When Vernon resident Dale Thompson set out to find a local cannabis dispensary, he didn’t expect his munchies-driven GPS to have other plans. The 32-year-old software developer shared his hilarious misadventure trying to locate Blended Buds Cannabis, only to end up at three different Tim Hortons locations instead.
“I swear, it’s like my phone knows me too well,” Thompson chuckled. “Every time I typed ‘nearest dispensary,’ it assumed I wanted doughnuts.”
The North Okanagan cannabis community has been buzzing with similar tales of navigation mishaps, from Coldstream to Lake Country. Here are some of the most common “detours” reported by local cannabis enthusiasts:
Popular Munchie Mishaps:
- Pizza joints instead of joint joints
- Ice cream shops masquerading as dispensaries
- Convenience stores appearing as “convenient stores”
- Drive-thrus that definitely don’t sell pre-rolls
The phenomenon has become so widespread that local budtenders now give directions using fast-food landmarks. “We’re two buildings past the A&W, but if you hit the DQ, you’ve gone too far,” has become a common phrase in Vernon’s cannabis community.
For residents of Armstrong and Spallumcheen, the journey to Blended Buds Cannabis has become something of a snack-fueled adventure. One customer reported following their nose instead of their phone, claiming they could “smell the good stuff” from three blocks away, only to realize they were actually detecting fresh-baked cookies.
Lumby locals have it slightly easier, with fewer distracting food establishments to lead them astray. However, one resident admitted to circling the block three times before realizing they were already parked in front of the dispensary.
The solution? Blended Buds Cannabis now recommends customers use the buddy system – bringing along a friend who hasn’t partaken yet to navigate. They’ve also started including “We’re NOT the building with the giant coffee cup on top” in their directions.
Remember, whether you’re in Vernon, Coldstream, or anywhere in between, finding your local cannabis dispensary shouldn’t be a wild goose chase. Just remember: if your GPS tries to redirect you to a drive-thru, stay strong. The real destination is worth the journey, even if you do end up with a box of Timbits along the way.
