Magic Mushrooms Montreal  their illegality, the popularity of these mushrooms has prompted some shops to open in Canada, a trend that has drawn comparisons to the Green Rush that preceded cannabis legalization. But will the mushroom boom last?

The owners of a chain that sells magic mushrooms are determined to open a Montreal location, despite a warning from Mayor Valerie Plante. The store, FunGuyz, already has ten locations across Ontario and claims it will have one in the city within three weeks. Owner Edgar Gorbans was hesitant to give his name and refused to let CTV News film him. But he insisted that the store would remain open even after police raided it on July 11, seizing products and arresting five people.

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A man claiming to be one of the owners said he is challenging the charges in court. He declined to provide his last name but told CTV that he microdoses the fungi to manage symptoms of a head injury he suffered in a woodworking accident five years ago.

Mushrooms contain psilocybin, which is classified as a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act in Canada. This means they’re not allowed to be sold or possessed, and Montreal police service (SPVM) tells CTV News that it will act on its obligation to enforce the law. The effect of psilocybin can vary from person to person, but it can include feelings of euphoria, anxiety, elation, sadness or fear. It can also cause hallucinations and loss of control.