Top Weed Strains of 2024

Every year a few strains rise to the top of what people actually order, and 2024 was no different. We put this list together the way we talk to customers at the counter, by leaning on what moved off the shelf, what got repeat buyers, and what our own team kept reaching for after a long shift. It is less about a marketing number on a label and more about flower that delivers a good experience batch after batch.

We tried to spread the list across the kinds of highs people want at different times. There are heavy indicas for winding down, bright sativas for getting things done, and balanced hybrids that cover the middle. We also mixed long running classics with a few of the newer names that earned their hype, so whether you like a familiar favourite or something fresh, there is something here worth trying.

One thing we will not do is throw fake lab numbers at you. THC percentages move around from batch to batch and grower to grower, so we keep things in honest ranges and put more weight on flavour, structure, and how the high actually feels. A great strain that tests a few points lower will beat a mediocre one with a flashy number almost every time, and seasoned smokers already know it.

If 2024 had a theme on the flower side, it was flavour. Buyers kept gravitating toward strains with loud, distinctive terpene profiles, the kind of jar that fills a room the second you open it. Gas, candy, and dessert profiles all stayed strong, and growers leaned into preserving terpenes through careful drying and curing rather than just pushing for raw potency.

The other big trend was a move away from chasing the highest possible THC number. More people figured out that a strain testing in the low twenties with a rich terpene profile often feels better and more interesting than something a few points higher that smokes flat. Tolerance plays a role too, but plenty of daily smokers told us they would rather have flavour and a well rounded high than a number on a sticker.

Hybrids kept dominating the menu overall, which makes sense given how versatile they are. A good balanced hybrid can carry someone through most of a day, and the breeding work behind modern crosses keeps getting better. That said, classic heavy indicas held their ground for evening use, and a handful of energetic sativas reminded everyone why daytime strains still matter.

Some strains never leave the top of the list, and Blue Dream is the obvious example. This sativa leaning hybrid crosses Blueberry with Haze, usually lands somewhere around the high teens to low twenties for THC, and delivers a bright, clear, uplifting high with a relaxed body feel underneath. It is the strain we recommend more than almost any other for people who want one jar that does a bit of everything.

The flavour is a big part of the appeal. Sweet blueberry leads on the nose and the inhale, backed by a soft herbal, slightly peppery note from the Haze side. It is smooth, easy, and rarely polarizing, which is exactly why it works for newer smokers and veterans alike. You can smoke it in the morning to stay productive or in the early evening to relax without checking out.

Blue Dream earns its spot through reliability more than any single extreme trait. It is not the loudest or the strongest jar on the menu, but it is one of the most consistently enjoyable, and it adapts to almost any mood or time of day. In a year full of hype names, it is a reminder that a dependable, great tasting hybrid never really goes out of style.

Wedding Cake stayed near the top of the dessert category in 2024, and for good reason. This indica leaning hybrid is known for a rich, sweet, slightly tangy flavour with vanilla and earthy notes, the kind of taste that lives up to the name. It usually tests on the stronger side, often in the low to mid twenties, and the high leans relaxing and comforting without completely flattening you.

The appeal here is the combination of dessert flavour and a genuinely satisfying body high. It eases tension and mellows you out while keeping enough of a happy, social headspace that you are not glued to the couch right away. That makes it a great after work strain or an evening pick for unwinding with friends, and it pairs beautifully with a relaxed night in.

Bag appeal is strong too. Good Wedding Cake comes dense, frosty, and coated in trichomes, with a sticky resin that signals quality. It is one of those strains that looks as good as it smokes, and the sweet, tangy aroma carries through from the jar to the exhale. For dessert lovers who still want a real body high, it is hard to beat.

Gelato has been a heavyweight in the dessert world for years, and it held strong in 2024. A balanced hybrid descended from the Cookies and Sherbet families, it brings a sweet, creamy, fruity flavour with hints of berry and citrus, plus that smooth dessert character the name promises. THC tends to sit in the strong range, and the high is a happy, relaxed, euphoric one.

What keeps Gelato popular is balance. The high lifts your mood and brings a pleasant euphoria up top while a relaxed body feel settles in underneath, so it works for a social hang, a creative afternoon, or an easy evening without pushing too far in any one direction. It is potent enough to satisfy experienced smokers while staying enjoyable rather than overwhelming.

There are a lot of Gelato phenotypes and crosses floating around, so the exact flavour and lean can shift a little depending on the cut. The core identity holds though, sweet and creamy with a balanced, euphoric high. It is a great pick for anyone who loves dessert profiles but wants something a touch more uplifting than a heavy indica leaning cake.

Runtz kept its grip on the candy category in 2024. This balanced hybrid, a cross of Zkittlez and Gelato, is famous for a sweet, fruity, candy like flavour that genuinely tastes like the bag of sugary candies it is named after. It tends to test strong, and the high is euphoric and relaxing, the kind that lifts your mood and loosens you up at the same time.

The flavour is the headline. Runtz is one of the sweetest, most candy forward strains around, and a well grown batch is bursting with fruity terpenes from the moment you open the jar. That loud sweetness, paired with frosty, colourful buds that often show purple hues, gives it serious bag appeal and explains why it became such a sought after name.

Beyond the taste, the high holds up. It is balanced and euphoric, good for socializing, relaxing, or just enjoying a flavourful session, and it is strong enough to satisfy without being a pure couch lock indica. If you love sweet, candy flavours and want a hybrid that delivers on both taste and effect, Runtz remains one of the best picks on a modern menu.

For gas and funk lovers, GMO Cookies, sometimes called Garlic Cookies, was a standout again in 2024. This indica leaning strain is known for a pungent, savoury aroma, heavy on garlic, onion, and diesel with an earthy, mushroomy funk underneath. It is not a sweet strain, and that is exactly the point for people who want loud, dank, gassy flower.

The high matches the intensity of the smell. GMO Cookies usually tests strong and delivers a heavy, relaxing, deeply physical effect that is best saved for the evening or a night with nothing on the agenda. It mellows the body, quiets the mind, and settles you in for the night, making it a favourite among experienced smokers who want a real knockout.

This is a connoisseur strain more than a beginner one. The funk is an acquired love, and the potency is no joke, so newcomers should approach with respect and a small dose. But for anyone who chases that savoury, gassy, garlic forward profile and a heavy body high, GMO Cookies is one of the most distinctive and satisfying strains you can find.

Zkittlez, often spelled Skittlez, stayed a candy category favourite in 2024 and is one of the parents behind Runtz. This indica leaning hybrid is loved for an intensely sweet, fruity flavour that really does call to mind a handful of fruit candy, with tropical and berry notes leading the way. The high is calm, relaxed, and happy, more mellow than racy.

It is a great evening or wind down strain for people who want something sweet and soothing rather than heavy and sedating. The body relaxation is gentle and the headspace stays pleasant and content, so it eases you into a calm, comfortable place without knocking you flat. That balance of sweet flavour and easygoing relaxation is exactly why it has such a loyal following.

Visually, Zkittlez often shows off beautiful colours, with purples and deep greens in a frosty, well formed bud. Between the looks, the candy sweet aroma, and the relaxed high, it checks a lot of boxes. For anyone who loves fruity flavours and wants a calm, happy evening strain, Zkittlez is a reliable and delicious choice.

Jealousy was one of the bigger modern hype names that genuinely earned its reputation, and it stayed hot in 2024. This balanced hybrid, generally traced to a cross involving Gelato and Sherbet genetics, brings a sweet, creamy, slightly fruity and earthy flavour and a strong, balanced high that combines euphoria with a relaxed body feel.

Part of the buzz comes from how it looks and smokes. Good Jealousy is frosty and dense, with a smooth dessert flavour and a high that lifts the mood while keeping the body calm. It is versatile enough for afternoon or evening use, potent enough for experienced smokers, and flavourful enough to keep dessert fans very happy.

Hype strains can be hit or miss, but Jealousy is one that lived up to the talk for a lot of people. The flavour is genuinely good, the high is well rounded, and the bag appeal is there. If you like the Gelato and Sherbet family and want one of the standout newer names, Jealousy is a strong addition to any rotation.

Sometimes the best strain is a true classic, and Northern Lights proved that yet again in 2024. This legendary pure indica has been a benchmark for decades, prized for a deeply relaxing, sedating body high and a sweet, earthy, slightly spicy and piney flavour. It is the strain a lot of people reach for when they simply want to unwind and sleep well.

The high is heavy and physical in the best way. It melts tension out of the body, quiets a busy mind, and eases you toward rest, which makes it a go to for late evening use. It is not a daytime strain and it is not subtle, but it is dependable, and that consistency is exactly why it has stayed relevant across so many cannabis generations.

Northern Lights is also famously easy to grow and stable, which is part of why it shows up in so many modern crosses. On its own, it remains one of the best straightforward indicas you can buy. For anyone who wants pure, reliable, relaxing flower without any fuss, this old school heavy hitter still belongs near the top of the list.

Daytime sativa fans kept Super Lemon Haze in rotation through 2024, and it remains one of the best bright, energetic strains around. A cross of Lemon Skunk and Super Silver Haze, it is famous for a zesty, sweet, sharp lemon flavour and an uplifting, energetic, clear headed high that is perfect for getting going in the morning or staying productive through the afternoon.

The citrus is the star. Crack the jar and bright lemon hits first, sweet and tangy with a touch of herbal sharpness underneath. The high matches that brightness, lifting your mood and sparking mental energy and creativity without the heavy body feel that would slow you down. It is a true daytime strain through and through.

If your menu leans heavy on indicas and dessert hybrids, Super Lemon Haze is a refreshing change of pace. It is energizing, flavourful, and motivating, ideal for chores, creative work, a workout, or socializing. For anyone who wants a classic citrus sativa that gets you up and moving, it is one of the most dependable choices you can make.

Sunset Sherbet, often just called Sherbet, stayed a dessert category staple in 2024 and is the genetic backbone behind a lot of today's most popular crosses, including Gelato and Jealousy. This indica leaning hybrid brings a sweet, creamy, fruity flavour with citrus and berry notes and a relaxed, happy, euphoric high that leans calming without being a total knockout.

It is a comfortable, mood lifting strain that works well in the late afternoon or evening. The high brings a pleasant euphoria and a relaxed body feel, easing stress and lifting your spirits while keeping you sociable and content. That balance, plus the smooth dessert flavour, is why it became such an important and beloved strain.

Even if you have never bought Sherbet by name, you have probably enjoyed its influence through its many descendants. On its own, it is a delicious, relaxing hybrid that holds up against any of them. For dessert lovers who want a creamy, fruity flavour and a calm, happy high, Sunset Sherbet remains a top tier pick.

A top strains list is a starting point, not a rulebook. The best strain for you depends on what you want out of a session and when you plan to smoke it. If you want to relax and sleep, lean toward the heavy indicas like Northern Lights or GMO Cookies. If you want energy and focus, a bright sativa like Super Lemon Haze is a better match. For the middle ground, the balanced hybrids cover a lot of ground.

Flavour matters more than people give it credit for. If you love sweet candy, Runtz and Zkittlez are easy wins. If you want dessert, Wedding Cake, Gelato, Jealousy, and Sherbet deliver. If you crave loud gas and funk, GMO Cookies is the one. Matching the flavour you actually enjoy to the high you want is the fastest way to a session you will love, and it beats chasing a number every time.

Tolerance and experience should shape your choice too. Newer smokers are better off starting with friendly, balanced options like Blue Dream and easing into the heavier hitters as they get comfortable. Seasoned smokers can chase potency and funk more freely. Whatever you pick, start with a sensible dose, see how it lands, and adjust from there. That simple approach keeps every session enjoyable.

Every year brings a wave of hype strains, and some are worth it while others ride a name more than the flower deserves. The honest way to read hype is to separate the marketing from the product. A loud name and a flashy label do not guarantee a good jar, and plenty of incredible flower flies under the radar with no buzz at all. Trust your nose and your own experience over a sticker.

When a strain is genuinely good, the signs are easy to spot once you know what to look for. The aroma is loud and clean, the buds are well trimmed, frosty, and properly cured, and the high delivers what the profile promises. If a hyped strain shows up dry, harsh, or underwhelming, the hype is doing the heavy lifting, not the flower, and you are better off elsewhere.

This is where talking to a budtender pays off. We handle a lot of flower and hear feedback from a lot of customers, so we can tell you whether a current batch of a hyped strain is actually living up to the talk or coasting on its name. A few honest questions before you order will save you from paying premium prices for average flower more often than not.

A great strain is only as good as the batch in front of you, which is why sourcing and storage matter so much. GasDank stocks top shelf flower and keeps it properly stored, so the strains on this list arrive fresh, frosty, and full of flavour rather than dried out and flat. Our budtenders can tell you which of these are in stock and how a current batch is performing before you commit.

Getting them is simple. We deliver same day across Toronto and the GTA, usually within one to two hours, so you are not waiting around all day for the strain you want. For anyone outside the local delivery zone, we also ship Canada wide by mail order, packaged discreetly and securely so quality flower is within reach wherever you are.

The basics are easy to remember. The minimum order is $40, delivery is free once you spend $80, and we accept cash or Interac e-Transfer. You just need to be 19 or older. Whether you want a proven classic or one of the hot newer names, our team is happy to help you pick the right strain and get it to your door fast.