Cannabis Edibles
Cannabis edibles are foods and drinks infused with cannabinoids — most commonly THC — that are processed through digestion rather than inhaled. Because they pass through the liver first, edibles have a slower onset and longer duration than smoking or vaping. At VanCity Labs, edibles are made in-house in two formats: precision-dripped gummies and fully infused Handcrafted Edibles.
About Cannabis Edibles
Cannabis edibles are any food or beverage made to be consumed like ordinary food, with cannabinoids worked into the recipe or applied to the finished product. The category covers gummies and candies, baked goods, chocolates, and infused drinks and syrups. Edibles became legal to produce and sell in Canada on October 17, 2019 — the second wave of legalization often called "Cannabis 2.0" — and have become a popular way for Canadians to consume cannabis, particularly among people who prefer not to smoke or vape.
VanCity Labs is a vertically integrated BC cannabis operation, and our edibles are made in-house from start to finish — no middlemen and no third-party brands. Every batch is finished to Lab Grade standards for consistency and accurate per-piece dosing. The catalogue on this page includes our precision-dripped gummies and our fully infused Handcrafted Edibles. Prefer to inhale instead? Browse BC Bud flower or our concentrates collection. Browse the edibles below by format and dose.
How Cannabis Edibles Work
Edibles work differently from inhaled cannabis because of how the body processes them. When you smoke or vape, cannabinoids enter the bloodstream through the lungs and reach the brain within minutes. When you eat cannabis, it travels through the digestive system to the liver first — a step called first-pass metabolism. The liver converts delta-9-THC into 11-hydroxy-THC, a related compound, and oral consumption produces far more of this conversion than inhaling does. This is the main reason edibles behave differently and take longer to begin.
Onset times vary by person and by formulation. Health Canada guidance notes that edibles can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours to take effect, and the effects can last up to 12 hours — considerably longer than inhaled cannabis. Because of that delay, the long-standing guidance is to start low and go slow: begin with a small amount and wait before considering more.
How VanCity Labs Makes Its Edibles
Every edible we sell is made in-house at our BC facility. VanCity Labs has been working in cannabis for over 30 years as a vertically integrated operation — the same team handles cultivation, extraction, formulation, and packaging, with no middlemen and no third-party brands between production and your order. The oil that goes into our edibles is extracted in-house from our own BC cannabis, the same way our concentrates are made. Every batch is finished to Lab Grade standards for consistent dosing piece to piece. Orders ship in Stealth Packaging across Canada by tracked courier — discreet by default.
Our Edible Formats and Dosing
VanCity Labs makes edibles in two formats. Dripped gummies are candies precision-dripped with measured THC distillate — dripped rather than fully infused, which keeps the dose accurate and consistent at 30mg per piece across a 50-piece pack. Handcrafted Edibles are fully infused, with cannabinoids worked through the edible itself and nano-emulsified into finer, water-compatible droplets, formulated for faster absorption; these come at 30mg per piece in a 25-piece pack. For a drinkable format, our Cannalean THC syrup mixes into any beverage. New to edibles or not sure where to start? Take the strain quiz or browse the strain library, and check bundles for multi-format value or browse VanCity Deals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are cannabis edibles?
Cannabis edibles are foods and beverages infused with cannabinoids, made to be consumed like ordinary food rather than smoked or vaped. The category includes gummies, candies, chocolates, baked goods, and infused drinks and syrups. Because they are digested, edibles have a slower onset and longer-lasting effects than inhaled cannabis.
How long do edibles take to kick in?
It varies by person, what you have eaten, and the formulation. Health Canada guidance notes edibles can take 30 minutes to 2 hours to take effect, and effects can last up to 12 hours. Nano-emulsified formats are formulated for faster absorption. The standard guidance is to start low and go slow.
Why do edibles work differently than smoking?
When cannabis is eaten, it passes through the digestive system to the liver before reaching the bloodstream. The liver converts delta-9-THC into 11-hydroxy-THC, and oral consumption produces much more of this conversion than inhaling. That extra processing step is why edibles take longer to begin and last longer than smoking or vaping.
How are VanCity Labs edibles made?
Every VanCity Labs edible is made in-house at our BC facility. We are a vertically integrated operation with over 30 years in cannabis — no middlemen and no third-party brands. The oil used in our edibles is extracted in-house from our own BC cannabis, and every batch is finished to Lab Grade standards for consistent dosing.
What's the difference between Dripped gummies and Handcrafted Edibles?
Dripped gummies are candies precision-dripped with measured THC distillate — dripped rather than fully infused, which keeps each piece accurately dosed. Handcrafted Edibles are fully infused, with cannabinoids worked through the edible and nano-emulsified into finer, water-compatible droplets. Both are made in-house at 30mg per piece.
How should I store cannabis edibles?
Keep edibles in their original child-resistant packaging, stored somewhere cool, dry, and out of direct light and heat. Always keep them out of the reach of children and pets, and store them separately from regular food, since many edibles look like ordinary candy or baked goods.
How much should I take?
This depends on your own tolerance and experience. The widely repeated guidance for edibles is to start low and go slow — begin with a small amount and wait, since the delayed onset can be 30 minutes to 2 hours. Each product page lists the THC content per piece so you can dose accurately.
How are edibles delivered?
All edibles orders ship in Stealth Packaging across Canada by tracked courier — discreet, unmarked outer packaging by default. Full details on shipping tiers, delivery times, and packaging live on our shipping policy page; more general questions are answered on our FAQ. Cannabis is sold to adults 19 and older in BC.