What do you get a pothead for Christmas? Why, pot, of course.
But that’s not the only thing you can get for your bud who loves bud to show that you’re down with their green way of life. They may be completely happy with a big 'ol bag of kush, but we’re more creative than that, aren’t we? Especially when there's no shortage of weed and weed-adjacent companies sprouting up across Canada, the first G20 country to legalize recreational cannabis on a national scale. (Still feels good to say that.)
What do you get a pothead for Christmas? Why, pot, of course.
But that’s not the only thing you can get for your bud who loves bud to show that you’re down with their green way of life. They may be completely happy with a big 'ol bag of kush, but we’re more creative than that, aren’t we? Especially when there's no shortage of weed and weed-adjacent companies sprouting up across Canada, the first G20 country to legalize recreational cannabis on a national scale. (Still feels good to say that.)
OK, let’s get stoned and go shopping. Or, at least, let’s go shopping for those about to get stoned.
Haviah Mighty x Ziggi Rolling Papers
"They don't want the smoke," Haviah raps in one of her most popular singles. Au contraire, we want all of the smoke coming from a joint rolled in the Polaris winner's limited-edition run of papers. Each booklet includes 32 ultra-thing king size papes made of a natural wood pulp mix, 32 filter tips, a reusable rolling tray, and a collectible insert card.
Wobble Grinder
The grinder is among the necessary cannabis accoutrements (sounds so much nicer than “weed paraphernalia,” right?), but believe it or not it doesn’t need to have a picture of Bob Marley on it. This stylish Wobble Grinder is made in Toronto from Canadian Walnut and machined brass by Cofo Design in collaboration with Ellie Mae—it looks cool, busts bud and, uh, wobbles. Keep it clean, though, because rounded grinders can be tricky to open if they gum up.
Legend Chocolate
Hydroponic green from BC’s Kootenay mountains, a Calgary-based fourth-generation chocolatier, and an Ontario-based LP team up for one of the nation’s best THC-infused chocolates from Indiva. And who doesn’t love chocolates? (Because those people can just eat gummies.) Legend Dark or Milk Chocolates break into four squares and have a total of 10 mg of THC per 10g bar.
Shy Wolf x San Rafael '71 Candles
Boldfaced Goods 4.20 Pin
OK, this is clever. Straight-up clever. To commemorate the year Canada legalized recreational cannabis, Calgary, Alberta's Boldfaced Goods released this "super subtle and ultra Canadian enamel pin." Two toonies and two dimes. What does that add up to? That's right, $4.20. Like we said, straight-up clever.
Coyote Bong by My Bud Vase
The humble bong has come a long way. It used to be a hideous plastic thing hidden in a cardboard box in the closet. Now it’s a work of art. Or it can be. The Coyote Bong by My Bud Vase has an Aztec-style textured finish and comes with a faux-flower poker.
$200 from Dutch Love
Good Supply Pineapple Express Vape
You don’t need to be a vape god to gift like one. Good Supply’s Pineapple Express Vape has been the best-selling vape in Ontario since its launch at the beginning of 2020. If you want to make it a package thing, include a copy of Pineapple Express the movie starring Seth Rogen and a can of the actor’s own Houseplant Grapefruit Sparkling Water ($7). And you know what, fuck it, might as well throw in an actual pineapple along with it. (Requires a 510 thread vape battery for use.)
$40 per cartridge at most provincial retailers
Solei Gather Frosty Mint 510 Vape
Solei is embracing the festive spirit with a Gather Frosty Mint 510 Vape cartridge that’s got notes of vanilla and mint plus a bit of CBD for a well-rounded, relaxing holiday high. But for now it’s available only in Ontario, Alberta, and New Brunswick.
$40 per cartridge at select provincial retailers
Mom Jeans Provisions Cookies
Deep Space Carbonated Beverage
For those looking for a more introspective if somewhat less delicious consumable experience, the Deep Space Carbonated Beverage with 10 mg of THC might be more their speed. It tastes like Major Tom’s ass, but one or two will have even seasoned users calling Ground Control.
Silicon Diamond Pipe by Dabware
For all the new and improved ways to consume cannabis, there’s something to be said about one of the oldest: putting that good good in a bowl and lighting it up! The Silicon Diamond Pipe by Dabware has a durable construction and removable glass bowl, and it’s priced well at just 20 bucks.
Makeway Lighter
Support Canada's only standalone women's sneaker boutique, Makeway, by sparking up with one of these branded white BICs.
jjsnacks Fluorite Crystal Pipe
Utillian 421 Vaporizer
Toronto-based vape manufacturer Utillian is a local favourite among ganja enthusiasts. Their 421 model is one of the best bang-for-buck dry-herb options out there, boasting a digital display, a glass mouthpiece, six temperature settings, and a monster battery. It also produces clean, flavourful drags that outclass some of the higher-end vapes on the market.
Levo II Oil Infuser
Levo’s website does not say its oil infusers are meant for use with cannabis, but it also doesn’t say they’re not. Regardless, these machines make some amazing infused butters and oils that can be used as topicals or in/as edibles.
Everie Lavender Chamomile CBD Tea
Everie’s products are focused on the relaxing CBD experience over the cerebral THC buzz. Their teas, including the Lavender Chamomile CBD, are caffeine-free and each bag contains 10 mg of CBD with “very little” THC. It’s the gift of chill.
Verde Grinder Card
A low-key indispensable stoner utensil is this rose gold grinder card from Verde. They’re far less bulky and more discreet than the container-style options, slipping into a card carrier or wallet. This is stocking-stuffer gold right here.
AHLOT Ritual Box
Your weed deserves better treatment than getting stuffed inside a Ziploc inside a shoe box. AHLOT's Ritual Box comes with, well, a lot: glass storage jars, a rolling tray, a grinder, pre-roll tubes, papers, filters, even a beeswax candle. It's customizable, too, so you can print your own message on the tray or tailor it to house your vape of choice.
Keith Pedro, 'The Vaccine'
Just as important as the tools to get you high is having shit to do while you're high. Consider listening to The Vaccine, the new EP by Toronto-based comedian Keith Pedro. It's been garnering buzz for being some of the strongest comedic material to emerge from the pandemic (just the fact that he managed to record this live set during COVID is a feat in itself). Dude's improv skills and observational humour are next-level, offering rib-splittingly unique takes everything from mask etiquette to Asian hate to stoned parenting during quarantine. (He also happened to be stoned during this set.) You'll be Seth Rogen laughing all the way through.
BC Organic Apple Toffee Cannabis
OK, so we promised more creativity, but you’ve rejected it. If you’ve made it this far down the list and still haven’t found the right idea, you should probably just buy some weed about it. Simply Bare’s BC Organic Apple Toffee is a sticky and tasty top-shelf strain that’s worth the hype and price.