Guide to Cannabis in Downtown Vancouver

7 Sublime dispensaries you need to visit in Van City

Walking through Vancouver downtown you might get a skunky fragrance, either because of our furry animal friends or because cannabis consumption in some public areas is allowed. Thanks to the hard work of activists since the 1960s, a cannabis culture has flourished in Canada, resulting in many new stores and large events such as 420 Vancouver in Sunset Beach.

From private lounges and cafes, to medical dispensaries and innovative retails, here are some of the most vibey places to learn about and consume cannabis.

Cannabis Culture is an experience. This world-famous, activist-owned site features three floors of pure cultural heritage. Ground level boasts a wide selection of goods, clothing, accessories, and much more. Upstairs you can admire on the walls a drug history museum with over 1,500 artifacts. Floors two and three host harmonious spaces where you can rent a table ($5 per hour) and try a volcano vaporizer, get wireless internet, play a game on the pool table, use the dab bar and meet like-minded people. (Floor two currently closed).

This flavorful café and lounge promotes the responsible use of marijuana, with all kinds of hand-crafted, cannabis-infused food and beverages. From the moment you enter New Amsterdam Café, you feel elevated because of the magical paintings on the walls and ceilings. Pay $10 and you can decide if you want to sit in the living room-like seating upstairs (where smoking is permitted from 5 p.m.) or if you want to submerge in the underground lounge downstairs. Pro tip: Don´t miss the cute canna-bonsais.

City Cannabis Co. is an urban oasis for fine cannabis goods that welcomes you from the beginning--with a helpful staff at the door asking about all your needs. This stunning dispensary is just a WOW! And it carries high-quality products, as well as informative books and their own brand, Wildflower. Be delighted watching your pre-rolls shot straight to the counter through the pneumatic tubes on the ceiling!

Known between folks as “La casita,” The Medicinal Cannabis Dispensary (TMCD) is a non-profit society that provides access to high-quality, medicinal cannabis products. Located in the heart of Davie Street, TMCD is the favorite choice for the LGBTQIA2S+ community.

This creative cannabis retail redefines the experience of purchasing cannabis by helping dissolve any negative stigma. When you walk into an Inspired Cannabis Co. store, you feel as welcome as you would in your family’s home (but full of classic rock art). The staff is super friendly--if you want to learn from new and lively perspectives don't hesitate to start the conversation.

Dutch Love is a reference to Amsterdam's liberal attitude toward pot culture. Join this modern retail brand’s Breakfast Club: a free members program that gives exclusive access to limited-time offers and members-only arts, culture and music events. Follow their social media and tap the opportunity to win amazing VIP merch like tote bags, shirts, stickers and pins!

From community-oriented ambassadors to local events engagement, Muse Cannabis' classy space leads you on a canna-journey of discovery in the most genuine way. “There is a big movement right now to educate consumers about Cannabis misconceptions, and we are here to elevate the reefer game,” said Muse´s General Manager Serena D. Enjoy competitive prices and if you’d like a beautiful view, it’s only a 5-minute walk to English Bay.