VCBC

07/15/2025

Apparently yesterday was the 5th anniversary of the 2nd raid by the Community Safety Unit.

It is strange having so many anniversaries of days the club could have been permanently closed.

Feeling very grateful to still be doing our work in such a beautiful space.

07/02/2025

For Immediate Release
Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Victoria, B.C.: Tomorrow legendary cannabis advocate Ted Smith is launching Victoria’s newest tourist attraction: POT BUST CRAWL! This unique journey features Ted taking groups through downtown telling stories of how activists confronted authorities before and after legalization. Spanning 9 locations and stories over 3 decades, this unparalled cannabis experience is certain to appeal to history enthusiasts and cannabis lovers.
potbustcrawl.com

The ultimate goal of the company is to draw others interested in the history of cannabis together to build Canada’s first h**p and ma*****na museum. With such a rich, local history of cannabis activism, Victoria is perfectly positioned to be the home of a comprehensive museum covering all aspects of the ancient history of h**p, Re**er Madness, medical cannabis and the fight to otherthrow the shackles of prohibition. Efforts will start in the fall to build a team of volunteers to create the foundations upon which the cannabis museum will be built.

In the meantime, the POT BUST CRAWL will be enlightening participants about the details of how the members of the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club and the Victoria’s Hempology 101 Society engaged in years of constant civil disobedience to undermine the will of the police department and the law itself. These tales range from going to the Supreme Court of Canada for a unanimous victory, to passing out pot cookies in front of police, to getting arrested by undercover cops at a 420 circle. Indeed, no other activist in Canada has such a colourful story.

Tours are $25 each, with a minimum 4 each tour. Members of the VCBC get a discount of $20. This July and August the POT BUST CRAWL will be held every Tuesday and Thursday starting at 2 pm and ending at 4:20 pm.

For more information contact potbustcrawl@gmail.com or call 250-415-1063.
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06/25/2025

Check out Ted's new cannabis tour company!

Starting next week, Ted is taking visitors around Victoria to tell stories about activists getting arrested before and after legalization!

Book your tour today and be one of the first to hear these epic stories.

Welcome to the Pot Bust Crawl, where you can explore the rich history of cannabis activism. Join Ted Smith on an enlightening walking tour that uncovers the stories behind the iconic pot busts.

06/10/2025

Happy birthday Angie

05/26/2025

The VCBC is very happy to announce that we have started the process to rezone our new home. A date for the public hearings has not been set yet but we will definitely let everyone know so they can attend and/or write letters of support. City council has been very supportive of the club in the past and we look forward to having another opportunity to explain why we are not complying with the Cannabis Act.

We are having a raffle to help cover the costs but you have to buy a ticket at the club. If you wish to donate to the club to help us cover the cost of this and recover from past raids, please send an etransfer to savethevcbc@gmail.com

A cannabis retail rezoning application for 1625 Quadra Street and the $7,500 fee has been sent to the City of Victoria by the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club. Despite not being in compliance with the Cannabis Act, the VCBC is anticipating city council will continue to support its efforts to obtain a t...

05/20/2025

Research acknowledging the benefits of compassion clubs over the legal medical cannabis program and the stark, negative consequences of legalization have been recently published in the Harm Reduction Journal.