Vermont's Independent Cannabis Guide

Find the right Burlington dispensary. Before you ever walk in.

Every licensed Vermont cannabis shop — mapped, reviewed, and kept current by our local team. Compare menus, check today's hours, plan a crawl, or match a strain to tonight's plan.

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Master Kush

Indica THC 20–24%

A Hindu Kush × Afghani cross from Amsterdam's White Label Seed Company — high-THC indica with deep physical relaxation and a subtle citrus-earth aroma.

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The shop we send out-of-towners to

Chosen for downtown accessibility, late weekend hours, and a locally-owned feel. This placement is editorial, not paid.

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Float On Dispensary

136 1/2 Church St · Burlington, VT
Today: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Online OrderingLate NightChurch StreetBIPOC-Owned

Locally owned, BIPOC and family-run Church Street dispensary with the latest weekend hours in Burlington — open until midnight Friday and Saturday.

A locally owned, BIPOC and family-run shop on the Church Street Marketplace with some of the latest weekend hours in downtown Burlington. Good for after-show or post-dinner stops, and a relaxed in-store feel regulars describe as festival-adjacent.

We feature one Burlington-area dispensary at a time. Currently highlighting Float On for its downtown location, late hours, and independent local ownership. This placement is editorial, not advertising.

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Burlington, VT

Lucky You

Recreational
Closed Opens tomorrow 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Downtown Burlington boutique pairing cannabis with an alcohol-free spirits shop, herbal remedies, and a specialty espresso bar.

Online Ordering Curated Selection Specialty Pantry +1
Best for first-timers unique shopping experience
Licensed VT retailer View details
Burlington, VT

Bern Gallery Smoke Shop & Cannabis

Recreational
Open now Closes 9 PM · 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Burlington's downtown head shop + dispensary combo, voted Best Dispensary in Vermont by Seven Days readers in 2024 and 2025.

Online Ordering Head Shop Vermont-Grown +1
Best for accessories & glass award-winning selection
Licensed VT retailer View details
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Burlington, VT

Float On Dispensary

Recreational
Open now Closes 9 PM · 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM

Locally owned, BIPOC and family-run Church Street dispensary with the latest weekend hours in Burlington — open until midnight Friday and Saturday.

Online Ordering Late Night Church Street +3
Best for late-night runs after-dinner visits
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Burlington, VT

Garcia's Cannabis Collective

Recreational
Open now Closes 8 PM · 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Longtime Church Street shop, evolved from Garcia's Tobacco Shop — a Burlington institution now operating as a full-service dispensary.

Online Ordering Church Street Established Brand
Best for Church Street convenience established regulars
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Sour Diesel vs. Northern Lights: Vermont's Clearest Terpene Reversal

Sour Diesel and Northern Lights share Caryophyllene and Myrcene as their top two terpenes — reversed. Caryophyllene-first Sour Diesel is Vermont's benchmark daytime sativa; Myrcene-first Northern Lights is the benchmark heavy indica that goes straight to body sedation with no euphoric opening. Both trace back to Afghani landrace genetics, yet sit at opposite ends of the day-to-night spectrum — the clearest terpene reversal on Vermont's menu.

September 2, 2026 · 9 min read
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Sour Diesel vs. Granddaddy Purple: Caryophyllene-First vs. Myrcene-First — Vermont's Widest Day-to-Night Gap

Sour Diesel and Granddaddy Purple share Caryophyllene and Myrcene as their top-two terpenes — in reversed order. Sour Diesel leads with Caryophyllene and delivers Vermont's benchmark daytime sativa energy. GDP leads with Myrcene and delivers reliable bedtime sedation. The position swap produces one of the widest day-to-night gaps in the dispensary catalog, even as both strains are widely stocked year-round.

September 2, 2026 · 9 min read
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Northern Lights vs. Master Kush: Afghani × Thai vs. Hindu Kush × Afghani

Northern Lights and Master Kush are the two Afghani-rooted pure indicas you'll find most often at Vermont dispensaries — and they share the same top two terpenes (Myrcene → Caryophyllene). Position three is where their lab results diverge: Northern Lights reads Limonene, Master Kush reads Pinene. Both are fully sedating evening indicas, but their genetics differ — Northern Lights is Afghani × Thai, Master Kush is Hindu Kush × Afghani — and so do the aroma and the shape of the opening. Between these two strains, that position-three terpene, read alongside the nose, is the most reliable way to tell them apart on a Vermont dispensary label.

September 2, 2026 · 9 min read
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Master Kush vs. Afghani: What Hindu Kush Changed About the Landrace

Master Kush is Hindu Kush × Afghani — so what did adding Hindu Kush actually change? Both are Myrcene-dominant Kush indicas with Pinene and Caryophyllene in support, and their terpene panels overlap so heavily that the lab sheet alone won't reliably separate them. The changes you can actually count on are potency and aroma: the cross lifted THC from Afghani's 17–20% to Master Kush's 20–24% and layered a subtle citrus brightness over the raw earthy-hash base that pure Afghani never produces. Both are evening indicas — Afghani is rawer and heavier in the way an unselected landrace is; Master Kush is more refined and distinctly stronger.

September 2, 2026 · 9 min read
FAQ

Burlington cannabis — frequently asked

Quick answers about buying, possessing, and consuming cannabis in Vermont.

Is cannabis legal in Burlington, Vermont?
Yes. Vermont legalized recreational cannabis through Act 164, and licensed retail sales launched statewide on October 1, 2022. Adults 21 and older can legally purchase, possess, and consume cannabis in Vermont, including in Burlington. The Vermont Cannabis Control Board (CCB) oversees all licensed dispensaries.
Where can I buy cannabis in Burlington, VT?
You can buy cannabis at any CCB-licensed recreational dispensary. Burlington and the surrounding Chittenden County area have more licensed dispensaries than anywhere else in Vermont — browse our full Burlington dispensary directory for addresses, hours, and menus.
What do I need to bring to a Vermont dispensary?
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID proving you are 21 or older — a driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID all work. Most Vermont dispensaries accept cash and debit (via cashless ATM); credit cards are generally not accepted due to federal banking rules.
How old do I need to be to buy cannabis in Vermont?
You must be 21 or older to purchase recreational cannabis in Vermont. Vermont medical cannabis patients with a valid registry card may be as young as 18 if they have a qualifying condition. Every dispensary visit requires a valid photo ID, every time.
Can I consume cannabis in public in Burlington?
No. Consuming cannabis in any public place in Vermont — parks, sidewalks, restaurants, bars, Church Street, the Burlington waterfront, or inside a vehicle — is illegal. Cannabis can only be consumed on private property with the owner's permission.
Is cannabis delivery legal in Vermont?
As of 2026, recreational cannabis delivery is not legal in Vermont — every adult-use retailer is pickup-only. A delivery-authorization bill has been debated in the Legislature but has not become law, so delivery remains off the table for adult-use consumers. A limited number of registered medical dispensaries deliver to enrolled medical patients only. Check each dispensary's page for pickup hours and online-ordering (reserve-ahead) options.
What are Vermont's cannabis purchase and possession limits?
Adults 21+ in Vermont may possess up to 2 ounces of flower, 10 grams of concentrate, or 500mg of THC in edibles at any one time (limits raised July 1, 2026 under Act 176). These same amounts are the standard per-transaction purchase limits at licensed dispensaries. Medical patients qualify for higher limits.
Are tourists allowed to buy cannabis in Vermont?
Yes — Vermont does not require proof of residency. Any adult 21+ with a valid government-issued photo ID can purchase from a licensed dispensary. However, it is illegal to transport cannabis across state lines, so anything you buy must be consumed in Vermont.

About this directory

Data source. Every dispensary listed here holds an active adult-use or medical retail license issued by the Vermont Cannabis Control Board (CCB). We cross-reference the CCB public licensee list to add new shops and remove any that close or lose their license. Data was last verified in June 2026.

Editorial independence. Featured placements, "best for" callouts, and curated lists are chosen on editorial merit — hours, accessibility, product selection, and verified community reputation. We do not accept payment for placement in any list or ranking. The Mudd packaging partnership on this site is a clearly labelled B2B sponsor relationship; it has no influence on dispensary rankings or reviews.

Corrections. Hours, addresses, and deals change frequently in the Vermont cannabis market. If you spot an error, email [email protected] and we'll verify and update within 48 hours.

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