Any hobby, sport or pursuit needs a touchstone location to serve as its North Star, where past greatness is celebrated and the future is feverishly pursued.
Think of the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto – home to Wayne Gretzky’s sticks, Bobby Orr’s skates or Mario Lemieux’s gloves.
To that end, Inspired Cannabis’s House of Brands is to cannabis, as the Hockey Hall of Fame is to hockey.
Having opened in the fall of 2023 in Vancouver's iconic Robson Street shopping district, the House of Brands is unlike any other cannabis store in Canada.
Think of it as part museum, part showcasing area and all cannabis all the time, spread across a 2,400-square-foot gallery highlighting key Canadian cannabis brands.
The House of Brands boasts a showstopping gallery space where some of the nation’s top cannabis brands bring their products to life in a setting that is unmatched. Picture thoughtful and creative installations and displays in a gallery setting complete with THC-free non-infused samples and interactive experiences.
In short, this is a space that celebrates where cannabis culture has come from, and more importantly, where it’s going.
"It's been a very tough road to get here, and we're incredibly proud to see our flagship store and concept come to life," says Serge Biln, co-founder of Inspired Cannabis. "Surviving in our industry has been challenging, with ever-changing regulations and a turbulent economic climate through COVID-19 headwinds. We're proud to continue our expansion across the country and introduce our flagship store, which gives our beloved customers a retail experience like no other."
Each of the eight Inspired Cannabis locations in B.C. offer a curated range of more than 300 cannabis products sourced from trusted and established growers.
“Inspired Cannabis takes pride in maintaining an open, welcoming, inclusive environment for anyone curious about cannabis,” says Inspired Cannabis Co-Founder and CEO Jesse Dhami. “There are no snobs here; we focus on education and support the responsible use of recreational cannabis, while working to erase the stigma and undo the damage from generations of false information.”
Whether new to cannabis, or a seasoned veteran of the herb, Inspired Cannabis staff are always engaging and happy to answer any questions and serve customers in their own unique way. Think of the staff – known as budtenders – as seasoned sommeliers who are knowledgeable about all things cannabis.
“We are passionate about sharing our knowledge, but wise enough to know the right time to offer it,” Dhami says. “We can talk you through choosing just the right type of product for any occasion or hook you up with your usual order really quickly, with no fuss.”
For more information, visit www.inspiredcannabis.ca/cannabis-dispensary-downtown-vancouver
