Medical Cannabis Near Me: Burnaby, BC

Apollo Cannabis Clinic runs a virtual clinic for the 250,000 residents of Burnaby as well as surrounding communities all over British Columbia. Apollo Cannabis Clinics also run virtual clinics in Vancouver, Abbotsford, Kelowna, Langley, Richmond, Surrey and Victoria.

Apollo’s consultations are free of charge and accessible to all residents across the province, providing convenience and accessibility to remote areas. All appointments are conducted over a secure video conferencing network from the comfort of home. 

There is no referral required for patients who are seeking a medical cannabis recommendation in Burnaby. In order to begin the process visit Apollo Cannabis at apollocannabis.ca and fill out the contact form. Once completed an Apollo Cannabis Clinic representative will be in contact to schedule an initial appointment. 

The Apollo doctor will make a medical cannabis recommendation which includes daily dosing and specific products that will benefit the user. Once the recommendation has been made individuals will register with one, or several, Licensed Producers (LPs) of their choosing. 

A Licensed Producer is a cannabis company who is registered to sell medical cannabis to medical cannabis users and does not offer recreational cannabis that is available to the public. All orders for medical cannabis are completed online, through a LP, and will be shipped directly to the individual’s doorstep.

CBD offers a unique alternative to traditional cannabis-based therapies as it is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid which has the potential to act on a number of symptoms including pain, inflammation, mood, and anxiety. Visit apollocannabis.ca to set up an appointment with an Apollo Doctor to determine whether CBD is right for you.

CBD oil that you receive medically is a different product than Hemp CBD oil found in stores. Learn more about it here.

Medical cannabis users have more leeway when it comes to where cannabis may be consumed and medical users are allowed to consume cannabis anywhere tobacco is permitted. This is similar to recreational users who are allowed to consume cannabis anywhere tobacco is permitted, although some municipalities may enforce stricter consumption laws. Medical cannabis users may also possess a higher amount of cannabis, based on their medical recommendation, and are allowed to carry tinctures, edibles and CBD products. 

Medical cannabis users may register to grow their own medicine or designate someone to grow it on their behalf. The law in Burnaby states that four plants may be produced in each household, however if plants are grown outside, they may not be in public view. 

Medical users also have a greater selection of cannabis products to choose from. Licensed Producers offer products that are not available on the recreational market, such as CBD oil, tinctures and decarboxylated flowers. Licensed Producers will also be able to guide patients towards appropriate products for their medical needs.

Finally, all medical cannabis purchases are tax deductible as a medical expense.

Provincial laws in British Columbia dictate that recreational cannabis may be consumed in public spaces where tobacco smoking is permitted. Some municipalities have tightened consumption laws, although Burnaby does allow public consumption in designated areas. Medical cannabis users are allowed to consume cannabis in public wherever tobacco is permitted.

Additionally, provincial laws dictate that four plants per household may be grown recreationally, although plants may not be in public view. 

Burnaby is located to the east of Vancouver and is considered part of Metro Vancouver. This city is unique in that it boasts one of the highest ratios of parkland to residents and has maintained many agricultural areas. Burnaby is famous for the Capilano suspension bridge and offers stunning views of Grouse Mountain.