Try these popular Canadian cannabis strains
Looking for a few strains to celebrate Canada Day? There are several ways you can incorporate cannabis into your Canada Day celebrations. Whether you’re lighting a joint, sipping an infused drink, or enjoying your favorite meal, Canadian cannabis has something for everyone.
To celebrate Canada Day, we’ve curated some of the most popular strains that Canadians proudly grow from coast to coast.
Pink Kush
In case you haven’t heard, we love our Pink Kush in Canada. Pink Kush, as coveted as its OG Kush relative, is an indica-dominant hybrid with strong body-centered effects. This strain is popular across Canada for its strong flavors, colorful flowers, and high THC potential.
Grown by a number of producers across the country, Pink Kush is a one-stop shop for budget-conscious consumers looking for an economic heavyweight.
Terpenes: Beta-caryophyllene, bisabolol, humulene, limonene, myrcene
Shishka berry
Also spelled “Shiskaberry”, this strain is an indica-dominant hybrid that is a little sweet and spicy. This variety mixes black pepper with sweet fruits and has a distinctive full-bodied taste and aroma. The dense buds are typically dark and sticky with high THC potential and a stunning purple hue.
Terpenes: Alpha-pinene, beta-caryophyllene, humulene, limonene, myrcene
Jean Guy
Jean Guy is a Canadian hybrid with Dutch roots known for its cerebral effects and sour citrus scent. Hints of lemon and pine come through in Jean Guy’s taste, and the matted dark green leaves hide pastel colored buds loaded with gold crystal trichomes.
Jean Guy has been popular in the unregulated market as well as with medical patients and continues to be a strong player in the legal market.
Terpenes: Alpha-pinene, limonene, myrcene, terpinolene, beta-caryophyllene
Garlic Cookies / GMO Cookies
Garlic Cookies, also known as GMO Cookies, is an indica-dominant hybrid of the cross between Girl Scout Cookies and ChemDawg. As a descendant of Girl Scout Cookies, you can expect loud flavors from Garlic Cookies, like a diesel aroma and a garlic-forward flavor that will linger on your taste buds.
Terpenes: Alpha-pinene, beta-caryophyllene, limonene, myrcene, terpinolene
Black cherry punch
Black Cherry Punch is a highly potent heavy hitter known among cannabis patients for its full body effects. Coming from a dessert variety, you can expect a loud taste profile full of sweet cherry flavors and floral undertones. Black Cherry Punch is available from coast to coast growers in dried flower and a variety of concentrates.
Terpenes: Beta-pinene, caryophyllene, limonene, linalool, myrcene
Wappa
Wappa is an indica-dominant hybrid with a gentle, relaxing effect and a universally appealing taste profile. This strain has a delicious sweet fruit scent with a touch of diesel and the flavor to match.
Terpenes: Alpha-pinene, beta-caryophyllene, humulene, myrcene
Headband
Born in California but raised in BC, Headband is a sought-after hybrid of OG Kush and Sour Diesel. Its soft, creamy smoke is accentuated by aromas of lemon and diesel. The strain got its name from the cerebral effects that consumers describe as a crown or headband.
Terpenes: Alpha-pinene, beta-pinene, humulene, myrcene, ocimen
Death Bubba
Death Bubba is an indica strain that was created by crossing Death Star with Bubba Kush. On the palate it tastes sweet, earthy and clean, while the aroma is stinky and skunky. Growers say this strain has gorgeous purple hues with trichomes and terpenes in abundance. This variety is also called Bubba and D. Bubba in Canada due to confusing marketing regulations.
Terpenes: Bisabolol, caryophyllene, humulene, limonene, myrcene
Sweet Skunk Island
This intoxicating skunk could be a Canadian original that has been grown on Vancouver Island, British Columbia for decades. Island Sweet Skunk is a sativa-dominant hybrid that was created by crossing Sweet Pink Grapefruit with Skunk # 1. Sour diesel notes mix with tropical orange and grapefruit to create a flavor composition that has undoubtedly helped make this strain famous.
Terpenes: Beta-caryophyllene, myrcene, terpinolene
Ashley Keenan
Ashley Keenan is a writer and editor at Leafly Canada. Ashley is also a freelance journalist, consultant, and patient advocate in the cannabis industry. She uses science and storytelling to normalize cannabis and chronic illness, both at work and on her personal blog, Ask CannaQueen. Since 2018, Ashley has served the cannabis industry by covering cannabis industry news, advocating for medicinal cannabis and the patient perspective, and creating lifestyle content that matters. Their byylines include Leafly, The GrowthOp, StratCann, The Her (B) Life, Vancouver Sun, Ottawa Citizen, National Post, and more.
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