Swap buds for liquor this long Victoria Day weekend

Victoria Day is the unofficial start of the summer season in Canada (although it snows some years). May two-four, or May Long, is technically a dead queen’s birthday, but most of us know it as a weekend of partying.

With most Canadians getting an extra day off, many use the long weekend as an opportunity to escape to a cottage, cabin or campground. The Victoria Day long weekend is a time to gather (and get light) with friends and family.

Those long, warm-weather weekends have long been associated with getting out into the great outdoors and then binge drinking, but at Leafly, we’re on a mission to change the latter.

Instead of stocking up on 2-4 beers and 40 spirits, let’s normalize other types of relaxation like cannabis-infused colas, uplifting pre-rolls, delicious fruit-flavored gummy bears, and easy-to-use vape carts.

We’ve scoured the current offerings and found six worthwhile cannabis products in Canada that will help get your long weekend started – and keep the good times going.

A flock for camping or cottages…

Cherry Cola by Sweet Justice

Licensed Producer: Peak Processing

Dose: THC, 10 mg, CBD, 0 mg

It’s socially acceptable to crush beers or slam down hard soda while camping or at the cabin on the first long weekend of the year, but booze doesn’t have to be the only drink you’re stashing in your cooler.

Sweet Justice’s Cherry Cola cans are nano-infused with 10mg of THC for a fast onset and taste reminiscent of Jones soda. It’s sweetened with natural ingredients and flavors, and at just 100 calories per pop, it’s a tasty dockside treat you can feel good about.

Pre-rolls to go all weekend…

Whether you’re packing a bag and heading out for a hike in the woods, or keeping it casual in town and meeting friends for brunch on the patio, pre-rolled joints are the most convenient way to puff on the move.

Station House Pre-Roll Variety Pack

Licensed manufacturer: Sensi Brands

Dose: THC, 18-24%, CBD, 0-1%

Oftentimes, a sativa-dominant flower is the right choice for daytime activities, as it can give you an uplifted, optimistic, and energetic feeling. Still, after a day out, you might find that you want to relax with a little more indica advantage.

Enter Station House’s Pre-Roll Variety Pack, a unique offering of 12 pre-rolled joints in three different strains, including one sativa and one indica. When you share your stash, there’s something for everyone.

Each 0.5mg joint is expertly rolled and supplied in a tin can packed with a humidity device to keep the jays fresh.

Ground cannabis when you’re feeling lazy

Ground cannabis, also known as pre-ground, hasn’t always had the best reputation. Depending on how long you’ve been smoking, you might remember some ground cannabis products as dry and full of stems and leaves. But things have changed in 2022 and its popularity is rapidly increasing thanks to its convenience and affordable price.

Ground Gnarberry from Shred

Gnarberry (shredder)

Licensed Manufacturer: Organigram

Dose: THC, 17-23%, CBC, 0-1%

If you want to do as little as possible for three long and glorious days this May 2nd-4th, grab a bag of Shred’s Ground Gnarberry. These guys have been in the ground space for years, making it almost too easy to grab a bong or vape.

Shred’s pre-ground gnarberry has been grown indoors and carefully picked and then unground, so you won’t find any pesky sticks or unwanted plant material. It’s a heavy hybrid strain with fruity flavors and a recognizable berry aroma, and at just $30 for 7g, it’s hard to beat.

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Gummies to go outside and enjoy nature

There are so many different edibles on the market today. So to narrow down what works best for you, decide if you want an indica, sativa, hybrid, or CBD dominant strain, then select your favorite candy flavor. Gummies are great for enjoying activities where you might want to get your heart rate up and not panting from smoking or vaping.

Jalapeno Watermelon Fruit Gems by Rapid

Licensed manufacturer: Terra Labs

Dose: THC, 5 mg, CBD, 0 mg

A summery flavor to kick off the season: jalapeno watermelon. These vegan and gluten-free gummy bears taste great, and each pack contains two candies, each fortified with 5mg of THC.

Terra uses proprietary technology when infusing its edibles, so the effects of its chews are felt faster than other brands that use traditional infusion methods.

Five mg per gummy is a medium dose in terms of what can legally be sold in Canada. So if you’re new to edibles, start with half a gummy (or even less, depending on your tolerance). and go from there.

A vape cart to relax…

Mango Haze Balance 510 Vape Cartridge by Foray

Licensed Manufacturer: Dosecann (Auxly)

Dose: THC, 37-43%, CBD, 37-43%

Sometimes you just want to stick with what you know, especially when it comes to a tried and true method of consumption. If vaping is your thing, Foray’s Mango Haze Balance is a solid long weekend vape cart that will help you unwind.

It is packed with 200mg of THC as well as 200mg of CBD for a deeply calming and cerebral high. Some users also praise this particular cartridge for relieving joint and muscle pain.

If tropical flavors are your thing, you’ll appreciate the notes of citrus like orange mixed with stone fruit like mango in this heavy hybrid. It also has subtle earthy flavors that help balance the sweetness.

An ointment to calm the body before returning to work

Maybe you’ve stayed past your bedtime a few nights in a row, or pushed your all on a strenuous hiking trail. Anyway, you’ve worked a little harder than usual this long weekend, and now you’re going to pay.

1:1 Transdermal Cream Cannabis Topical by LivRelief

Licensed producer: Valens Agritech

Dose: THC, 106.25-143.75mg, CBD, 106.25-143.75mg

Eliminate those sore muscles before they worsen with a soothing topical cream that penetrates deep into the skin to provide near-instant relief. LivRelief’s 1:1 topical absorbs quickly and leaves no unwanted residue.

Each 50g jar is fortified with 125mg of THC and 125mg of CBD and has a natural, non-cannabis-based scent, meaning you won’t smell like weed when you lather up this stuff.

Lisa Feleptchuk

Lisa Felepchuk is an experienced lifestyle editor, writer and digital nomad based in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia.

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