{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Potcast with Ross Rebagliati","title":"Cannabis Tourism: From Amsterdam to Vancouver Island","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1999,"description":"Cannabis Tourism: From Amsterdam to Vancouver Island\nCannabis might not be legal worldwide… yet. But that doesn’t stop the global cannabis tourism industry from buzzing along. In fact, Forbes values the U.S. cannabis tourism industry alone at USD $17 billion.\nIn this episode of The Potcast, we’re taking you on a journey from the pioneering cannabis tourist destinations, to North America’s first 420-friendly cafe, to the budding industry growing right here in beautiful British Columbia. \nAfter all, BC weed is world-renowned, and we’ve got passionate people who’ve been in the business since long before legalization who can tell you where it all began, and where they plan to take it. \nLike Kyp Rowe, VP of Brand Development and Sales at Victoria Cannabis Company – home to BC’s second and Vancouver Island’s first farmgate store, where locals and visitors alike can sample the best BC weed right where it’s grown.\nAnd we’ll also chat with Graham Meckling from Victoria Cannabis Tours, who’s busy creating memorable tour experiences for visitors to Vancouver Island, served with a side of cannabis.\nBuckle up – it’s going to be an interesting ride.\nAbout Kyp Rowe - Victoria Cannabis Company https://www.victoriacannabiscompany.com/\nKyp Rowe is the VP of Brand Development & Sales at Victoria Cannabis Company (VCC). Located in the heart of Victoria, BC, with an indoor grow facility and farmgate store, VCC has roots reaching back as far as 25 years. The legacy of their experience informs and augments their every decision, resulting in the highest quality BC craft cannabis. \nThe VCC team believes in a balance between maintaining tried and trusted profiles developed in the Traditional Market with that of creating and discovering new flavours not yet available. \n\nAbout Graham Meckling - Victoria Cannabis Tourshttps://www.victoriacannabistours.ca/\n\nGraham Meckling is a dynamic entrepreneur and creative visionary with a diverse portfolio of successful businesses. As the former owner...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/zUwUZ-k3IpGEWTZVNkCtCuoPhzQbkf4UgWUw3xP5fJg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82OThl/ZmE0MDllMmRiZTgz/OWIwNWM3ZDlmN2Qw/YzE0NC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}