Alburgh, Vermont

1 cannabis dispensary in Alburgh, VT

Vermont Alter-Native is right in town — the northernmost CCB-licensed dispensary on the Champlain Islands.

Population: ~1,200 ZIPs: 05440

In short

Alburgh has one CCB-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary in town: Vermont Alter-Native at 939 US Route 2, Alburgh VT 05440 — (802) 216-4200 — open Mon–Wed 11 AM–7 PM and Thu–Sun 9 AM–8 PM. It is veteran-owned and family-operated, and the northernmost cannabis retailer on the Champlain Islands. A second option, Lake Effect Cannabis at 334 US Route 2 in South Hero, is approximately 26–28 miles south on Route 2 (~35–40 min). Vermont adult-use rules as of July 2026: 21+, valid photo ID, up to 2 oz flower / 10 g concentrate per S.278, no public consumption, no delivery, ~20% combined taxes.

About Alburgh

The cannabis scene

Alburgh is Vermont's northernmost Champlain Islands town — at the far north end of Grand Isle County, a few miles from the Quebec border. Unlike the other island towns, Alburgh has a CCB-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary right in town: Vermont Alter-Native at 939 US Route 2, a veteran-owned, family-operated shop that is the northernmost dispensary on the island chain.

Alburgh Dunes State Park draws visitors to one of Lake Champlain's longest beaches (625 acres, day-use only). A short causeway connects Alburgh to Isle La Motte to the south — home to Fisk Quarry Preserve, the world's oldest known fossilized coral reef (the Chazy Reef, 480 million years old; the black limestone was used to build the US Capitol).

Getting around

Alburgh is at the north end of the Champlain Islands on US Route 2. From Burlington: take Route 2 north across the Sandbar Causeway, through South Hero, Grand Isle, and North Hero — about 45–55 minutes total. Alternatively, take I-89 north to Exit 21 (Swanton), then Route 78 west and Route 2 south into Alburgh — similar drive time but avoids the island-chain route. Vermont Alter-Native is at 939 US Route 2 in Alburgh. Lake Effect Cannabis in South Hero is approximately 26–28 miles south on Route 2 (~35–40 min).

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Alburgh dispensary FAQs

Local answers from operating in this market.

Is there a cannabis dispensary in Alburgh, VT?
Yes — Vermont Alter-Native at 939 US Route 2, Alburgh VT 05440, is a CCB-licensed adult-use dispensary right in town. Hours: Mon–Wed 11 AM–7 PM, Thu–Sun 9 AM–8 PM. Phone: (802) 216-4200. It is veteran-owned and the northernmost dispensary on the Champlain Islands.
What are Vermont Alter-Native's hours in Alburgh?
Vermont Alter-Native at 939 US Route 2, Alburgh is open Monday through Wednesday 11 AM–7 PM and Thursday through Sunday 9 AM–8 PM. Call (802) 216-4200 or check vermontalternative.com for current menu and to confirm payment options.
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