Montreal—Canada’s student capital and music hub—is already one of the most 420 friendly cities in Canada. And now, with national marijuana legalization set for late summer, Montreal is deep in preparation. According to city officials, one of the factors most important when considering marijuana retail locations is accessibility. For this reason, this Canadian city may get cannabis dispensaries near metro stations.
Who Will Sell Legal Weed In Quebec?
The Canadian government is doing more than funding marijuana research. Soon, the government will also be selling weed.
The government-run Société des alcools du Québec is in charge of all alcohol sales in Quebec. Now, this government corporation will head the newly-founded SQC: la Société québécoise du cannabis. Currently, the SQC is set to open 20 cannabis retail locations, more than their original projection of 15.
Where You’ll Be Able To Buy Weed in Montreal
The SQC plans to open four weed dispensaries near metro entrances on the island of Montreal. More specifically, the cannabis corporation is hoping to set up a marijuana retail location at the Berri UQAM metro stop.
Not only is Berri UQAM at the heart of the city, but it’s the busiest metro stop in Quebec with 13 million entries per year. With three intersecting metro lines, Berri UQAM is one of the best places to sell anything—including weed—in the city.
Officials also have their sights set on Jean Talon, a northern metro hub, and the Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve metro stop. Both are significant metro stops and are conveniently located near Saint Hubert street and Sherbrooke street shopping areas.
After initially considering the Verdun metro stop, the SQC is still looking for the fourth marijuana retail location. The best spot would be somewhere in the south-west