The cannabis advent calendar has become one of the most anticipated holiday products in Canada's cannabis market. Each day in December, you open a new window to reveal a different cannabis product — a new strain, edible, pre-roll, or concentrate. It's a fun way to count down to the holidays while discovering products you might not have tried otherwise.
What Is a Cannabis Advent Calendar?
A cannabis advent calendar in Canada works the same way as a traditional chocolate or beer advent calendar, except behind each door you'll find a cannabis product. Most calendars run 12 or 24 days and include a curated mix of:
- Pre-rolls in different strains (indica, sativa, hybrid)
- Edibles like gummies, chocolates, or hard candies in various flavours
- Concentrates such as hash, shatter, or live resin in sample sizes
- Flower in small quantities, giving you a chance to try strains you wouldn't normally buy
The appeal is variety. Instead of committing to a full ounce of one strain or a large pack of one edible flavour, you get a curated sampling experience that introduces you to products across multiple categories. It's also one of the best cannabis gifts for the holiday season — check out our broader cannabis gift guide for more ideas.
Where to Buy Cannabis Advent Calendars in Canada
Cannabis advent calendars have become widely available, but they sell out fast. Here's where to look:
Online dispensaries. This is typically the best route for selection and availability. Online retailers often stock multiple calendar options at different price points, and ordering early ensures you get one before they sell out. Creator's Choice carries seasonal products including holiday collections — browse our shop in November and early December for availability.
Licensed retail stores. Some brick-and-mortar cannabis shops stock advent calendars from licensed producers. Selection varies by location, and these tend to sell out quickly in-store, so call ahead to check availability.
OCS and provincial retailers. Provincial online stores sometimes carry licensed advent calendars, though the selection is usually limited to a few LP-produced options.
What to Look for in a Cannabis Advent Calendar
Not all calendars are created equal. Here's what to evaluate:
Product variety. The best calendars mix multiple product types — flower, pre-rolls, edibles, and concentrates. A calendar with 24 pre-rolls in similar strains gets repetitive fast.
Potency range. Look for calendars that include a spread of THC levels and some CBD options. This keeps things interesting and caters to different moods and occasions throughout December.
Packaging quality. Each day's product should be individually sealed and properly stored. Flower should be humidity-controlled, edibles should be wrapped, and concentrates should be in appropriate containers. Poor packaging means degraded products by the time you open later doors.
Price per product. Do the math. Divide the calendar price by the number of products and compare that per-unit cost to what you'd pay buying those items individually. A good calendar offers a discount compared to buying everything separately.
DIY Cannabis Advent Calendar
If you can't find a pre-made calendar you like, build your own. Buy 12 or 24 different products in small quantities — a gram of several strains, a few different edible packs, some concentrate samples — and package them in numbered bags or boxes. It's more work, but you get complete control over what's inside. Our flower, edibles, and concentrates categories have the variety you need to build a custom calendar your gift recipient will genuinely enjoy.
Start shopping early. Cannabis advent calendars consistently sell out before December, so the best time to order is late October through mid-November.
