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As the second 4/20 celebration since quarantine arrives and we stare down another summer of WFH, masks, and patio-only dining, there’s still plenty to be grateful for in Canada.
Like legal weed—the hundreds of skunky, piney, and gassy strains, chewy gummies, powerful concentrates, long-lasting drops and other mind-expanding products and experiences, all shippable right to your door.
Do that this year. Stay home and smoke pot on Zoom with your fam. Don’t go to the park or the beach and pass a joint or a frisbee with a stranger, even if their grass does look and smell greener than yours (it always does).
In order to get appropriately toasted this 4/20, we asked a bunch of Canadians working in and around the cannabis industry to recommend their favourite strain or product.
Afghani Bullrider by BLLRDR
“The best strain in Canada is Afghani Bullrider, grown by Bullrider. Bullrider is the Toronto-based cannabis brand from Grammy award-winning OVO co-founder Noah “40” Shebib and legendary cultivator Jef Tek. It is known for its extensive, market-leading cannabis genetics and small-batch production, developing rare and special cut strains. “ –Chris Folkerts, CEO of G Pen.
Nice Cream by -ness
“The strain that I’ve held close to my heart for not long, but long enough to know it’s one to stay, is Nice Cream by -ness. This flower offers a pungent, sweet aroma. As an indica lover, this strain offers the perfect combination of a heavy body high and ensures a good night’s rest ahead. After a long day at work, this is always my go-to.” —Talia Wolkosky, Brand Ambassador at Dutch Love
High Seas by Reef
Platinum Punch by Simply Bare
Sage N’ Sour by MTL
“Ouu right now I’m absolutely loving MTL Sage N’ Sour, a high THC sativa that’s terpene heavy and incredibly smooth. An amazing daytime flower that I go back to regularly.” —Gregory Gorzkowski, VP of Business Development at Materia
OG Melon by Aurora
“I’ve really been enjoying cooking with the new concentrates on the market like OG Melon by Aurora. Cooking with concentrates makes cooking with cannabis so much easier and way more tasty.” —Chef Cody Lindsay of The Wellness Soldier
High Seas Rosin by Reef
Grapefruit by Houseplant
“With COVID, I’ve taken a ‘T’ break to smoking and am opting for beverages and edibles instead. At present, I’m a big fan of the Houseplant Grapefruit, which is a low THC-infused beverage without sugar.” —Karen Barry, Founder of BELTLINE Cannabis Calgary
Salted Caramels by Canna Farms
“I have a very sweet tooth and there really isn’t a better cannabis-infused chocolate on the market than the Canna Farms Salted Caramels. I’ll definitely be sharing a few of those to celebrate 4/20.” —Tim Hayden, Chief Operating Officer at VIVO Cannabis