Edibles.
Slow burn, long ride.
No smoke, no smell, precise doses. From 2.5mg soft chews to fast-acting beverages, here's how edibles really work — why they hit harder than you'd expect, and where to find them cheapest near you.
The formats of edibles
Every legal edible in Canada caps at 10mg of THC per package — so the real differences are format, onset speed, and flavour. Here's the spectrum, from the gummies everyone starts with to the savoury snacks and pantry staples.
Why a 10mg edible outlasts a joint.
Eating cannabis is nothing like smoking it. THC takes a slow path through your stomach and liver, where it's converted into a stronger, longer-lasting compound. That's why onset is slow, the peak is intense, and the ride lasts most of an afternoon. Patience is the whole skill.
| Onset | 30–90 min | 15–30 min |
| Peak | 2–3 hrs | 1–1.5 hrs |
| Duration | 6–8 hrs | 4–6 hrs |
| Feel | Body-heavy, builds | Lighter, quicker |
| Per pack (legal cap) | 10mg THC | 10mg THC |
It's not all about THC.
Edibles come in more than just THC. The ratio of THC to CBD — and the supporting cannabinoids — shapes whether a product is euphoric, mellow, or made for sleep. Read the label, not just the milligrams.
Start low, go slow.
A legal Canadian edible package holds at most 10mg of THC, often scored into 2 or 4 pieces. These are rough starting points — go lower if you're new or coming back after a break.
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The questions we get most from first-timers and the curious.
Usually 30 to 90 minutes — longer on a full stomach. Beverages and 'fast-acting' gummies can hit in 15–30 minutes. The golden rule: wait at least two hours before taking more.
When you eat THC, your liver converts it into 11-hydroxy-THC — a more potent, longer-lasting compound than the THC you inhale. That's why a 10mg edible can feel more intense, and last far longer, than the same dose smoked.
Start with 2.5mg of THC and wait a full two hours. A legal Canadian package caps at 10mg total, often scored into 2 or 4 pieces — begin with one piece, not the whole pack.
Typically 6 to 8 hours, peaking around 2–3 hours in. Effects can linger longer than expected, so don't plan to drive or work for the rest of the day.
Mostly onset and experience. Beverages and some fast-acting gummies use nano-emulsified THC that absorbs faster. Chocolates and standard gummies digest more slowly. Either way, the dose is capped at 10mg.
They carry a best-before date like any food. Store them cool, dark and sealed, away from kids and pets — the packaging can look like candy. Potency fades slowly over many months, but they don't become unsafe.
Yes, from a provincially-licensed retailer, capped at 10mg THC per package. You must be of legal age — 19+ in most provinces, 18+ in Alberta, 21+ in Quebec.