Open ProvincesAlcohol rules in Ontario: legal age and where to buy
The legal age to buy alcohol in Ontario and the official liquor authority or store system, from the official pages.
Legal age and where to buy
Age 19 (the same as for tobacco and cannabis). The LCBO is the provincial liquor retailer; beer and wine are also sold in other authorized stores. Ask for ID: you must be 19 to buy.
The legal drinking age is 19 in most provinces and territories and 18 in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec (sources for some provinces are older: confirm with the liquor authority). Impaired driving laws apply everywhere; never drive after drinking. Tobacco and vaping age limits can differ (for example PEI lists 21 for tobacco). Rules, fees and programs change and were read on 2026-11-14: confirm with the official source. General information, not legal advice. Quebec follows its own rules: see atlasquebec.ca.
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