The Frontier Field Guide

Know your territory.

Plain-spoken cannabis education — no jargon, no judgement, no sales pitch. The same honest guidance you'd get across our counter, written down.

Chapter One

The basics.

Three terms you'll see on every label. Learn these and the rest of the menu starts making sense.

Tetrahydrocannabinol

The primary intoxicating compound in cannabis — it's what produces the "high." Shown on every label as a percentage (dried flower) or in milligrams (edibles and oils). Higher number, stronger product.

Cannabidiol

A non-intoxicating cannabinoid — it won't get you high. Found on its own or blended with THC in balanced products. Labels show it the same way: percentage or milligrams.

Terpenes

The aromatic compounds that give each cultivar its distinct smell and flavour — pine, citrus, pepper, lavender. The same compounds found in conifers, citrus peel and herbs.

Chapter Two

Know your formats.

Every format behaves differently. The golden rule for all of them: start low, go slow.

Dried Flower

The classic. Sold by the gram, smoked or vaporized. Effects are typically felt within minutes, which makes pacing easier to judge.

Pre-Rolls

Flower, rolled and ready. Sold as singles or packs — a low-commitment way to try a new cultivar without buying a full gram.

Vapes

Cartridges and disposables containing concentrated extract. Significantly more potent than flower by weight — check the THC content and take it slow.

Edibles

Gummies, chocolates and baked goods. They take noticeably longer to take effect than inhaled formats — don't take more because "nothing's happening yet." Health Canada suggests new consumers start at 2.5 mg THC or less.

Oils & Tinctures

Measured doses taken under the tongue or added to food. Precise, smoke-free, and easy to adjust in small steps. Onset is slower than inhaling — treat them with the same patience as edibles.

CBD & Pet

Non-intoxicating CBD oils, softgels and pet-specific products. Talk to our staff about what you're looking for — and talk to your vet about your animal.

Chapter Three

The terpene library.

Terpenes are about aroma and flavour — they're how you find the profiles you enjoy. Here are six you'll meet on our shelves.

Myrcene

Earthy · musky · ripe fruit

The most common terpene in cannabis. Also found in mango, hops and lemongrass.

Pinene

Pine · fresh forest

Exactly what it sounds like — the scent of the woods around us. Also in pine needles, rosemary and basil.

Limonene

Citrus · bright · zesty

The lift in lemon-forward cultivars. Also found in citrus peel and juniper.

Linalool

Floral · lavender · spice

The soft floral note. Also in lavender, mint and cinnamon.

Caryophyllene

Pepper · clove · warm spice

The bite in spicier profiles. Also in black pepper, cloves and oregano.

Eucalyptol

Cool · minty · camphor

A crisp, cooling note. Also in eucalyptus, bay leaves and tea tree.

Curious how a cultivar smells before you buy? Ask at the counter — that's what we're here for.

Chapter Four

Start low, go slow.

The single best piece of advice in cannabis — straight from Health Canada, and from us.

  1. Read the label. Check the THC and CBD content before anything else. Numbers beat guesswork.
  2. Start small. New to edibles? 2.5 mg THC or less. New to flower? A puff or two, not the whole pre-roll.
  3. Wait it out. Inhaled formats act in minutes; edibles and oils take much longer. Don't double up early.
  4. Plan your night. Don't drive or operate machinery. Keep products locked away from kids and pets.
  5. Ask us. Unsure where to start? That's literally our job. No question is too basic.
Chapter Five

Your first visit.

Walking into a dispensary for the first time shouldn't feel intimidating. Here's exactly how it goes.

Bring photo ID

Valid government-issued photo ID, every visit, every customer — we card everyone, 19+, no exceptions.

Browse & ask

Look over the menu, tell us what you're curious about, and we'll walk you through the options. No pressure, no upsell.

Pay & enjoy responsibly

Cash and card accepted in store. Products stay sealed until you're home — that's the law, and it keeps everyone safe.