Dispensary Near Pearson Airport: Closest Cannabis Stores for Travellers

Note: Cannabis is for adults 19+ in Ontario. This content is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for cannabis-related health questions.

The closest Ashario Cannabis store to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is our Finch & Dufferin location at 1111A Finch Ave W Unit 1, North York, roughly a 15-to-20-minute drive northeast via Highway 401 East. It's open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM every day of the year, which lines up neatly with early departures and late arrivals. If you're staying in the airport corridor, this is your most practical legal cannabis stop.

Travellers ask us about airport proximity constantly, so we've laid out the real logistics below: drive times, what you can legally do with what you buy, and where same-day cannabis delivery can bring an order to you instead. For a full list of stores, see our Ontario store locations page.

Which Ashario dispensary is closest to Pearson Airport?

Ashario Cannabis - Finch & Dufferin (1111A Finch Ave W Unit 1, North York, ON M3J 2P7 | +1-647-368-7722) is the nearest of our four stores to YYZ. From the airport, take Highway 409 to Highway 401 East, exit at Dufferin Street or Keele, and head north to Finch, about 15 to 20 minutes without heavy traffic. It's open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily, 365 days a year.

Why does this store work well for airport travellers? It sits in a busy North York commercial pocket near York University, with parking available and easy 401 access. Because Pearson itself falls outside Toronto's cannabis retail cluster, there's no store directly on airport grounds: the Finch & Dufferin shop is the realistic first legal option once you clear the terminal. You can browse the live menu for this store before you drive over so you know what's stocked.

Can you buy cannabis near YYZ and bring it on a flight?

You can legally buy cannabis near YYZ from a licensed Ontario retailer, but flying with it is heavily restricted. As of 2026, cannabis cannot cross Canada's international borders in either direction: taking it on an international flight is a federal offence, even to places where cannabis is legal. On domestic flights within Canada, adults 19+ may carry the legal personal possession limit, but each airline and the CATSA screening process set their own conditions.

According to Health Canada, it remains illegal to take cannabis across the Canadian border regardless of the amount or your destination's laws. Our budtenders' honest advice to travellers: if you're flying internationally, don't buy to travel, buy for your stay in Ontario. For domestic trips, confirm your specific airline's policy before packing anything. When in doubt, leave it behind.

What's the legal possession limit in Ontario for travellers?

Adults 19 and over in Ontario may possess up to 30 grams of dried cannabis (or its equivalent in other formats) in public. That limit applies to residents and visitors alike.

The equivalency rules matter if you're mixing formats. Under the Cannabis Act, 1 gram of dried flower equals 5 grams of fresh cannabis, 15 grams of edible product, 70 grams of liquid, or one cannabis plant seed. The AGCO regulates every licensed Ontario store, and staff must check valid government-issued photo ID for anyone who appears under 25. Bring your ID: no ID, no sale.

What can travellers buy at the Finch & Dufferin store?

Ashario Cannabis - Finch & Dufferin carries the full range of legal recreational categories: dried flower, pre-rolls, vapes (510 cartridges and disposables), edibles and beverages, concentrates, capsules, oils, topicals, and accessories. Selection rotates, so the exact cultivars and Licensed Producers on shelf shift week to week.

For travellers short on time, pre-rolls and single vape cartridges are the two categories our budtenders point to most. They're portable and don't require any extra gear. If you want flower, ask about strain type (indica, sativa, or hybrid) and dominant terpenes like myrcene, limonene, or caryophyllene. Potency varies by product and lot, so always verify THC and CBD figures on the in-store label or Certificate of Analysis rather than relying on a printed guide. You can preview current stock on the live menu first.

Prefer delivery? Same-day options near the airport corridor

If you're staying at a hotel in North York or west of the airport rather than renting a car, Ashario offers same-day cannabis delivery. Our Finch & Dufferin store fulfils same-day cannabis delivery in Downsview and west North York, covering Downsview, Bathurst Manor, Clanton Park, Wilson Heights, Willowdale West, York Mills, and north Scarborough neighbourhoods.

Delivery runs 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week, for a flat $9.77 fee with no minimum order. Most orders arrive within one to two hours, and if you order by 8:00 PM you'll get it the same day. One important detail travellers should note: orders are handed to you in person and require valid government-issued ID showing you're 19 or older, nothing is ever left at a door unattended. If your hotel is farther north toward York Region, check the full delivery hub to confirm your zone.

Ashario's other locations for travellers heading elsewhere

Ashario Cannabis operates four Ontario stores, all open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily. Beyond Finch & Dufferin, travellers driving north or continuing past the GTA have three more options depending on their route.

• Ashario Cannabis - Centerpoint Mall: 6464 Yonge St Unit #187, North York, ON M2M 3X4 | +1-416-477-9333. Convenient if you're heading toward downtown or the Yonge corridor.
• Ashario Cannabis - Aurora: 15114 Yonge St, Aurora, ON L4G 1M2 | +1-905-503-6770. The best fit for anyone driving north into York Region.
• Ashario Cannabis - Thornton: 239 Barrie St, Thornton, ON L0L 2N0 | +1-249-733-9333. A useful stop if your route runs up Highway 400.

Delivery availability differs by store: the Centerpoint Mall location serves North York, Thornhill, Richmond Hill and Markham, while the Aurora store handles Aurora, Newmarket and northern York Region. Note that areas farther out (like Mississauga, Brampton, and Barrie) are in-store pickup only, not delivery zones.

Airport-area cannabis tips our budtenders share most

The single most common airport question we hear is whether cannabis can go through security, and the answer for international flights is a firm no. Beyond that, a few practical pointers save travellers hassle. Keep purchases in their original labelled packaging, store them out of the vehicle's reach while driving, and remember that consuming cannabis in a rental car or on hotel property may be prohibited by those operators.

Ontario's public consumption rules generally follow the same places tobacco smoking is banned, with additional restrictions near schools and playgrounds. If you're unsure about a rule specific to your trip, our team is happy to help: reach out through our contact page or call the store directly before you visit. For product deep-dives and cultivar breakdowns, our cannabis blog has more.

Getting to Ashario from Pearson: quick route summary

From Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Ashario Cannabis - Finch & Dufferin, the fastest route is Highway 409 East to Highway 401 East, then north on Dufferin or Keele Street to Finch Avenue West: approximately 15 to 20 minutes in normal traffic. Rideshare and taxis reach the store easily, and there's parking on site.

If you land late, you're still covered: the store's 11:00 PM close and 7:00 AM open mean it's accessible around most flight schedules. Just build in buffer time for 401 traffic, which can be unpredictable through the airport corridor at rush hour. As of 2026, all four Ashario stores keep identical daily hours, so you won't need to double-check opening times by location.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a cannabis store inside Pearson Airport?

No. As of 2026 there is no licensed cannabis retailer inside Toronto Pearson International Airport or on airport grounds. The closest legal option is Ashario Cannabis - Finch & Dufferin at 1111A Finch Ave W Unit 1 in North York, roughly a 15-to-20-minute drive from the terminals via Highway 401 East. Airport terminals in Canada do not sell recreational cannabis.

Can I fly with cannabis I bought near the airport?

You cannot fly internationally with cannabis: taking it across the Canadian border in either direction is a federal offence, even to legal destinations, according to Health Canada. On domestic flights within Canada, adults 19+ may carry up to the legal possession limit, but individual airlines and CATSA screening set their own conditions. Always confirm your airline's policy before travelling, and never attempt to bring cannabis on an international flight.

How far is Ashario's nearest store from YYZ?

Ashario Cannabis - Finch & Dufferin sits about 15 to 20 minutes northeast of Toronto Pearson (YYZ) by car, using Highway 409 to Highway 401 East and then north to Finch Avenue West. The exact time depends on traffic through the airport corridor, which is busiest during morning and evening rush hours. The store is open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM every day, with parking on site.

Do I need ID to buy cannabis as a visitor to Ontario?

Yes. Every customer must be 19 or older and present valid government-issued photo ID. This applies to Ontario residents and out-of-province or international visitors equally. Staff at every AGCO-licensed store, including all four Ashario locations, are required to verify ID for anyone who appears under 25. A passport, provincial licence, or other government photo ID works. Without valid ID, a store cannot legally complete the sale.

Can cannabis be delivered to a hotel near Pearson?

Same-day delivery depends on whether the hotel falls inside an Ashario delivery zone. Our Finch & Dufferin store delivers across Downsview and west North York, so hotels in those areas qualify. Delivery runs 10 AM to 10 PM daily for a flat $9.77 fee, with most orders arriving in one to two hours. The order must be handed to a person 19+ with valid ID. It can't be left at a front desk or door unattended, so plan to receive it yourself.

What cannabis products travel best for a short trip?

Our budtenders most often suggest pre-rolls and single vape cartridges for travellers because they're compact and need no extra equipment. Edibles are another portable option. Whatever you choose, keep it in the original labelled packaging and remember Ontario's 30-gram public possession limit for adults 19+. Potency varies by product and lot, so verify THC and CBD figures on the label or Certificate of Analysis in store rather than assuming a standard strength.