Swanton, Vermont

Cannabis dispensaries near Swanton, VT

No dispensaries in Swanton — the nearest licensed shops are 10–15 minutes south in St. Albans.

Population: ~6,700 (Swanton town, Franklin County) ZIPs: 05488

In short

Swanton, Vermont (Franklin County, ZIP 05488) has no CCB-licensed cannabis dispensaries as of mid-2026. The nearest licensed adult-use shops are 10–15 minutes south in Saint Albans City: Mary Jane Junction (120 Swanton Rd, St. Albans; (802) 503-9780; maryjanejunctionvt.com; open daily 8 AM–8 PM) — a woman-owned shop on the road literally named for the route between the two towns — and MothaPlant (398 Highgate Commons Rd, St. Albans; (802) 782-8623; mothaplant.com; open daily 7:30 AM–8 PM), a craft dispensary with a flower bar that is one of Vermont's earliest-opening shops. From Swanton, take US-7 south directly into St. Albans, or use I-89 southbound from Exit 21 to Exit 19. Neither St. Albans shop holds an integrated medical cannabis license; Vermont registered medical patients should check the CCB's current endorsed-retailer list.

About Swanton

The cannabis scene

Swanton is a Franklin County town on the Missisquoi River, just south of the Highgate Springs international border crossing and about 7–8 miles north of Saint Albans City. It sits at I-89 Exit 21. As of the Vermont Cannabis Control Board's mid-2026 licensee list, no CCB-licensed cannabis dispensary operates within Swanton's town limits.

The nearest cannabis shops are a short drive south in Saint Albans City — roughly 10–15 minutes via US-7 south or a two-exit run on I-89 (Exit 21 to Exit 19). Saint Albans has two licensed adult-use dispensaries: Mary Jane Junction and MothaPlant. Mary Jane Junction is at 120 Swanton Rd — the local name for US-7 as it runs from St. Albans north toward Swanton village — open daily 8 AM to 8 PM. MothaPlant at 398 Highgate Commons Rd opens at 7:30 AM, making it one of the earliest-opening dispensaries in Vermont.

Getting around

From Swanton village: take US-7 south toward St. Albans — the road becomes Swanton Road as it enters the city, and Mary Jane Junction (120 Swanton Rd) is on your right, about 10 minutes. MothaPlant at 398 Highgate Commons Rd is in the Highgate Commons area on the city's north side, the side closest to Swanton. Alternatively, take I-89 south from Exit 21 (Swanton) to Exit 19 (St. Albans) — about 8–10 minutes on the interstate. Free parking is available at both shops. Do not attempt to cross the Swanton/Highgate Springs border with cannabis — it is a federal crime to carry cannabis across the U.S.–Canada border regardless of Canadian legalization.

Swanton dispensary FAQs

Local answers from operating in this market.

Are there any cannabis dispensaries in Swanton, Vermont?
No. As of the Vermont Cannabis Control Board's mid-2026 licensee list, no CCB-licensed adult-use or medical cannabis dispensary operates within Swanton's town limits. The nearest licensed shops are in Saint Albans City, about 10–15 minutes south: Mary Jane Junction (120 Swanton Rd; daily 8 AM–8 PM) and MothaPlant (398 Highgate Commons Rd; daily 7:30 AM–8 PM).
What is the closest dispensary to Swanton, VT?
The two Saint Albans City dispensaries are the closest. Mary Jane Junction (120 Swanton Rd, St. Albans; (802) 503-9780; daily 8 AM–8 PM) is a women-owned shop on the road literally connecting St. Albans to Swanton. MothaPlant (398 Highgate Commons Rd, St. Albans; (802) 782-8623; daily 7:30 AM–8 PM) is a craft shop with a flower bar that opens at 7:30 AM — one of Vermont's earliest. Both are 10–15 minutes south via US-7 or I-89.
How do I get from Swanton to a cannabis dispensary?
Take US-7 south from Swanton village straight into Saint Albans City — Mary Jane Junction appears on your right at 120 Swanton Rd (US-7 is named Swanton Road here), about 10 minutes from Swanton center. Or take I-89 south from Exit 21 (Swanton) to Exit 19 (St. Albans) and follow US-7 north a short distance. Free parking at both St. Albans shops.
Can I buy cannabis near the Highgate Springs border in Vermont?
Vermont dispensaries sell legally to adults 21 and older with valid government-issued photo ID. The nearest shops to Highgate Springs and Swanton are in Saint Albans City (~15 miles south of the border crossing). However, you cannot legally carry cannabis across the U.S.–Canada border — it is a federal crime to transport cannabis internationally, regardless of Canadian legalization. Buy for personal in-state use only; do not cross the border with it.
Is there a medical cannabis dispensary near Swanton VT?
Neither Saint Albans dispensary holds an integrated medical cannabis license. Vermont registered medical patients must visit a dispensary with an integrated CCB license. The nearest integrated options are Capital Cannabis Company in Montpelier (~45 minutes south on I-89, Exit 8) and Zenbarn Farms in Waterbury Center (~55 minutes south, Exit 10). Check the CCB's current endorsed-retailer list at ccb.vermont.gov for any adult-use shops that may have obtained a medical-use endorsement.
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