South Hero, Vermont

1 cannabis dispensary in South Hero, VT

The Champlain Islands' south-end cannabis dispensary — for boaters, cyclists, and tourists doing the island loop.

Population: ~1,800 ZIPs: 05486

In short

South Hero has one licensed cannabis dispensary: Lake Effect Cannabis at 334 US Route 2 (the McGregor Building) — the southern-end adult-use shop on the Champlain Islands, serving South Hero, Grand Isle, and North Hero. (Vermont Alter-Native at 939 US Route 2 in Alburgh serves the northern end of the chain.) It's 25–30 minutes from downtown Burlington via US-2 and the Sandbar Causeway. Lake Effect is farmer-owned and serves as the farm store for Sunset Lake Cannabis, grown in South Hero.

About South Hero

The cannabis scene

South Hero is the southernmost of the Champlain Islands, connected to the mainland by the Sandbar Causeway on US-2. Lake Effect Cannabis at 334 US Route 2 is the islands' southern-end adult-use dispensary — serving residents of South Hero, Grand Isle, and North Hero, plus the steady tourist traffic doing the island loop. (A second island shop, Vermont Alter-Native, opened at the northern end in Alburgh.)

Lake Effect is farmer-owned and functions as the farm store for Sunset Lake Cannabis, grown right on the island. The shop is a natural stop for visitors at Knight Point State Park, Snow Farm Vineyard's Thursday concerts, or Lake Champlain boating. Moved to its current Route 2 location in June 2026.

Getting around

25–30 minutes from downtown Burlington via the Sandbar Causeway (US-2). New location at 334 US Route 2 (the McGregor Building, across from Stewart's). Free parking. No transit. The drive itself — across open water with the Adirondacks rising to the west — is one of the most scenic short trips in Vermont.

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South Hero, VT

Lake Effect Cannabis

Recreational

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

The southern Champlain Islands dispensary — farmer-owned farm store for Sunset Lake Cannabis, grown right here in South Hero.

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South Hero dispensary FAQs

Local answers from operating in this market.

Is there a cannabis dispensary on the Champlain Islands?

Yes — the Champlain Islands have two CCB-licensed adult-use retailers as of 2026: Lake Effect Cannabis at 334 US Route 2 in South Hero (the southern end), and Vermont Alter-Native at 939 US Route 2 in Alburgh (the northern end). Lake Effect is the closer stop for South Hero, Grand Isle, and most of North Hero.

How do I get to South Hero from Burlington?

Take US-2 north and west across the Sandbar Causeway. The drive is about 25–30 minutes from downtown Burlington and is one of the most scenic short routes in Vermont. Lake Effect Cannabis is at 334 US Route 2 — look for the McGregor Building across from Stewart's.

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