Best Dispensary Near Me Swanton VT: Closest Cannabis Shops in St. Albans (2026)

Swanton is a Franklin County town on the Missisquoi River, sitting at I-89 Exit 21 in the northwest corner of Vermont. It is a quiet agricultural town with roughly 6,700 residents — and no cannabis dispensary of its own. As of the Vermont Cannabis Control Board's mid-2026 licensee list, Swanton has not authorized cannabis retail sales.

The good news: Saint Albans City is about 7–8 miles south, and it has two CCB-licensed adult-use dispensaries that are easy to reach from Swanton. Mary Jane Junction is on Swanton Road itself — the road named for the route connecting the two towns. MothaPlant opens at 7:30 AM, making it one of the earliest-opening cannabis shops in Vermont. Here's what you need to know.

TL;DR: Swanton's Closest Dispensary by Situation

Why There Are No Dispensaries in Swanton

Vermont's adult-use cannabis law gives municipalities the ability to authorize — or prohibit — retail cannabis sales through a local option vote. Swanton has not held such a vote, which means no dispensary can legally open within town limits. This is the same situation as Colchester, Williston, and several other Vermont towns. It may change in the future; we update this page when the CCB licensee list changes.

Mary Jane Junction — 120 Swanton Rd, St. Albans

Hours: Daily 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
Phone: (802) 503-9780 | Website: maryjanejunctionvt.com
License: Adult-Use Retail

Mary Jane Junction is at 120 Swanton Road — literally the road that runs from downtown Saint Albans north toward Swanton village. It is a woman-owned shop that builds its product selection around relationships with local Vermont cultivators. Expect flower, pre-rolls, edibles, concentrates, vapes, and accessories, with an emphasis on locally sourced Vermont cannabis.

The shop is open every day from 8 AM to 8 PM, making it consistent and convenient for both weekday and weekend runs. From Swanton center, take US-7 south — it runs directly into Saint Albans, where the same road is named Swanton Road, and Mary Jane Junction appears on the right as you enter the city's commercial area, about 10 minutes from Swanton village. From I-89, take Exit 19 (St. Albans) and follow US-7 north for a short distance.

MothaPlant — 398 Highgate Commons Rd, St. Albans

Hours: Daily 7:30 AM–8:00 PM
Phone: (802) 782-8623 | Website: mothaplant.com
License: Adult-Use Retail

MothaPlant is a craft dispensary in the Highgate Commons commercial area on the north side of Saint Albans City — the side closest to Swanton. It opens at 7:30 AM every day of the week, making it one of the earliest-opening dispensaries in Vermont. The shop runs a flower bar where customers can buy cannabis by the gram, which is useful if you want to sample a small quantity of a new strain before committing to an eighth.

From I-89, take Exit 19 (St. Albans) and follow US-7 north into the Highgate Commons area on the north side of the city. From Swanton, US-7 south reaches it directly — because MothaPlant sits on the city's north side, it's the closer of the two shops to Swanton, about 10 minutes total.

Getting to St. Albans from Swanton

Two routes work well from Swanton:

Via US-7 (the direct road): US-7 runs straight from Swanton south into Saint Albans City, where it takes the local name Swanton Road. Mary Jane Junction at 120 Swanton Rd is on the right as you enter the commercial corridor — about 10 minutes total. This route is the most direct by road and avoids the interstate.

Via I-89 south: From Swanton, enter I-89 south at Exit 21 and drive two exits to Exit 19 (St. Albans). From Exit 19, follow US-7 north a short distance to reach both shops — Mary Jane Junction on Swanton Road, then MothaPlant a bit further north in the Highgate Commons area. Total time: about 8–12 minutes including the exit.

Free parking is available at both shops.

A Note on the Highgate Springs Border

Swanton is fewer than 10 miles from the Highgate Springs — St. Armand/Philipsburg border crossing, the busiest land border crossing in Vermont. Vermont dispensaries sell legally to adults 21+ with a valid government-issued photo ID. However, you cannot legally bring cannabis across the U.S.–Canada border — transporting cannabis internationally is a federal crime, regardless of Canadian legalization. Buy for in-Vermont personal use only, and do not attempt to cross the border with it. This applies equally whether you are driving into Canada or returning from it.

Cannabis Law in Vermont in 2026

S.278, effective July 1, 2026, updated Vermont's public possession limits: adults 21+ may now carry up to 2 ounces of cannabis flower and 10 grams of concentrate in public. A valid government-issued photo ID is required at all dispensaries.

Cannabis tax at the St. Albans City shops is 21% total: Vermont's 14% cannabis excise tax, the 6% state sales tax, and St. Albans City's 1% local option sales tax. On a $100 pre-tax purchase, expect about $21 in tax. Swanton itself does not have a local option cannabis tax (it has no dispensaries), so this rate applies only to purchases made in St. Albans City.

Consumption is prohibited in all public places — streets, parking lots, parks, and all vehicles. Legal consumption requires a private space where the property owner permits it. Vermont does not allow retail cannabis home delivery. Do not cross state or international borders with cannabis.

See also: Best Dispensary Near Me St. Albans VT — full comparison of Mary Jane Junction and MothaPlant; All St. Albans dispensaries — directory listing for Saint Albans City; Vermont Cannabis Law Changes 2026 (S.278) — updated possession limits; Full Vermont dispensary directory; Vermont Strain Match — find the right product by effect.