Checking out dispensaries is one of my favorite ways to spend time. I love seeing how they stand out from the rest: their aesthetic, offerings, and customer service. When I headed out on my road trip last summer, I knew I wanted to check out as many dispensaries as possible. British Columbia is known for its bud so it’s no surprise that there was no shortage of options.
Stop #1: Indigenous Bloom, Osoyoos, BC
I had never been to a legacy dispensary before so I was really looking forward to checking out Indigenous Bloom in Osoyoos. They aim to provide First Nations and Indigenous communities with the opportunity to grow and sell cannabis.
![Indigenous Bloom Cannabis Dispensary in Osooyos, BC](https://stashmagazine.ca/images/articles/BC_Dispos/IndigenousBloom-Ext.jpg)
They had so many different products I wanted to try but my sweet tooth lead me to the cookies. They tasted SO good and didn’t have a limit of 10mg per unit, which was a nice change.
![Map of BC Cannabis Dispensaries](https://stashmagazine.ca/images/articles/BC_Dispos/IndigenousBloom-Int.jpg)
Stop #2: Cannabis Cottage, Penticton, BC
The Cannabis Cottage in Penticton was the coziest and cutest dispensary I’ve ever visited. This family-owned spot is a converted heritage home built in 1914. As you walk up to the front entrance, you’re greeted by sunflowers and a sunroom. The sunroom is full of plants, artwork, and comfy couches.
![Cannabis Cottage Exterior in Penticton BC Dispensary](https://stashmagazine.ca/images/articles/BC_Dispos/CannabisCottage-Ext.jpg)
The vibe made you feel at home right away and had me daydreaming of having a similar sunroom as a smoke room. The wood accents and stained glass windows inside made me feel like I was back in the Glebe in Ottawa. The budtender was super friendly, knowledgeable and took the time to talk to me about the shop.
![Cannabis Cottage Sunroom Interior, Penticton, BC](https://stashmagazine.ca/images/articles/BC_Dispos/CannabisCottage-Interior-Square.jpg)
Stop #3 : Blooming World, Radium Hot Springs, BC
Blooming World in Radium Hot Springs was another favorite. It had this fun jungle and wizard/gnome theme that was like no other. Everything in the store was made by their team or someone local, which is a really great way to support local business owners. I think it’s what makes this place so special.
![Blooming World Cannabis Dispensary Exterior in Radium Hot Springs, BC](https://stashmagazine.ca/images/articles/BC_Dispos/BloomingWorld-Ext.jpg)
The care that goes into their product descriptions is what stood out the most. Each cultivar had an info sheet that was thought out and playful – I could tell that this was something they took pride in, which I loved.
![Blooming World Cannabis Dispensary Exterior in Radium Hot Springs, BC](https://stashmagazine.ca/images/articles/BC_Dispos/BloomingWorld-Int.jpg)
What’s your favourite dispensary in BC? Leave a comment with their store name and why you love them. Maybe I’ll visit them this summer!
![Map of Cannabis Dispensaries BC](https://stashmagazine.ca/images/articles/BC_Dispos/Map.jpg)