Immerse yourself in the History of Cannabis and enjoy lunch in the beautiful mountain setting of Kananaskis Country.
The journey begins with a visit to a dispensary, FivePoint Cannabis, with locations in Calgary’s Bridgeland and Beltline neighbourhoods, then we’ll climb in the CannaVan and head west to the mountains, where consumption is legal as we explore the complete History of Cannabis.
We'll stop for lunch and enjoy views of the mountains while you have a chance to consume and check out some of our artifacts, like the court record of one of the first Canadians busted for being a cannabis dealer.
After that we'll go for a short hike to another scenic smoke spot before making our way back to the city.
Learn how cannabis transformed from being a textile used by neolithic people thousands of years ago into the recreational and underground markets we see around the world today.
Read one of the earliest books to mention Cannabis, learn about the advent of Hashish, see the court record of one of the first Canadians convicted of possession and trafficking nearly a century ago, and more.
We'll also cover some of the science behind Cannabis, what’s really happening in our bodies when we get stoned, the role terpenes play, why the effect of an oil or edible is so different than smoking or vaping, and more.
Whether you’re a seasoned stoner, getting back into it or trying Cannabis for the first time, elevate your understanding and appreciation of this beautiful plant like never before.
*Pick-up and drop-off is at the public square outside FivePoint Cannabis Bridgeland (945 General Avenue N.E.) or FivePoint Beltline (1318 1 Street S.W.).
Must be 18+
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Cannabis education
Contact us to learn more about THC, CBD, terpenes and more. Corporate and private Cannabis classes available.
About
Cannanaskis was created by Dave Dormer in 2018 to do something no one else was doing: tell the real history of cannabis in Calgary and Alberta.
Dormer spent 27 years as a journalist and editor at the Calgary Sun, CBC and CTV, covering everything from city hall to crime scenes. He also taught journalism at SAIT. That background drives everything about how Cannanaskis operates, deep research, compelling storytelling, and a commitment to getting the facts right.
Calgary's cannabis history is richer than most people know. Tommy Chong smoked his first joint here. Emily Murphy wrote the book that helped make cannabis illegal here. The Rolling Stones Mobile Studio — the truck that recorded Bob Marley's No Woman No Cry — sits a short walk from where it all began. These are world-class stories. They deserve to be told.
Dormer has done extensive research on cannabis history, science and policy, learning from researchers, educators, licensed producers, retailers and advocates across Canada.
He also loves a good sativa-dominant strain.
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