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Weed Prices in Burnaby: What You’ll Pay in 2026
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In Burnaby, expect to pay about $9 a gram for flower, about $24 for an eighth, about $21 for a 100 mg edible and about $35 for a gram of concentrate. Those are British Columbia averages, and Burnaby shoppers sit inside them. Shelf prices are lower or higher depending on the brand, the potency and the pack size. Below you’ll find the numbers, why they land where they do, and how to spot real value.
TL;DR
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BC’s average flower price was $8.77 a gram in September 2026, and the average eighth was $24.36, according to Headset’s BC market data.
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A 100 mg edible averages $21.18 and a gram of concentrate averages $35.33 in the same data.
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Taxes are already built into legal shelf prices: federal excise duty, BC’s 12% sales tax, and 25% on vaping products.
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Cheaper per gram is not always better value. Compare price per gram, potency and format before you add to cart.
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Our flower category and full product range are the place to compare current prices side by side.
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What weed costs in Burnaby right now
Burnaby does not publish its own cannabis price index. The most reliable picture comes from provincial figures, which reflect what BC shoppers actually pay at licensed retail. Burnaby stores and delivery services sell the same licensed supply, so the province-wide average is a sound guide to what you will see.
Here is the snapshot from Headset’s British Columbia data for September 2026:
| Product | Average BC price (Sept 2026) |
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| Flower, per gram | $8.77 |
| Flower, eighth (3.5 g) | $24.36 |
| Edible, 100 mg THC | $21.18 |
| Concentrate, per gram | $35.33 |
Two things stand out. First, flower per gram looks high next to the eighth. An eighth works out to roughly $6.96 a gram on the average figure, so buying bigger almost always lowers your cost per gram. Second, these are averages across every price tier, from budget packs to craft flower, so your own cart may land well above or below them.
The same data shows BC’s average item price at $23.39 in September 2026, a little above Alberta at $22.82 and Ontario at $21.94. BC is not the cheapest province per item, but it is not an outlier either.
Prices by quantity: gram, eighth, quarter and beyond
Shoppers in Burnaby usually think in the classic weights: a gram, an eighth, a quarter (7 g), a half and an ounce (28 g). Here is how to think through each.
Gram and eighth
A single gram is a trial purchase. At the BC average of $8.77, it is the most expensive way to buy flower per gram. An eighth, averaging $24.36, is where most casual buyers settle: enough for several sessions, with a clearly lower unit price.
Quarter ounce
The published averages cover the gram and the eighth, not the quarter, so there is no official quarter-ounce average to quote. As a rough guide, seven grams at the gram average would be about $61, and the real price is usually lower because larger packs are priced per gram below the single-gram rate. Treat the quarter as the sweet spot between flexibility and savings: you get a meaningful discount without committing to an ounce of one strain.
Half and full ounce
An ounce is 28 grams. If you use cannabis regularly, an ounce-sized pack of a mid-tier strain generally gives the lowest cost per gram on a shelf. Check the potency and the harvest or packaged-on date, since a big bag of flower you cannot finish while it is fresh is no bargain.
If you want a sense of how much local shoppers typically buy at once, we wrote about it in how much weed people usually buy in Burnaby.
Edibles, concentrates and vapes
Flower is only part of the story. The other formats price on different logic.
Edibles
A 100 mg edible averages $21.18 in BC. Legal edibles are capped on THC per package, so the price is mainly about brand, ingredients and format: gummies, chocolates, chews and beverages all sit in slightly different bands. If you want a gentle starting point, our edibles category lists gummies and other formats, and why weed gummies are a popular edible explains the appeal.
Concentrates
A gram of concentrate averages $35.33 in BC. That looks steep next to flower, but concentrates are far more potent per gram, so a small amount goes a long way. Shatter, live resin, distillate and hash each price differently. Browse concentrates, or read our guide to live resin to see why it costs more than basic extracts.
Vape pens and cartridges
Vaping products carry a heavier tax load in BC (more on that below), so they tend to price higher than their gram content suggests. Our vape pens and refills page shows the range of disposables and cartridges.
Is cheaper weed better value?
Not always, and not never. Value is what you get for each dollar, and several things decide that.
Cost per gram or per milligram
Divide the price by weight for flower, and by milligrams of THC for edibles and concentrates. A $35 gram of concentrate at high potency can cost less per dose than an $8 gram of low-potency flower.
Potency and your tolerance
Higher THC is not automatically better for you. If you are new to cannabis, lower potency products used in small amounts are often more enjoyable and last longer. Experienced users who want stronger effects may find premium flower or concentrates more efficient per session.
Freshness and quality
Look for a recent packaged-on date, intact seals and clear labeling of THC and CBD content. Properly stored flower keeps its aroma and flavor; stale flower wastes whatever you paid.
The value tier is growing
BC shoppers are leaning toward budget-friendly products. StratCann’s analysis of LDB data found sales of eighths priced under $3 a gram up 972% year over year in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, while 7 g products above $5 a gram fell 61%. Cheap options are clearly in demand, and a good shop should offer both ends of the range.
Craft and small-batch
Small BC producers selling through the province’s Direct Delivery program wholesaled at an average of $4.54 a gram across all cannabis, compared with $3.72 in the central stream, per the same StratCann report. That higher wholesale price shows up on the shelf. If you care about craft cultivation, expect to pay more, and judge it on aroma, flavor and consistency.
Are Burnaby prices changing?
By the most recent figures, yes, gently. BC’s flower price was up 4.20% year over year in Headset’s September 2026 data, even as wholesale flower fell 2% from a year earlier to $3.12 a gram. Sales are growing too: BC cannabis sales reached $80.5 million in September 2026, up 15.9% year over year. That competition is good for shoppers: it keeps promotions frequent and pushes retailers to compete on service as well as price.
Our perspective on cannabis pricing
We think the right question is not “who has the lowest sticker price?” but “what am I getting for each dollar, and how easily can I get it?”
That is why we built our shop around a wide range, from flower and edibles to concentrates, vapes, CBD and topicals, so first-time buyers and experienced users can both find something that fits their budget. Our educational guides are there so you can read about potency, formats and dosing before you choose, and our support team is there to help you choose well.
We also aim for fast delivery, because the best price means little if the product shows up late. Our goal is competitive value, not just a low number on a single item.
Shop Burnaby prices with us
If you are ready to compare, our catalogue covers flower, edibles, concentrates, vape pens, CBD, topicals, accessories and more, with same-day delivery. Start with the full product range and filter by the format you want, or read our Burnaby buying page for local delivery details.
New to this? Our blog and glossary of cannabis terms explain labels, potency and formats in plain language, and our team can answer questions before you order.
A simple way to budget
To keep your spending predictable, try this routine:
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Decide the format first: flower, edible, concentrate or vape.
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Set a per-gram or per-100 mg target using the averages above as a reference point.
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Choose the largest pack you will finish while it is fresh.
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Add 12% tax (25% for vaping products) to your mental total.
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Check delivery fees and minimum spend before you commit.
By this method, an eighth at the BC average of $24.36 plus 12% tax is roughly $27.28, which is a useful ceiling to keep in mind.
FAQ
How expensive is weed in BC?
On average, flower costs $8.77 a gram and $24.36 an eighth, based on Headset’s September 2026 BC data. Edibles average $21.18 per 100 mg and concentrates $35.33 a gram. Your actual price depends on brand, potency and pack size.
What is the average price of a quarter ounce in Burnaby?
There is no published Burnaby average for a quarter ounce (7 g). Multiplying the BC average gram price gives about $61, but larger packs are normally cheaper per gram, so many quarters cost less. Compare per-gram prices on the specific product.
Is tax included in weed prices?
Legal cannabis carries federal excise duty, which is built into the product price, plus BC’s 12% combined GST and PST, which is usually added at checkout. Vaping products face 25%. Always check the final total before paying.
How can I get the best value on cannabis?
Compare cost per gram or per milligram of THC, buy larger packs of products you will finish fresh, and watch for minimum-spend promotions. Choose potency that suits your tolerance rather than the highest number on the label.
Sources
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Vancouver Is Awesome: B.C. government sets 15% mark-up on cannabis
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StratCann: Direct delivery growth outpaces central stream in BC
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