Bellingham has 16 licensed cannabis retailers, every one of them on the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) active list. Shoppers 21 and older can buy with a valid photo ID, and a Canadian passport works. Stores can sell from 8 a.m. to midnight, and 14 Bellingham stores, nearly all of them, are medically endorsed.
Bellingham is a college town 20 miles south of British Columbia, and both facts matter at the register. Western Washington University students need to know the age rules and the campus policy. Canadians, who can buy legal cannabis at home, need to know that the border is where the trouble starts. This guide covers both, then lists Bellingham's stores by area.
Canadian Visitors and the Border: Buy Here, Use Here
Cannabis is legal in British Columbia and in Washington, but not between them. Carrying it over the border in either direction is illegal: U.S. Customs and Border Protection applies federal law at the Peace Arch, Pacific Highway, Lynden and Sumas crossings, and Canada treats bringing cannabis into the country as a serious offense.
Canadians 21 or older can shop at any Bellingham store with a valid passport. Plan to use what you buy in Washington, on private property where the owner allows it, and to finish it or leave it behind before you head north. Never drive to the border after using it. Our page on Canadian visitors buying weed in Bellingham has more.
WWU Students: Age, Campus Rules and Medical Exceptions
You must be 21 to buy recreational cannabis in Bellingham, whatever your student status. The one exception is a registered medical patient aged 18 to 20, who may buy at a medically endorsed store. Cannabis is not allowed in WWU residence halls or anywhere on campus under university policy, so students who live on campus have nowhere legal to use it there.
All 16 Licensed Dispensaries in Bellingham, WA
For Whatcom County's biggest city, 16 stores means real choice within a short drive. Our list sticks to Bellingham addresses; Ferndale, Blaine and Lynden have their own pages linked below. Click a store for its license number, location, phone and directions. Some stores advertise with us, and any paid placement is clearly labeled.
Bellingham Dispensaries by Area: Downtown, Sunnyland and Guide Meridian
Bellingham's stores fall into three parts of town. Each guide covers every store in its area with hours, ratings and specialties.
Downtown Bellingham and on Samish Way (4 stores)
Piece of Mind Cannabis Bellingham, Cascade Herb Company, Trove Cannabis and Star Buds Bellingham. Read the Downtown & Samish Way guide →
Sunnyland and on Mt Baker Highway, Bellingham (5 stores)
2020 Cannabis Iron Street, Trippy Hippie Cannabis Co., Smoking Crow, Western Bud and 2020 Cannabis Mt Baker Hwy. Read the Sunnyland & Mt Baker Hwy guide →
North Bellingham: Pacific Highway, Bakerview and Guide Meridian (6 stores)
2020 Cannabis Pacific Hwy, Evolve Cannabis Bellingham, Caravan Cannabis Company, Red Fox Cannabis, Dank of America Guide Meridian and Cannazone Bellingham. Read the North Bellingham & Guide Meridian guide →
Bellingham's Top Picks
Based on posted hours, state license records and public Google reviews we checked in October 2026:
- Highest rated: Dank of America Guide Meridian (5 stars), Trippy Hippie Cannabis Co. (4.9 stars), 2020 Cannabis Iron Street (4.9 stars).
- Most reviewed: Piece of Mind Cannabis Bellingham (1,477 reviews), Trippy Hippie Cannabis Co. (985 reviews), Cascade Herb Company (717 reviews).
- Open latest: Cascade Herb Company, Red Fox Cannabis, Star Buds Bellingham. See every closing time →
- Medically endorsed: nearly every store, including 2020 Cannabis Mt Baker Hwy, 2020 Cannabis Iron Street and 2020 Cannabis Pacific Hwy. Medical marijuana in Bellingham →
Bellingham Cannabis Questions, Answered
- Late-night dispensaries in Bellingham
- Medically endorsed stores in Bellingham
- Can tourists buy weed in Bellingham?
- Can Canadians buy weed in Bellingham?
- How much can you buy in Bellingham?
- Where is it legal to smoke in Bellingham?
- Bellingham hotels, rentals and weed
- Dispensaries near Bellingham International Airport (BLI)
What to Expect at a Bellingham Store
Bring a valid, unexpired photo ID: any U.S. driver's license or state ID, a passport (the usual choice for Canadians) or a military ID. Staff check it on the way in or at the counter, and many stores scan it. Pay with cash or a U.S. debit card; most stores have an ATM, and credit cards are rarely taken because card networks block cannabis sales. Washington has no legal delivery, so plan on shopping in person.
Each adult can buy up to 1 ounce of flower, 7 grams of concentrate, 16 ounces of solid edibles or 72 ounces of infused drinks per visit. Using it in public, at Boulevard Park, on the Interurban Trail or anywhere visible to the public, is a civil infraction, and most hotels ban smoking. Keep opened products in the trunk while driving; the glove box doesn't count. Our full Washington marijuana laws guide covers driving limits and penalties. First-timers can also read our guides to finding the best dispensary and what to buy at a dispensary.
Taxes, Prices and Medical Savings in Bellingham
A 37% excise tax applies to every recreational sale in Washington, and sales tax is added at checkout. Bellingham stores usually show the excise tax already built into the shelf price, so compare totals. Prices are in line with the rest of Western Washington; rotating daily deals, first-visit offers and loyalty points are the main ways to save.
Because almost every Bellingham store is medically endorsed, registered patients have more choice here than in most cities. A patient in the Department of Health database with a recognition card pays no sales tax, is exempt from the excise tax on DOH-compliant products, and can buy up to three times the adult-use limits. BC medical documents and other out-of-state cards are not accepted.
Popular Strains at Bellingham Dispensaries
You'll often find Silver Haze, Cherry Diesel, Banana Runtz, OG Kush, Granddaddy Purple and White Widow on Bellingham menus. Our guides to choosing a strain, sativa versus indica and terpenes can help you decide.
Dispensaries Near Bellingham: Ferndale, Blaine, Lynden, Burlington
- Dispensaries in Ferndale: 2 stores a few minutes north on I-5.
- Dispensaries in Blaine: 2 stores right at the border.
- Dispensaries in Lynden: 1 store in north Whatcom County.
- Dispensaries in Burlington: 4 stores in Skagit County.
- Dispensaries in Mount Vernon: 9 stores half an hour south.
Browse the rest of the state, with tribal stores included, on our Washington dispensary directory.
Bellingham Dispensary FAQ
Can Canadians buy weed in Bellingham?
Yes. Canadian visitors 21 and older with a valid passport can buy at any Bellingham store. Taking it across the border into Canada is illegal.
Can I bring weed from Bellingham back into BC?
No. Cannabis can't legally cross the U.S.-Canada border in either direction, even though both sides allow it. Use it in Washington.
Can WWU students buy weed?
Only if they are 21 or older, or 18 to 20 and registered as medical patients buying at an endorsed store. Cannabis is not allowed on the WWU campus.
Which Bellingham dispensary has the best reviews?
Dank of America on Guide Meridian has a 5-star Google rating, with Trippy Hippie Cannabis Co. and 2020 Cannabis Iron Street at 4.9.
Which Bellingham dispensaries stay open latest?
Cascade Herb Company, Red Fox Cannabis and Star Buds Bellingham have the latest hours on our list. See the open-late guide for exact times.
Is there a dispensary near Bellingham airport?
Our airport guide lists the stores closest to BLI. Don't fly with cannabis: TSA follows federal law and refers it to police.
Do Bellingham dispensaries take credit cards?
Rarely. Plan on U.S. cash or a debit card; most Bellingham stores have an ATM on site.
Where can I smoke weed in Bellingham?
On private property, with the owner's OK. Parks, trails, sidewalks and cars are off limits, and most hotels ban smoking.
Can I get weed delivered in Bellingham?
No. Washington doesn't permit cannabis delivery, so any delivery offer in Bellingham is unlicensed.
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How we build this list: Store names, addresses and licence numbers come from the WSLCB's list of active cannabis retailers; medical endorsements come from the Department of Health; tribal stores, which are not in the state list, come from tribal and public sources. We refresh the data monthly. Featured placements are paid and clearly labelled.