Vancouver, Washington has 18 cannabis stores licensed by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB), and none of them are Portland shops in disguise. Adults 21 and over, Oregon residents included, can buy with a valid photo ID. Washington lets stores sell until midnight, two hours later than Oregon allows, and 15 Vancouver stores are endorsed for medical patients.
Vancouver shoppers live with a legal market on both sides of the Columbia, which raises questions nobody in Spokane or Bellingham has to ask. Is Portland cheaper? Who stays open later? Can I drive home over the Interstate Bridge with what I bought? We answer those first, then list every licensed store in Vancouver by area.
Vancouver, WA vs. Portland: Prices, Taxes, Hours and the Bridges
| Vancouver, WA | Portland, OR | |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed stores | 18 | 209 |
| Legal sales hours | 8 a.m. to midnight | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
| Cannabis tax | 37% excise + sales tax | 17% state + 3% city |
| Flower limit per day | 1 ounce | 2 ounces |
| Delivery | Not allowed | Allowed (endorsed stores) |
Portland wins on price and selection. Oregon's total cannabis tax in Portland is 20%, with no sales tax, while every recreational sale in Vancouver carries Washington's 37% excise tax plus sales tax. Most Vancouver stores already include the excise in the shelf price, so look at the final total when you compare. Vancouver wins on hours: most stores here stay open until 10:55 or 11 p.m., after Portland shops have stopped selling at 10.
The catch is the river. The Columbia is a state line, and taking cannabis across the I-5 or I-205 bridge breaks federal law in either direction, even though both states are legal. Buy in Portland and use it in Oregon; buy in Vancouver and keep it in Washington. Our page on buying weed in Vancouver vs. Portland goes deeper, and our Portland dispensary guide covers the Oregon side.
All 18 Licensed Dispensaries in Vancouver, WA
Some directories pad their Vancouver results with Portland stores. Ours includes only shops with a Vancouver, WA address and an active WSLCB license, spread from downtown and Hazel Dell out to east Vancouver. The Herbery, a local chain, runs five of them. 15 are medically endorsed, one of the highest shares of any city in the state. Each listing shows the store's license number, map location and phone.
Where to Shop: Downtown, Hazel Dell, Mill Plain and Orchards
Vancouver's stores fall into three groups. Each guide covers every store in its area with hours, ratings and what the shop is known for.
Downtown and Central Vancouver (4 stores)
Main Street Marijuana Downtown and High End Market Place are two blocks apart near Main Street, about a mile north of the I-5 Interstate Bridge, and The Herbery has stores on St. Johns Boulevard near Clark College and on NE St. Johns Road. Read the downtown and central guide →
Hazel Dell and North Vancouver (5 stores)
Three stores share the NE 78th Street corner on Highway 99 in Hazel Dell, with Sticky's a little further north and 4.9-star Craft Cannabis Andresen on NE Andresen Road. Read the Hazel Dell and north guide →
East Vancouver, Mill Plain and Orchards (8 stores)
The biggest group follows Mill Plain and Fourth Plain east, from Craft Cannabis Mill Plain and The Herbery Chkalov by I-205 to the Orchards cluster, where three stores sit within about 0.2 miles of each other. Read the east Vancouver and Orchards guide →
Vancouver's Standout Stores
Picked from verified store hours, state license data and thousands of Google reviews, as of October 2026:
- Highest rated: Craft Cannabis Andresen and Main Street Marijuana Orchards (4.9 stars), and Craft Cannabis Mill Plain (4.8).
- Most reviewed: Main Street Marijuana Downtown (3,100+ reviews), Craft Cannabis Mill Plain and Main Street Marijuana East.
- Open until 11 p.m.: both Craft Cannabis stores, Fire & Frost Cannabis, High 5 Cannabis and four Herbery stores. See every closing time →
- Closest to Portland: Main Street Marijuana Downtown off I-5 and The Herbery Chkalov off I-205. Buying in Oregon vs. Washington →
- Medical patients: High End Market Place, which advertises 50% off for cardholders. Medical marijuana in Vancouver →
- Daily deals: Fire & Frost Cannabis, with a different deal every day of the week.
- Glass and bongs: Orchards Cannabis Market, with its own glass shop next door, and High 5 Cannabis.
- Locally owned since 2014: Main Street Marijuana, with four Vancouver stores.
What Oregonians Should Know Before Shopping in Vancouver
- Smaller limit: Washington caps a purchase at 1 ounce of flower (Oregon allows 2), plus 7 grams of concentrate, 16 ounces of edibles or 72 ounces of drinks.
- No delivery: Oregon lets endorsed stores deliver, but Washington has no legal delivery at all.
- Bring cash or debit: credit cards almost never work, and reviewers say some Main Street Marijuana stores are cash only.
- ID: an Oregon driver's license is fine, as is any valid government photo ID showing you are 21 or older.
- No public use: lighting up at Esther Short Park or on the Waterfront is a civil infraction, as is using in any public place. Hotels usually ban smoking.
- Driving: Washington sets a 5-nanogram THC blood limit for drivers, which Oregon does not have. Keep opened products in the trunk.
Oregon also allows home growing for adults; Washington does not, for recreational users. Our Washington marijuana laws guide has the full rules. If you are new to dispensaries, read our guides to finding the best dispensary and what to buy at a dispensary.
Medical Cannabis in Vancouver
Washington uses medically endorsed retail stores instead of separate medical dispensaries, and 15 Vancouver stores have that endorsement. A patient in the Department of Health database with a recognition card pays no sales tax at those stores, is exempt from the 37% excise on DOH-compliant products and can buy up to three times the adult-use amount. Registered patients 18 to 20 can also shop there. An Oregon medical card does not count in Washington, so Oregon patients buy as recreational customers.
Popular Strains at Vancouver Dispensaries
Strains that turn up often on Vancouver shelves include Platinum Sour Diesel, Lemon Cake, Zkittlez Cake, Gorilla OG, Grape Runtz and Silver Haze. For help choosing, see picking the right strain, sativa or indica and what terpenes do.
Dispensaries Near Vancouver: Battle Ground, Ridgefield, Longview and Portland
- Dispensaries in Battle Ground: 1 store in north Clark County.
- Dispensaries in Ridgefield: 1 store off I-5 north of Vancouver.
- Dispensaries in Portland, OR: 209 stores across the river (keep cannabis off the bridges).
- Dispensaries in Longview: 7 stores farther north on I-5.
Every other Washington city, tribal stores included, is in our Washington dispensary directory.
Vancouver Cannabis Questions, Answered
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Vancouver Dispensary FAQ
Is weed cheaper in Vancouver, WA or Portland?
Usually Portland. Oregon's cannabis tax totals 20% in Portland with no sales tax, while Washington charges a 37% excise tax plus sales tax. Vancouver stores do stay open later.
Can I bring weed from Portland to Vancouver, WA?
No. The Columbia River is a state line, and carrying cannabis across it in either direction is illegal under federal law, even though both states allow cannabis.
Can Oregon residents buy weed in Vancouver?
Yes. Anyone 21 or older with a valid government photo ID, such as an Oregon driver's license, can buy at a Vancouver store. Use it in Washington.
Which Vancouver dispensary is closest to the Interstate Bridge?
Main Street Marijuana Downtown, about a mile north of the I-5 bridge. The Herbery Chkalov is the closest pick off I-205.
Are Vancouver dispensaries open later than Portland's?
Yes. Washington allows sales until midnight and most Vancouver stores close at 10:55 or 11 p.m. Oregon stores must stop selling at 10 p.m.
Are Vancouver dispensaries cash only?
Most take cash and debit and have an ATM, though reviewers say some Main Street Marijuana stores are cash only. Credit cards are rarely accepted.
Does my Oregon medical card work in Vancouver?
No. Washington only recognizes patients in its own DOH database. You can still shop as a recreational customer if you are 21 or older.
Can I get weed delivered in Vancouver, WA?
No. Washington has no legal cannabis delivery, unlike Oregon. Any service delivering in Vancouver is unlicensed.
Which Vancouver dispensary has the best reviews?
Craft Cannabis Andresen and Main Street Marijuana Orchards both have 4.9 stars on Google, with Craft Cannabis Mill Plain close behind at 4.8.
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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.