The fungus that is commonly known as the “magic mushroom” (psilocybin or psilocin) produces hallucinogens that can cause people to see, hear or feel things that are not there, and may also produce anxiety, fear, nausea, muscle twitches and high blood pressure. The production, sale and possession of magic mushrooms is illegal in Canada.

Shroom purchasing guide for Canadians

Spurred by growing demand, evolving research, and small but significant changes to federal drug policy, shops peddling psilocybin are popping up in cities and towns across the country. In Toronto, storefronts with names like Fun Guyz and Shroomyz display paintings of colorful fungus on their walls and offer fliers to passing commuters.

While both British Columbia and Ontario grow the majority of Shroom purchasing guide for Canadians, they each have different export markets for their products. British Columbia’s specialty mushroom growers sell to Asia, which provides them with a higher price than Ontario’s growers who export to the United States. This difference has implications for the future of the mushroom industry in both provinces.