If you live in Niagara-on-the-Lake or you're staying in town, the closest dispensary to you is Pepe Cannabis Store at 532 Read Rd in St. Catharines — sitting right on the NOTL border, just minutes from Old Town.
Niagara-on-the-Lake doesn't permit cannabis retail stores within town limits, so there's no dispensary on Queen Street and none coming any time soon. But because our Read Road location sits on the St. Catharines side of the boundary between the two municipalities, Pepe is effectively Niagara-on-the-Lake's neighbourhood cannabis shop.
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For NOTL Locals: Your Neighbourhood Store Is Closer Than You Think
If you live in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Virgil, Glendale, St. Davids, or anywhere in between, you've probably been driving into Niagara Falls or downtown St. Catharines for cannabis — or settling for whatever a delivery service carries.
You don't have to anymore. Pepe's Read Road location was chosen specifically to be as close to Niagara-on-the-Lake as a licensed store can legally be:
- Old Town / Queen Street: roughly a 10–15 minute drive
- Virgil and Glendale: just minutes away
- St. Davids and Queenston: a quick trip up the highway or along the back roads
That means a real store you can walk into, browse a full menu, ask questions, and pick exactly what you want — instead of ordering blind and waiting on a driver.
(Curious why NOTL doesn't have its own stores? Read our guide: Are There Any Cannabis Dispensaries in Niagara-on-the-Lake?)
Staying in Niagara-on-the-Lake? Here's Your Easiest Option
Whether you've booked a bed and breakfast in Old Town, a hotel near the Shaw Festival, or a vacation rental out in wine country, Pepe is the quickest cannabis stop from wherever you're staying. Most guests can get here and back in under half an hour — faster than most delivery windows.
Make it part of your arrival routine: stop in on your way into town, and you're set for the whole stay.
What you'll find in store:
- Flower — including craft and premium strains
- Pre-rolls — the easy, no-gear option for a weekend away
- Vapes — 510 carts and disposables
- Edibles and beverages — a discreet fit for patios, porches, and wine country evenings
- CBD and wellness products
Our budtenders are happy to make recommendations whether it's your first visit to a dispensary or your hundredth.
Skip the Wait: Order Ahead for Pickup
Browse the full St. Catharines menu online, place your order, and it'll be ready when you arrive — perfect if you're squeezing the trip in between a winery reservation and dinner, or just want to be in and out on the way home from work.
Quick Tips for Buying Cannabis Near Niagara-on-the-Lake
- You must be 19+ with valid government ID — no exceptions
- Only buy from legal, licensed retailers (look for the Ontario cannabis retail seal)
- Public consumption rules vary — check local bylaws before lighting up
- Staying at a B&B or rental? Check the property's smoking policy — edibles and beverages are the discreet route
- Never cross the U.S. border with cannabis, even small amounts
The Bottom Line
There's no dispensary inside Niagara-on-the-Lake — but if you live there or you're staying in town, you're only minutes from one. Pepe Cannabis Store at 532 Read Rd Unit 2 in St. Catharines sits right on the NOTL border, making it the closest legal cannabis store to Niagara-on-the-Lake and the easiest option for locals and guests alike.
Pepe Cannabis — St. Catharines
532 Read Rd Unit 2, St. Catharines, ON L2R 7K6
(905) 397-1194
19+ only. Please consume responsibly.
