Yesterday, Canada became the second country in the world and first G7 nation to legalize recreational cannabis. Here are some of the highlights from legalization day—and the lead-up to it—in Toronto.
On the eve of the big day, Leafly, the world’s largest cannabis website, hosted a party to celebrate legalization, with live music, a countdown and a “bud drop” at midnight:
It was an appropriately hazy start to the day in Toronto:
Businesses were quick to take advantage of legalization on Wednesday. The Friendly Stranger, a long-standing Queen Street head shop, held a “wake and bake” breakfast and “end of prohibition” party. At 4:20 p.m., they announced plans for a major shop expansion:
Celebrations weren’t just confined to head shops—fashion label Ellie Mae Studios offered up cookies and custom rolling papers to customers throughout the day:
Speaking of fashion, Wednesday was the perfect day to sport thematic clothing:
Legalization also inspired some new makeup looks:
Weed was on the waves. Hosts from Indie 88 were quick to show some canna-love:
Emily Bones, lead singer of the Anti-Queens, took a celebratory toke in-studio:
Amid all the celebrations, local photographer Steve Carty opened up about how cannabis has helped him in his struggle with Crohn’s disease:
Trinity Bellwoods was a hot spot for legalization celebrations:
And so was Kensington Market:
If you were wandering around Toronto on Wednesday, you might have encountered two legalization mascots, “Superbong” and “Tokearoo.” (Yes, a cannabis-friendly Polkaroo.):
“Superbong” and “Tokearoo” weren’t just there for kicks; they educated some TTC commuters about the importance of safely using cannabis:
And the Hot Box Cafe was looking out for anyone with the munchies:
Congratulations Canada, “weed” did it:
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