The Weedland series kicks off in Vancouver, British Columbia – a city that lived cannabis long before legalization. In episode 1, we visit grow-ops, cannabis shops, and the people who shaped the scene.
Vancouver: Cannabis Capital of Canada
Vancouver is the starting point for good reason. The city on Canada’s west coast was a cannabis hotspot back in the 90s. The first dispensaries were born here, and the foundation for national legalization was laid.
The Grow Tour
We get access to a licensed indoor facility right in the city. What grows here across multiple floors supplies local shops with premium flower. LED technology, automated nutrient systems, and a team that optimizes every grow cycle.
Cannabis Shops in Vancouver
In Vancouver, cannabis shops are on every corner – from minimalist boutiques to massive superstores. The selection is overwhelming: flower, edibles, concentrates, topicals. A market that shows what’s possible when cannabis is regulated.
The Community
What makes Vancouver special is the community. Growers, activists, and entrepreneurs who fought for this moment for decades. Legalization in 2018 was, for many, the validation of a life’s work.
From Vancouver South
Vancouver is just the beginning. The Weedland journey continues into the USA – to California, to the Emerald Triangle, to the world’s largest outdoor plantations. But first: understanding Vancouver.
