or vape page bans smoking and vaping cannabis at, among other places:
- Restaurant and bar patios, and public areas within 9 metres of a patio
- Outdoor areas with a roof and more than two walls, such as bus shelters
- School grounds and public areas within 20 metres
- Child care centres and home child care premises
- Publicly owned sports fields and nearby spectator areas
- Reserved seating at outdoor sports and entertainment venues
- The outdoor grounds of community recreational facilities
- Within 9 metres of hospital entrances and exits, and on hospital and psychiatric facility grounds
Hotels
In hotels, motels and inns, Ontario allows smoking and vaping only in fully enclosed guest rooms that management has designated for it. Ask before you book. See cannabis and Toronto hotels for more.
The Toronto Island ferries
The City says the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal and all Toronto Island ferries are smoke and vape-free: no smoking in the waiting area or on board. If you are heading to the Island, our ferry terminal guide covers getting there from our store.
Cars and boats
You can't consume cannabis in any form, smoking, vaping or eating, in a vehicle or boat that is being driven or will be driven. Never drive after consuming. The rules and penalties are in our cannabis and driving guide.
Workplaces and enclosed public places
Consuming recreational cannabis in an enclosed workplace is illegal, and the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 bans smoking cannabis in enclosed workplaces and enclosed public places. Toronto Public Health inspects and responds to complaints under that Act in the city.
What it costs to get it wrong
If you smoke or vape where it isn't allowed, Ontario says you can be charged and, if convicted, fined $1,000 for a first offence and $5,000 for any further offence.
A few good-neighbour habits
- Keep cannabis and any smoke or vapour away from children and pets.
- Start low and go slow if a product is new to you.
- Store products locked and in their original packaging at home.
- If you are unsure whether a spot is allowed, assume it isn't and check the official page.
For the wider set of provincial rules, from the legal age to home growing, read Ontario cannabis laws explained.
Visit Sugar Beach Cannabis
Sugar Beach Cannabis is at 192 Queens Quay East, Unit A5, Toronto, ON M5A 3Y4, in East Bayfront beside Sherbourne Common and about a 3-minute walk east of Sugar Beach park. Browse the live menu, order online and pick up in store, or walk in. Every product shows a regular price and a lower member price. We are 19+ only and you will need government photo ID. Questions first? Call 437-780-0285, contact us or read more about us.
Frequently asked questions
Can you smoke weed on the street in Toronto?
Ontario lists sidewalks among the outdoor public places where smoking or vaping cannabis is generally allowed. Toronto's Smoking Bylaw bans smoking within 9 metres of any entrance or exit of a public building, and provincial rules ban it in bus shelters, on patios and near schools and playgrounds, so many downtown sidewalks are off limits in practice.
Can you smoke cannabis in Toronto parks?
Not in every part of a park. The City of Toronto bans smoking and vaping, including cannabis, in park washrooms and enclosed spaces, playgrounds, sports areas, swimming beaches and off-leash dog areas, and within 20 metres of them. Look for posted signs and check the City's park rules.
Can I smoke weed on my condo balcony in Toronto?
Ontario bans smoking and vaping in indoor common areas of condos and apartments, and says leases and condo rules can restrict smoking in private units. Whether a balcony is allowed depends on your condo declaration, rules or lease, so check those first.
Can you smoke cannabis on the Toronto Island ferry?
No. The City of Toronto says the ferry terminal and all ferries are smoke and vape-free, including the waiting area and on board.
What is the fine for smoking cannabis in a prohibited place in Ontario?
Ontario says you can be charged and, if convicted, fined $1,000 for a first offence and $5,000 for any further offence.
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.
Sources
- Cannabis laws (Government of Ontario)
- Where you can't smoke or vape in Ontario (Government of Ontario)
- Park & Trail Rules & Etiquette (City of Toronto)
- Smoking Bylaw, Municipal Code Chapter 709 (City of Toronto)
- Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 (City of Toronto)
- Ferry Ticket & Passenger Information (City of Toronto)
