The High Country
recreationalQuick Facts
- Address
- 5134 US Route 5
Derby, VT 05829 - Phone
- 802-487-9675
- Type
- Adult-Use (21+)
- Payment
- Cash, Debit Card
- Website
- Visit Website →
- Best For
- Newport residents (nearest shop)early morning access (8 AM daily)online orderingCOA-verified productsUS-5 northbound travelers
- Hours
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The High Country weekly hours monday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM tuesday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM wednesday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM thursday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM friday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM saturday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM sunday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
About The High Country
The High Country is a CCB-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary at 5134 US Route 5 in Derby, Vermont — the northernmost dispensary on the US-5 corridor closest to Newport and Lake Memphremagog. It is approximately 1.9 miles south of Newport city center, making it the nearest licensed cannabis retail for Newport residents.
The shop is open seven days a week, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM every day — consistent daily hours with no Sunday closures or early weekday cutoffs. The High Country offers online order-ahead through its website at thehighcountryvt.com, allowing customers to browse and pre-select products before arriving. Certificates of Analysis (COAs) are available for products — a useful verification tool for customers who want lab data on cannabinoid and terpene content.
Contact: 802-487-9675 / [email protected]. Vermont's base cannabis tax is 14% excise plus 6% sales (20% total) — Derby has not adopted a local option cannabis tax as of mid-2026.
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Note: Most Vermont dispensaries do not accept traditional credit cards due to banking regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are The High Country's hours?
- The High Country hours (Eastern Time): Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Sunday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Hours can change on holidays — confirm with the shop before driving over.
- Where is The High Country located?
- The High Country is at 5134 US Route 5, Derby, Vermont 05829. Phone: 802-487-9675.
- Is The High Country recreational or medical?
- The High Country is an adult-use (recreational) cannabis dispensary. Anyone 21 or older with a valid government-issued ID can purchase.
- What is The High Country best for?
- The High Country is best for: Newport residents (nearest shop), early morning access (8 AM daily), online ordering, COA-verified products, US-5 northbound travelers. Located at 5134 US Route 5, Derby, VT.