Magic mushroom dispensery contains the hallucinogenic drug psilocybin, which is classified as a Schedule III drug in Canada. The production, sale and possession of psilocybin is illegal in the country, although some psychedelic mushrooms do not contain psilocybin and can be bought legally under an exemption for end-of-life patients or a prescription from a therapist trained to guide patients through a therapeutic trip. However, a number of stores and online retailers are popping up across the country selling psilocybin in small amounts that can be consumed as mushrooms or incorporated into edibles such as gummies and chocolate.

At one of the newer magical mushroom stores, a handful of customers waited for the doors to open on the store’s first day in Kitchener, Ont. Inside, the store looks like a wellness boutique with a clean white logo on green signage and a glass window showcasing potted plants and teak furniture.

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While psilocybin remains illegal, the owners of these stores say they aren’t worried about enforcement. A Vancouver police spokesperson said authorities have investigated only three or four of the shops in the city, and have not yet issued a warrant. But he warned that the department would continue to review complaints about mushroom sales and will take action when necessary.

Larsen, who has run several illegal marijuana dispensaries and embarked on a campaign giving away 5 million cannabis seeds, said the government’s refusal to ease restrictions around the use of magic mushrooms is an affront to Canadians’ rights to life, liberty and security of person. He has asked Health Canada to approve psilocybin for medical use, and plans to file a legal challenge against the prohibition if that request is denied.