Caledonia County VT Dispensaries: All 3 Shops in St. Johnsbury and Hardwick (2026)

Caledonia County anchors Vermont's Northeast Kingdom — roughly 650 square miles of boreal forest, working farmland, and scattered villages pressed up against the Connecticut River headwaters and the Quebec border. St. Johnsbury, the county seat, sits at the junction of I-91 and I-93 — the northern terminus of I-93 and the largest municipality in the Northeast Kingdom. Hardwick, 27 miles west on US-2 and then Route 15, is the commercial heart of the county's agricultural corridor — nationally known for its dense cluster of sustainable farms and food businesses that defined Vermont's farm-to-table movement in the early 2000s.

Three CCB-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensaries serve the county, split between those two population centers. This guide covers all three so you know exactly where to go, when, and what each shop does best.

TL;DR: Three dispensaries in two towns. St. Johnsbury (2 shops, 20% tax) has the NEK's pioneer retailer — The Green Man, open Sundays until 4:20 PM — and the education-focused Northeast Kannabis, open Monday through Saturday until 7 PM. Hardwick (1 shop, 20% tax) has The Wick Cannabis Market, a woman-owned boutique with Vermont-grown focus, open Sundays until 6 PM. All three charge the base 20% Vermont cannabis tax — no local option surcharge anywhere in the county. None has an integrated medical license. The Sunday deadline matters: Northeast Kannabis is completely closed; The Green Man closes at 4:20 PM; The Wick in Hardwick is the latest Sunday option (6 PM) but requires the drive west.

All three Caledonia County dispensaries at a glance

Possession limit under S.278 (effective July 1, 2026): 2 oz flower / 10 g concentrate. All shops require adults 21+ with valid government-issued photo ID.

St. Johnsbury — the county seat and NEK gateway

St. Johnsbury is Caledonia County's hub: a working city of roughly 7,400 at the point where I-91 (the spine of Vermont from Massachusetts to Canada) and I-93 (connecting New Hampshire's White Mountain corridor) converge. The two interstates make it the Northeast Kingdom's most accessible city, even as St. Johnsbury retains the character of a 19th-century railroad town — the Fairbanks Museum, the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, and the historic Main Street commercial block are reminders of its era as a manufacturing center. Two cannabis dispensaries occupy this market, each with a distinct identity.

The Green Man — the NEK's first licensed dispensary

The Green Man at 1998 Memorial Drive (Suite 12) holds a specific distinction in Vermont cannabis history: it was the Northeast Kingdom's first CCB-licensed adult-use cannabis retailer, opening October 15, 2022 — one of the earliest shops to launch after Vermont's adult-use market opened that month. Owner Zeb Overton brings more than 20 years of cannabis cultivation experience and runs Overton's View Farm alongside the retail operation, with a 1,000-square-foot indoor grow and outdoor cultivation of up to 120 plants. The farm-connected model gives the shop a product perspective rooted in actually growing cannabis rather than simply selecting wholesale inventory.

The critical planning note for weekend visitors: The Green Man is the only St. Johnsbury dispensary open on Sundays, running 10 AM–4:20 PM. The 4:20 close is a deliberate nod — and a hard deadline. Arrive by 4 PM to browse without rushing. Saturday hours close at 5 PM, earlier than Northeast Kannabis's 7 PM — so for late Saturday shopping, Northeast Kannabis is the better choice. An ATM is on-site; online ordering is available through Dutchie at thegreenmancannabis.com/menu.

1998 Memorial Dr Suite 12, St. Johnsbury VT 05819 · (802) 535-0669 · thegreenmancannabis.com · Mon–Wed 10 AM–6 PM, Thu–Fri 10 AM–7 PM, Sat 10 AM–5 PM, Sun 10 AM–4:20 PM · 20% tax

Northeast Kannabis — education-first, teacher-owned

Northeast Kannabis at 166 Railroad Street in downtown St. Johnsbury opened in December 2022 — the second dispensary to open in the Northeast Kingdom, two months after The Green Man. The shop is owned by Matt and Aleha Racenet, both lifetime Caledonia County residents who have built careers in local education. Matt holds a Master's Degree in Education from a St. Johnsbury-area teaching career; Aleha is completing her own graduate degree in Education. The mission they built into the shop is explicit: reduce stigma around cannabis through informed guidance. Staff take time to walk first-time buyers through options, explain effects, and discuss how to start conservatively.

The shop carries a curated menu of Vermont-grown craft cannabis — flower, pre-rolls, edibles, concentrates, drinks — with products sourced from small-batch Vermont cultivators committed to quality. Rated 4.7 out of 5 on Leafly (32+ reviews). Veteran discount available. Preorders accepted via Dutchie through northeastkannabis.com until 10 AM. The shop is ADA accessible with an on-site ATM.

The key planning note: Northeast Kannabis is CLOSED every Sunday. Its 7 PM Monday through Saturday close is the latest weekday and Saturday close in St. Johnsbury — making it the right choice for after-work shopping and late Saturday trips. The Green Man's 5 PM Saturday close means Northeast Kannabis is the only option for Saturday evening cannabis shopping in the city.

166 Railroad St, St. Johnsbury VT 05819 · (802) 424-1760 · northeastkannabis.com · Mon–Sat 10 AM–7 PM, closed Sunday · 20% tax · Leafly 4.7/5

The Sunday situation in St. Johnsbury

The Sunday schedule in St. Johnsbury requires planning. Northeast Kannabis is closed. The Green Man opens at 10 AM but closes at 4:20 PM — roughly six hours of access. If you arrive after 4:20 PM on a Sunday with no cannabis, your options are a 27-mile drive west to The Wick in Hardwick (open Sunday 10 AM–6 PM) or a ~28-mile drive north on I-91 to Barton in Orleans County, where The Dank Closet is open Sunday until 6 PM (Kingdom Kind in Barton closes Sunday at 2 PM). See the Orleans County guide for the Barton shops. For Burke Mountain skiers or Kingdom Trails riders finishing a Sunday afternoon, stock up at The Green Man before heading out, or plan a Monday return if that works with your schedule.

Hardwick — the Route 15 corridor and The Wick

Hardwick sits at the convergence of Routes 14, 15, and 16 in western Caledonia County — the commercial hub of the Route 15 corridor between Morrisville and St. Johnsbury. The town is nationally known for its density of sustainable farms and food businesses: Pete's Greens, the Center for an Agricultural Economy, Claire's Restaurant, and a cluster of small farms that helped define Vermont's farm-to-table movement in the early 2000s. That agricultural ethos carries into The Wick Cannabis Market on South Main Street.

The Wick Cannabis Market — Vermont-grown, woman-owned

The Wick Cannabis Market at 4 S Main Street is run by Hardwick local Monique Brochu, who built the shop around Vermont-grown cannabis and a curated approach — a focused menu of flower, edibles, concentrates, pre-rolls, and related goods selected for quality and local provenance rather than maximum product count. The shop reflects Hardwick's wider character: deliberately rooted in local sourcing and a preference for relationships over scale.

Sunday hours are 10 AM–6 PM — the latest Sunday close of any Caledonia County dispensary and a genuinely useful backup for visitors who missed St. Johnsbury's 4:20 PM Sunday cutoff at The Green Man. Tuesday through Friday hours extend to 7 PM, matching Northeast Kannabis's weekday close without requiring the St. Johnsbury trip. No phone number is listed; contact via [email protected] or check thewickvt.com before visiting. For early-morning cannabis before 10 AM on the Route 15 corridor, VVeeds in Wolcott (~15 miles west) opens daily at 7 AM.

4 S Main St, Hardwick VT 05843 · [email protected] · thewickvt.com · Mon 10 AM–6 PM, Tue–Fri 10 AM–7 PM, Sat–Sun 10 AM–6 PM · 20% tax

Coverage gaps in Caledonia County

Most of Caledonia County's towns have no licensed dispensaries. Outside St. Johnsbury and Hardwick, the nearest options by area:

• Lyndonville and Lyndon (~17 miles north of St. Johnsbury on I-91): No dispensary. St. Johnsbury's two shops are the standard destination — a 20-minute drive south on I-91. See the St. Johnsbury near-me guide for directions and full shop details.
• Barnet, Peacham, and Groton (southern Caledonia County): No dispensaries. St. Johnsbury to the north and the White River Junction corridor to the south (Windsor County) are the nearest options. See the Windsor County dispensary guide.
• Danville and Walden (between St. Johnsbury and Hardwick): No dispensaries. St. Johnsbury (east) and Hardwick (west) split this corridor.
• East Burke / Kingdom Trails area (~18–20 miles north of St. Johnsbury via I-91 and VT-114): No dispensaries. Stock up in St. Johnsbury before heading north to Burke Mountain or Kingdom Trails. There are no licensed shops between St. Johnsbury and the Quebec border on the VT-114 corridor.
• Greensboro area (just over the Orleans County line, ~9 miles north of Hardwick — a common Hardwick-adjacent destination for Caspian Lake and Hill Farmstead Brewery visitors): No dispensary in Greensboro itself. The Wick in Hardwick (~9 miles south via VT-16) is the nearest and is open daily; Craftsbury Cannabis (~6 miles north via VT-14, Orleans County) is the closest option to the north — open Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat 11 AM–7 PM. See the Hardwick near-me guide for routing details.

Vermont cannabis law in Caledonia County (2026)

Vermont's S.278 (Act 176) raised adult-use possession limits effective July 1, 2026. Adults 21 and older may possess up to 2 oz of flower and 10 g of concentrate — up from the prior 1 oz / 5 g limits. Edibles remain capped at 500 mg THC. Home cultivation of up to six plants per household (two mature, four immature) remains legal. Public consumption is prohibited statewide. See Vermont Cannabis Law Changes 2026 (S.278) for the full breakdown.

See also: Best Dispensary Near Me St. Johnsbury VT — full comparison of The Green Man and Northeast Kannabis with directions; Best Dispensary Near Me Hardwick VT — The Wick Cannabis Market with Hardwick character notes; The Green Man full listing — 1998 Memorial Dr Suite 12, St. Johnsbury, open 7 days; Northeast Kannabis full listing — 166 Railroad St, Mon–Sat 10–7, veteran discount; The Wick Cannabis Market full listing — 4 S Main St, Hardwick, Mon–Sun from 10 AM; St. Johnsbury VT dispensary directory; Hardwick VT dispensary directory; Orleans County VT dispensary guide — six shops including Derby's Kushies, Kingdom Boyz, and The High Country; Windham County VT dispensary guide — six shops in Brattleboro, Wilmington, and Bellows Falls; Vermont Cannabis Law Changes 2026 (S.278) — possession limits updated July 1, 2026; Vermont Strain Match — find the right product by effect; full Vermont dispensary directory.