Licensed Cannabis Retailer Opportunities

There are currently 62 licensed cannabis retailers operating in Newfoundland and Labrador. NLC is committed to providing safe and convenient access to legal cannabis throughout the province.

Tier 1

Tier 1 proposals will only be accepted by e-bidding through MERX. Subscription to MERX is FREE when registering for NLC opportunities. If you are currently not a subscriber, you can register on the MERX system, by visiting www.merx.com. Be sure to select The Pay-As-You-Go Free Package. MERX can also be contacted by phone at 1-800-964-6379 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. NT and 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Labrador) to assist with registration.

NLC invites applications for Tier 1 cannabis retail locations, operating in the following areas:

There are currently no TIER 1 opportunities available.

Tier 4

The process to become a Tier 4 retailer involves:
  • Step 1: Pre-Application
    Applications for the above locations must be received by the deadline indicated. Successful applicants may move on to Step 2: Interview.
  • Step 2: Interview
    Successful applicants in Step 1 will be interviewed by NLC and scored against other applicants for the same cannabis retail location. If successful, the applicant will then move to Step 3: Licensing Process.
  • Step 3: Licensing Process
    The successful applicant in Step 2 will be guided through the licensing phase of the application process to become a Licensed Cannabis Retailers. NLC and will then move onto Step 4: Cannabis Retail Contract. An applicant is unable to sell cannabis until the contract has been executed.
  • Step 4: Cannabis Retail Contract
    Licensed Cannabis Retailers from Step 3 will enter into a Cannabis Retail Contract with NLC
LOCATIONClosing DateTier TypeDOWNLOAD APPLICATION
Badger - Buchans
July 4th, 2026
Tier 4
Apply
Bay Bulls - Witless Bay
July 4th, 2026
Tier 4
Apply
Botwood
July 4th, 2026
Tier 4
Apply
Brigus
July 4th, 2026
Tier 4
Apply
Fogo Island
July 4th, 2026
Tier 4
Apply
Gambo - Hare Bay
July 4th, 2026
Tier 4
Apply
Grand Bank to Lamaline
July 4th, 2026
Tier 4
Apply
Lethbridge – Port Rexton
July 4th, 2026
Tier 4
Apply
Logy Bay
July 4th, 2026
Tier 4
Apply
Port au Port Peninsula
July 4th, 2026
Tier 4
Apply
Port Blanford
July 4th, 2026
Tier 4
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Rocky Harbour – Norris Point
July 4th, 2026
Tier 4
Apply
South Shore Bay of Islands
July 4th, 2026
Tier 4
Apply
Trout River - Wiltondale
July 4th, 2026
Tier 4
Apply
White Bay
July 4th, 2026
Tier 4
Apply
Please see the LCR Handbook for more information
LCR Handbook

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