High Tide Opens Welland Location, Expands Calgary Site to Hit 224 Stores
HITI•High Tide opened its first Canna Cabana store at 960 Niagara Street in Welland, Ontario on June 10 and will launch a second location at 16 MacEwan Drive NW in Calgary on June 26. These additions bring its Canna Cabana network to 224 outlets—99 in Ontario and 92 in Alberta.
1. New Store Openings
High Tide launched a new Canna Cabana outlet at 960 Niagara Street in Welland, Ontario on June 10, 2026, marking its entry into the city. A second location at 16 MacEwan Drive NW in Calgary is slated to open on June 26, pending regulatory approval.
2. Network Expansion and Reach
These two openings increase the chain to 224 Canna Cabana stores nationwide, with 99 in Ontario and 92 in Alberta. The Welland site serves over 65,000 residents within five kilometers, while the Calgary store covers a high-density trade area of more than 60,000 within three kilometers, both with minimal competition.
3. Membership and Loyalty Programs
The new outlets bolster High Tide’s Cabana Club and ELITE membership programs in underserved markets, reinforcing its value-driven discount model. By placing stores in strategic retail nodes alongside major grocers and convenience hubs, the company aims to accelerate member acquisition and retention.
4. Strengthening Alberta Market Position
Expanding in Calgary reinforces High Tide’s leadership in Alberta, where it was founded, and capitalizes on its core market expertise. These flagship locations deepen the company’s competitive moat by securing high-potential real estate in key urban corridors.
