Canada’s Favourite ‘Legal’ Cannabis Stores

Article by Ryan Porter, Leafly News

The Canadian landscape remains a mixed bag when it comes to cannabis retailers, with some provinces hosting stores that radiate with the energy of a hipster coffee shop while others navigate bureaucratic, government-run outlets of varying efficiency.

But favourite is a relative term—these were the top choices in every province.

British Columbia’s favourite cannabis retailer

The Village Bloomery (Vancouver)

Pre-dating federal legalization, The Village Bloomery has built its reputation through its genuine commitment to the community it serves.

Helping consumers find the right cannabis connection, with a specific focus on medical benefits, has been a top priority for co-founders and operators Andrea Dobbs and Jeremy Jacob since they first opened in 2015. Now, Leafly readers are sending those good vibes right back to them.

Alberta’s favourite cannabis retailer

Nova Cannabis Off Whyte (Edmonton)

Most of this thriving cannabis chain’s 22 locations are in Alberta, but the Off Whyte location has a special spot in Albertans’ hearts. Customers can choose to bounce questions off the informative staff or self-serve using interactive screens that serve as menus.

Saskatchewan’s favourite cannabis retailer

Prairie Records (Saskatoon) tied with Living Skies (Saskatoon)

Two Saskatoon shops split the inaugural honour of Saskatchewan’s favourite cannabis retailer: Prairie Records, where customers flip through vinyl record covers representing the store’s available strains, and Living Skies, the only locally-owned and operated cannabis retailer in Saskatoon.

Manitoba’s favourite cannabis retailer

Meta Cannabis Supply Co. (Brandon)

The recreational branch of Meta Growth opened this Brandon location Jan. 30, 2019 with a focus on customer education and health and wellness, rooted in its background in the medicinal market.

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