Canada’s first anniversary of legalization is cause to celebrate! Not only does October 17, 2019, mark a full year of legalized cannabis in the country, it’s also the onset of the second wave of legalization in the Great White North, with edibles, extracts, and topicals expected to hit retail shelves before the end of the year.
To celebrate the historic day, find Canada’s canna-community hosting informational sessions, parties, tours, and more!
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British Columbia
Leafly Live: Terp Talk
When: October 17, 5:45 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Where: 195 Alexander St., Vancouver
We’re hosting an educational event for budtenders across Canada. Leafly Learn will make stops in Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto to teach budtenders new ways to think about and recommend cannabis using Leafly’s Cannabis Guide. Budtenders will leave knowing how to recommend cannabis so their customers get the right product for their specific needs.
Alberta
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Saskatchewan
Tweed’s 10.17 Celebration
When: October 17, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: Tweed Humboldt, 1919 8 Ave., Unit R20, Humboldt; Tweed Meadow Lake, 101 Centre St., Meadow Lake; Tweed Melville, 290 Prince William Dr., Melville; Tweed Albert St., 1501 Albert St., and Tweed Quance St., 3735 E Quance Gate Unit B, Regina; Tweed 2nd Ave., 141-143 2nd Ave. N., Saskatoon
One year of full cannabis legalization is on the horizon and Tweed’s throwing a celebration across the country with food, entertainment, and of course, free stuff! Say Hi and connect with your locals.
Manitoba
Tweed’s 10.17 Celebration
When: October 17, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: Tweed Brandon, 2705 Victoria Ave., Brandon; Tweed Dauphin, 1450 Main St. S., Dauphin; Tweed Portage la Prairie, 309 E Saskatchewan Ave., Portage la Prairie; weed Osbourne, 120 Osborne St., and Tweed Regent, 1592 Regent Ave. W., Winnipeg
Can you believe it’s been a whole year since legalization? It’s wild to think about where we started and where we are now. In celebration of the big milestone, Tweed is doing a little something special at its Manitoba stores.
Ontario
Tweed’s 10.17 Celebration
When: October 17, 9 a.m.-11 p.m.
Where: Tweed London, 1025 Wellington Rd., Unit A-2, London
Stop in to Tweed’s London location to celebrate the first anniversary of legalization with food, entertainment, and yes… free stuff.
Ellementa London ON: CBD for Women’s Health
When: October 17, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Where: The Hive, 1350-1352 Wharncliffe Rd. S., London
Did you know that cannabis can affect women differently because of estrogen? Ellementa gathers this month to talk all things related to cramps, estrogen, and menopause through a canna-lens.
Tweed’s 10.17 Celebration
When: October 17, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Tweed Visitor Centre, 1 Hershey Dr., Smiths Falls
Spend Canada’s first anniversary of legalization learning about how cannabis grows from start to finish. Stop by the Tweed Visitor Centre in Smith Falls to take a tour of the grow facility and celebrate this major milestone in cannabis history. Guide tours leave every 30 minutes. Plus, look forward to an all-day munchie bar featuring birthday cake and candy!
Cannabis Comedy Festival: Legalized 2.0
When: October 17, Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.
Where: LIThuanian House, 1573 Bloor St., Toronto
Cannabis Comedy promises NO boring industry lectures, although you might learn a thing or two about smoking weed on this night. This month’s events features the hilarious Sirius XM’s Top Comic, superstar Chris Robinson.
Friendly Stranger’s 25th Anniversary: The Silver Doobilee
When: October 17, 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m.
Where: 146 Ossington Ave., Toronto
Join the Friendly Stranger, Queen West’s iconic head shop, as they celebrate their 25th anniversary on the strip, serving the local cannabis community. Plus, this free event goes down on the first anniversary of recreational legalization in the country. Expect a wide range of entertainment, art, munchies, vibes, swag for the first 100 in, and more! 19+.
Blunt B.A.E. Rolling Party
When: October 17, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Where: Brock St. Espresso, 131 Brock St. S, Whitby
Hey girl! Celebrate one year of legalization with a blunt rolling workshop night hosted by Jessica Fung of canna-lifestyle blog, bluntbae.com
1 Year Cannabis Legalization Anniversary
When: October 18, 8 p.m.-midnight
Where: Vapor Central, 667 Yonge St., Toronto
Weedstagram416 and Vapor Central host this day-after legalization party promising live entertainment, giveaways, and more.
Quebec
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Newfoundland
Tweed’s 10.17 Celebration
When: October 17, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: Tweed Water Street, 189 Water St., St. John’s; Tweed Mount Pearl, 50 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5, Mount Pearl; Tweed Conception Bay, 81 Conception Bay Hwy Unit 3, Conception Bay South; Tweed Corner Brook, 62 Broadway, Corner Brook; Tweed Happy Valley Goose Bay, 27 Aspen Drive, Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Canada’s legalization anniversary is not one to forget, and Tweed’s decided to make it a party at a handful of their Newfoundland locations.
Atlantic Canada
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