Onewheels aren’t allowed on public roads in British Columbia, Saskatchewan or Ontario, and Alberta’s traffic law has no category for them. Quebec’s pilot project allows boards that meet its power, speed and weight limits. Manitoba has passed a law that will let riders 16 and older use them on some roads, but it isn’t in force yet. Elsewhere that leaves private property, plus trails and paths where a city bylaw allows them.
Where you can ride
| Province | Status | Rules page |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | Not allowed on public roads, sidewalks or bike lanes. Allowed on private property, and on trails and paths where a city bylaw permits. | B.C. rules |
| Alberta | No category in the Traffic Safety Act, so not allowed on roads or sidewalks. | Alberta rules |
| Saskatchewan | Barred from public roads by the Limited Speed Motor Vehicle Regulations, which allow only e-scooters. | Saskatchewan rules |
| Manitoba | No category today. Bill 43 creates one: riders 16 and older, helmet required, 25 km/h limit, roads posted 50 km/h or less. It starts when the province proclaims it. | Manitoba rules |
| Ontario | Not covered by the Highway Traffic Act, so not allowed on public roads or in bike lanes. Private property only. | Ontario rules |
| Quebec | Allowed under a pilot project if the board meets its limits: 500 W rated, 25 km/h cut-off, 36 kg, wheels at least 190 mm. Riders 14 and older with a helmet, elbow and knee pads, gloves and closed shoes, on streets posted 50 km/h or less. | Quebec rules |
In Nova Scotia, P.E.I., New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador, the rules don’t mention Onewheels; see each province’s rules page. We haven’t written pages for the territories yet.
In B.C., police can fine a rider up to $598 for riding a device the law doesn’t allow, according to the province.
Where to buy one
Future Motion, the company that makes Onewheels, sells directly and through dealers. Its warranty terms say a board bought from an unauthorized reseller loses its warranty, so check that a shop is an authorized dealer before buying. Epic Cycles says on its website that it’s an authorized Onewheel dealer.
These are the shops in our listings that sell or repair Onewheels and electric unicycles. Electric unicycles share the category because they’re ridden under the same rules.
| Shop | City | Sells | Repairs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epic Cycles | Ottawa | Yes | – |
| EZbike Richmond Hill | Richmond Hill | Yes | Yes |
| Epic Cycles | Toronto | Yes | – |
| Epic Cycles | Vaughan | Yes | – |
| EZbike Toronto | Toronto | Yes | Yes |
| Longboarder Labs | Vancouver | Yes | – |
| Vintage Iron Cycles | Vancouver | Yes | – |
Repairs and warranty
Future Motion’s warranty covers most boards for 1 year or 2,000 km, whichever comes first. Parts that wear, such as the tire, footpads, bumpers and battery module, are covered for 6 months or 1,000 km. Warranty repairs that can’t be fixed remotely are done at Future Motion’s facility in California, so a Canadian rider usually ships the board there.
The warranty excludes damage from modifications and boards opened or repaired by an unauthorized third party. While the board is under warranty, contact Future Motion before taking it anywhere else.
None of the shops in our listings say they repair Onewheels. Future Motion sells replacement tires and footpads, and its support site covers changing a tire yourself. For out-of-warranty electrical faults, Future Motion offers paid repairs.
Before you buy
- Check your province’s rules above. In most places a Onewheel is a private-property and trail board for now.
- Buy from Future Motion or an authorized dealer to keep the warranty.
- Plan for winter. Our battery storage guide covers lithium-ion batteries in the cold, and the same basics apply to a Onewheel.