The Canadian tourism may see a surge after marijuana legalization, as travelers will be looking to come to the “Great White North” for some greenery.
In the summer time, Canadians, Americans and wine lovers flood to the area of Niagara on the Lake  located in Ontario, Canada to stay at one of the many bed and breakfasts to enjoy an area rich in history, beauty and of course wine.
Unfortunately trying to book accommodations can become quite frustrating after spring time as prices double and vacancy becomes extremely limited and quite pricey as demand increases.
With the legalization of marijuana nation-wide in Canada, it’s likely that we’ll see a flood of tourists looking to come to Canada for some 420 fun. The downside is that many hotels and accommodations unlikely to allow pot smoking on premises.
This has given rise to the concept of the “Bud and Breakfast”. Similar to a bed and breakfast, these 420 friendly accommodations will allow patrons to smoke up to their hearts content.
Cannabis users staying at a bud and breakfast can relax in a pot friendly environment that may include indoor and/or outdoor smoking, lounges and even supply guests with cannabis, vaporizers and delicious edibles.
This is nothing new in the states where marijuana is legalized. BudandBreakfast.com is a website that provides listings for weed-friendly accommodations that range from $40-$450 USD/night.
Some listings provide a supply of marijuana strains and products that can that are shared among guests. Since it is illegal to distribute marijuana, owners typically include it as part of their stay. Of course guests are free to bring their own supply.
In Colorado, a former Wall Street lawyer Joel Schneider made $1 million in his first year from managing 3 of his bud and breakfasts.
His first weed-friendly accomodation was a six bedroom victorian home which ranged from $299 to $399 per night and has attracted former NFL players to musicians.
Patrons at his Bud an Breakfasts can expect a free “wake and bake” breakfast, typical bacon and eggs, waffles along with a side order of marijuana.
Another Denver owner, opened up a Bud & Breakfast which attracted and older crowd of 50+ who were interested in the therapeutic value from cannabis than the psychoactive effects.
A survey performed by the Colorado Tourism Office found that 48% of all tourism was cannabis-related and Hotels.com reported a 64% increase in lodging after cannabis was legalized in 2014.
As pot is legalized throughout Canada, it’s likely tourists will be flocking south of the border to take advantage of cannabis shops. Since it will be illegal to smoke weed in public spaces and in vehicles, this may give rise to a new 420 tourism industry also referred as cannatourism.
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