What Is Ashario? Brand Overview, Locations & What Sets Us Apart in Ontario

Note: Cannabis is for adults 19+ in Ontario. This content is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for cannabis-related health questions.

If you've searched "what is Ashario" after seeing one of our storefronts along Yonge Street or Finch Avenue, here's the short answer: Ashario Cannabis is an AGCO-licensed cannabis retailer operating four dispensaries across the Greater Toronto Area and Simcoe County. We're open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily (16 hours a day, 365 days a year) and we carry the full legal category range from flower and pre-rolls to vapes, edibles, beverages, concentrates, and accessories. Below, we'll cover where each store is, what we stock, how we differ from other Ontario retailers, and answers to the most common questions our budtenders get asked. For a deeper dive into the in-store experience, see our companion guide What Is Ashario Cannabis? Brand, Locations & What to Expect In-Store.

What is Ashario Cannabis as a brand?

Ashario Cannabis is an Ontario-based cannabis retail chain licensed by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). As of 2026, we operate four physical retail locations, all open 7 AM to 11 PM, and a click-and-collect ordering system through our online menu.

The brand was built around three principles that show up consistently in customer reviews: extended hours (we open earlier and close later than most Ontario retailers), trained budtender staff who hold CannSell certification, and curated inventory that prioritizes Licensed Producers customers actually ask for, names like Pure Sunfarms, Redecan, Spinach, BZAM, Carmel, and Back Forty.

We're not a single-store operation and we're not a national franchise. Ashario sits in the middle: large enough to negotiate consistent stock across four stores, small enough that our buyers can respond to local demand within days, not quarters. You can learn more about our company history on the about Ashario Cannabis page.

Where are the Ashario locations in Ontario?

Ashario operates four cannabis dispensaries across Ontario: two in North York (Toronto), one in Aurora, and one in Thornton (Simcoe County). All four stores share identical operating hours of 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, seven days a week, including holidays.

• Ashario Cannabis: Finch & Dufferin: 1111A Finch Ave W Unit 1, North York, ON M3J 2P7. Phone: +1-647-368-7722. A 6-minute walk from Finch West subway station.
• Ashario Cannabis: Centerpoint Mall: 6464 Yonge St Unit #187, North York, ON M2M 3X4. Phone: +1-416-477-9333. Inside the Centerpoint Mall corridor near Steeles.
• Ashario Cannabis: Aurora: 15114 Yonge St, Aurora, ON L4G 1M2. Phone: +1-905-503-6770. On Yonge Street in central Aurora.
• Ashario Cannabis: Thornton: 239 Barrie St, Thornton, ON L0L 2N0. Phone: +1-249-733-9333. The convenience option for Innisfil, Cookstown, and south-Barrie residents.

The full address list, Google Maps links, and transit directions live on our Ashario store locations page. If you're trying to figure out which store is closest, the GTA cluster (Finch & Centerpoint) covers North York; Aurora covers York Region north of Highway 7; and Thornton covers southern Simcoe.

What products does Ashario carry?

Ashario Cannabis stocks every legal cannabis category permitted under the federal Cannabis Act: dried flower, pre-rolls (including infused), vape cartridges and disposables, edibles (gummies, chocolates, baked goods), beverages, concentrates (rosin, shatter, hash, live resin), capsules, topicals, seeds, and accessories. Typical store inventory runs 350 to 500 SKUs at any given time.

A few specifics our buying team focuses on:

• Flower potency range: from 0.5% THC CBD-dominant cultivars up to 32%+ THC indoor flower
• Edible dosing: from 2.5 mg low-dose beverages (like Nort) up to the 10 mg federal cap per package
• Format variety: 1g, 3.5g, 7g, 14g, and 28g flower formats plus 0.5g and 1g pre-rolls
• Concentrates: 1g live rosin, 1g shatter, and budder consistently in rotation

You can browse our cannabis product categories online, filter by format or potency, and reserve product for same-day in-store pickup. Pricing changes weekly, so we don't publish set prices here: the online menu always shows the current number.

What sets Ashario apart from other Ontario dispensaries?

Three factors differentiate Ashario from the roughly 1,800 other AGCO-licensed cannabis stores in Ontario as of 2026: extended operating hours, multi-location consistency, and budtender depth. We open at 7 AM (most competitors open at 9 or 10 AM) and stay open until 11 PM, giving us a 16-hour daily window versus the typical 10 to 12.

Here's what that means in practice. A construction worker in North York can grab a pre-roll at 7:15 AM before a job site. A nurse coming off a 7-to-7 shift at North York General can stop by at 7:45 PM. A homeowner in Aurora running errands can pick up edibles after the kids are in bed at 10:30 PM. According to Statistics Canada cannabis data, roughly 27% of Canadian cannabis purchases happen outside the 10 AM to 6 PM window, and most retailers leave that window uncovered.

The second difference is consistency. Because we operate four stores under one buying team, if Finch sells out of a popular SKU, Aurora or Centerpoint usually still has it, and we can transfer between stores. The third is staff training: every Ashario budtender holds an active CannSell Standard certificate as required by AGCO, and our internal training adds product-specific modules on terpenes, extraction methods, and dosing math for edibles.

Is Ashario a licensed and legal cannabis retailer?

Yes. Ashario Cannabis is fully licensed by the AGCO under Ontario's Cannabis Licence Act, 2018. Every product carries an excise stamp and Health Canada-mandated packaging.

Legal age in Ontario is 19+, and we ID-check anyone who appears under 25 (a common industry practice that exceeds the legal minimum). For the full federal framework, see Health Canada's cannabis regulations. For questions about youth protection and how to store cannabis safely in a home with kids, Drug Free Kids Canada publishes practical guidance.

If you ever have questions about a product's authenticity, packaging, or expiry, you can reach us through the contact Ashario Cannabis page or call the specific store directly using the numbers listed above.

How do I shop at Ashario: in-store or online?

You have two options. Walk into any of our four stores between 7 AM and 11 PM with valid government-issued photo ID showing you're 19+, browse the live display menu, and pay at checkout. Or order ahead through our online menu at Ashario Cannabis, select your pickup store, and grab your bag at the counter, usually within 15 minutes of order confirmation.

We don't currently offer home delivery from these landing pages, but click-and-collect is faster than most people expect. The most common pickup window is 10 to 20 minutes between order placement and "ready" notification, depending on store traffic. Saturdays between 4 PM and 7 PM tend to be our busiest hours, if you want a quieter visit, weekday mornings between 8 AM and 11 AM are usually wide open. For more shopping tips and product breakdowns, check the Ashario Cannabis blog.

Conclusion: Ashario in one sentence

Ashario Cannabis is a four-store, AGCO-licensed Ontario cannabis retailer open 7 AM to 11 PM daily, carrying the full legal product range and staffed by CannSell-certified budtenders across North York, Aurora, and Thornton. That's the short version. If you've never visited, pick the closest store, walk in any morning before the lunch rush, and ask a budtender what's new on the shelf. That's how most of our regulars got started.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ashario

How many Ashario Cannabis locations are there?

Ashario operates four cannabis retail locations across Ontario as of 2026: Ashario Finch (1111A Finch Ave W, North York), Ashario Centerpoint Mall (6464 Yonge St, North York), Ashario Aurora (15114 Yonge St, Aurora), and Ashario Thornton (239 Barrie St, Thornton). All four are independently licensed by the AGCO and share the same 7 AM to 11 PM daily hours, including weekends and statutory holidays.

What time does Ashario open and close?

Every Ashario Cannabis location opens at 7:00 AM and closes at 11:00 PM, seven days a week, 365 days a year. We maintain the same hours on Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and other statutory holidays unless otherwise posted. That's a 16-hour daily window: significantly longer than the typical Ontario cannabis retail hours of 10 AM to 8 PM, which makes us a common stop for early-morning commuters and late-night pickups.

Is Ashario only in Toronto, or are there stores outside the GTA?

Ashario has stores both inside and outside the GTA. Two locations sit in Toronto proper (Finch & Dufferin and Centerpoint Mall on Yonge near Steeles), one is in Aurora in York Region, and one is in Thornton in Simcoe County. The Thornton store is the northernmost and serves customers from Innisfil, Cookstown, Bradford, and the south end of Barrie who don't want to drive into the city for cannabis.

Do I need to be 19 to enter an Ashario store?

Yes. Ontario law sets the legal cannabis age at 19+, and no one under 19 is permitted inside any cannabis retail store, even accompanied by a parent or guardian. We check valid government-issued photo ID at the door for anyone who appears under 25. Acceptable ID includes an Ontario driver's licence, Ontario photo card, Canadian passport, or other government-issued ID with date of birth and photo.

Can I order from Ashario online for pickup?

Yes. You can browse our live inventory at ashario.com, add items to your cart, select your preferred pickup location, and check out. You'll receive an email or text when your order is ready, typically within 10 to 20 minutes during normal hours. Payment is completed at the store counter when you pick up, and you'll need to show 19+ ID at that point. Click-and-collect is the fastest way to grab products that sell out quickly, like new strain drops or limited-edition concentrates.

Who supplies the cannabis sold at Ashario?

All cannabis products sold at Ashario Cannabis come from federally Licensed Producers regulated by Health Canada. Brands you'll regularly find on our shelves include Pure Sunfarms, Redecan, Spinach, BZAM, Carmel, Back Forty, Stewart Farms, General Admission, and many others. Every product is third-party tested for potency and contaminants before reaching our stores, and every package carries the official Canadian excise stamp.