Best 510 Weed Vape Carts in Canada
Your ultimate guide to finding the perfect 510 cartridge with expert recommendations for every preference and budget
Introduction
The 510 vape cartridge market has exploded in popularity across Canada, becoming one of the most sought-after cannabis product categories in British Columbia and beyond. With their versatility, broad selection of strains, and compatibility with rechargeable batteries, 510 cartridges have captured nearly 30% of the concentrate market in many regions. Whether you’re a vaping veteran or looking to explore beyond disposables, 510 cartridges offer an appealing combination of value, performance, and variety. But with so many brands, extraction methods, and formulations available, finding the ideal cartridge can be daunting. We’ve created this comprehensive guide to help you navigate the world of 510 cartridges and find your perfect match. Let’s dive into everything you need to know before your next visit to THC Canada.
What is a weed 510 cart?
A 510 cartridge (or “cart”) is a pre-filled cannabis oil container that attaches to a compatible battery via standardized 510 threading—the most common connection type in the vaping industry. Unlike disposable vapes that come as all-in-one units, 510 cartridges require a separate, rechargeable battery that powers the heating element. When the cartridge is empty, you simply dispose of it and attach a new one to your existing battery.
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What do 510 weed cartridges contain?
510 cartridges typically contain cannabis concentrate in various forms. The most common is distillate, a highly refined cannabis extract that can reach 80-95% THC. Many producers enhance their distillate with cannabis-derived or botanical terpenes to deliver specific flavours and effects. Depending on what experience you’re seeking, carts can feature indica, sativa, or hybrid strains with varying cannabinoid ratios.
Types of Cannabis Extracts in 510 Cartridges
Modern extraction technology has created several distinct options in the 510 cartridge category:
- Distillate: The most common and affordable type, featuring highly refined cannabis oil (80-95% THC) that’s clear and potent. Typically enhanced with added terpenes for flavour and effect profiles.
- Live Resin: Made from flash-frozen cannabis plants to preserve the original terpene profile, offering more complex flavours and effects than distillate. Generally more expensive but provides a more authentic representation of the source strain.
- Full-Spectrum Extracts: Contains the full range of cannabinoids and terpenes from the original plant, providing an experience closest to the original strain’s entourage effect.
- Liquid Diamonds: High-potency THCA crystalline that’s been liquefied, often combined with terpene sauce for enhanced flavour while maintaining exceptional potency.
- Rosin Carts: Premium solventless extract made using heat and pressure, preserving more of the plant’s original compounds for a clean, natural option.
- Live Rosin: Ultra-premium solventless extract made from bubble hash created from flash-frozen plants, offering exceptional terpene preservation and a truly premium experience.
- 1:1 or Balanced Carts: Contains equal parts THC and CBD, offering milder psychoactive effects while maintaining therapeutic benefits.
What sizes do 510 weed carts come in?
510 cartridges typically come in 0.5g and 1g sizes, with 0.5g being the most common. Some premium offerings come in smaller 0.3g or 0.4g sizes for sampling or limited editions. The number of puffs varies based on the device settings and oil viscosity, but most 0.5g cartridges offer between 150-300 puffs.
How long do weed carts last?
The lifespan of your cart depends on both its size and your personal usage patterns:
- 0.5g cartridges typically provide 150-200 puffs
- 1g cartridges can offer 300-400+ puffs
For the average user taking 2-3 puffs per session, a 0.5g cartridge might last 1-2 weeks, while heavier users might finish it in a few days. The battery life of your 510 device will vary by model but typically requires recharging every few days depending on usage.
How do you know if a weed cart is good?
While Health Canada regulations prevent the “look and smell” assessment we’re used to with flower, there are several indicators of quality in 510 cartridges:
- Extract type and quality (distillate, live resin, full-spectrum, etc.)
- Terpene percentage and profile (higher terpene content often means better flavour)
- Hardware quality (coil type, airflow design, leak prevention)
- Packaging date (fresher is better for optimal flavour and potency)
- Brand reputation and consistency
- Reviews from budtenders and community sources
- Clear information about strain lineage and effects
Quality cartridges should have clear, consistent oil without separation or crystallization. The mouthpiece and airflow should be well-designed, and the cart should connect easily to your battery without leaking.
Are 510 weed cartridges better than disposable vapes?
Neither is inherently “better”—they serve different purposes. 510 cartridges are typically more cost-effective over time since you only purchase the cartridge rather than an entire device with each purchase. They also offer more customization through different battery options with adjustable voltage/temperature settings. The separate battery also creates less electronic waste.
Disposables, by contrast, offer maximum convenience with no assembly or charging required. They’re ideal for first-time users or occasions where simplicity is paramount. Many consumers eventually migrate from disposables to the 510 platform as they become more familiar with cannabis vaping.
What to look for when buying cannabis vape cartridges?
When selecting a 510 cartridge, consider what experience you’re seeking. For daytime use, creative sessions, or active adventures, sativa-dominant cartridges typically offer energizing, uplifting effects. For evening relaxation, sleep aid, or pain relief, indica-dominant options usually provide more sedating, body-focused effects.
Beyond the strain type, consider these factors:
- Extract type (distillate for affordability, live resin or rosin for flavour and fuller effects)
- Terpene percentages (higher percentages often mean better flavour)
- Cannabinoid ratios (THC-dominant vs balanced THC
options)
- Hardware quality (ceramic vs. metal coils, airflow design)
- Battery compatibility (some premium carts perform better with specific voltage settings)
How much do 510 weed vape carts cost in Canada?
510 cartridge pricing in Canada follows these general tiers:
- Entry-level distillate options (0.5g): $25-40
- Mid-range options including some live resin (0.5g): $40-55
- Premium options (live resin, rosin, full gram): $55-90+
While the upfront cost of a cartridge plus battery is higher than a disposable vape, the long-term cost is typically lower since you reuse the battery with new cartridges. Many consumers find the improved performance, customization options, and reduced environmental impact worth the initial investment.
BC Vape Tax
It’s worth noting that British Columbia applies a special provincial tax to vaping products, including cannabis vape cartridges and disposables. This 20% PST applies to all vaping products in addition to the regular federal and provincial taxes. For cannabis vaping products, this means consumers pay the standard cannabis excise tax, regular GST/PST, plus this additional 20% vape tax, significantly increasing the final price. This tax applies to both 510 cartridges and disposable vapes since they’re both considered vaping devices under provincial regulations, making these products more expensive in BC compared to some other Canadian provinces without similar vaping-specific taxes.
Can I travel with weed cartridges?
You can travel with 510 cartridges within Canada, though they should remain sealed in their original packaging during transport. For international travel, it’s important to know that taking cannabis products across international borders remains illegal, even to destinations where cannabis is legal. Within Canada, be mindful of provincial regulations regarding public consumption when travelling.
Which 510 cannabis carts are best?
As with most cannabis products, the “best” cartridge depends on your personal preferences and priorities. Some consumers value flavour profile above all, while others prioritize potency, effects, or hardware reliability. The list we’ve prepared below features the most consistently popular 510 cartridges that keep our customers coming back to THC Canada, but ultimately, the “best” is whichever matches your unique preferences and desired experience.
The Best Weed Vape Carts
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Best Distillate Vapes
Neon Rush 510 by Versus
Size: 1g THC: High-potency distillate Features: Ethanol-extracted, 5x filtered, ceramic heating element
Versus Neon Rush Vape ascends you to the peak of tropical citrus flavours, inspired by the beloved Versus Neon Rush beverage. This 1g vape cart features ethanol-extracted, 5x filtered distillate – resulting in a smooth experience with every pull. Uplifting terpene formulation is paired with eye-catching hardware – a stainless-steel center post and ceramic heating element, ensures a clean, true-to-form experience.
Wondermelon Slush Vape by Fuego
Size: 1g THC: Potent distillate Flavour: Watermelon, cherry, and lime botanical terpenes
Fire up your tastebuds with Fuego Wondermelon Slush! Reminiscent of those multi-coloured mixes combining watermelon, cherry, and lime botanical terpenes. Combined with potent THC distillate in a high-grade 510 cartridge for the flavourful experience consumers have come to love from Fuego.
Kush Mint Vape Cart by Back Forty
Size: Not specified Strain type: Hybrid Terpenes: Menthol and limonene
Back Forty Kush Mint Hybrid strain has a burst of mint with a gentle lemongrass finish; the main terpenes are menthol and limonene. Compatible with a 510 thread. The only vape cartridge with a true menthol experience. Super popular option at THC.
Alien OG 1.2G Vape by BoxHot
Size: 1.2g Strain type: Hybrid (indica-dominant) THC: Very high (around 28%) Extraction: CO2 extraction with strain-specific terpenes
Alien OG, a 1.2g 510-threaded vape, features cannabis distillate. It has gas, earthy, and lime flavours on the inhale, and leaves you with fruity pine on the exhale. Compatible with button-activated 510 batteries. BOXHOT vapes are produced using CO2 extraction and refining processes, and feature an entourage of expertly infused strain-specific terpenes. Alien OG is a super potent hybrid cannabis strain. Bred from Tahoe OG and Alien Kush, this indica-dominant specimen packs some of the hottest Californian genetics. Her THC levels are out of this world, regularly testing at 28%, and her complex aroma is a testament to her rich concentration of terpenes.
Best Cured Resin & Live Resin Vapes
Lava Fuel Liquid Live Resin 510 by Kolab Project
Size: Not specified Strain type: Balanced hybrid (50% indica/50% sativa) Extract: Liquid diamonds with live cannabis terpenes THC: 21-29%
Introducing Kolab Project’s Liquid Live Resin, a carefully crafted extract in the convenience of a 510 vape cartridge. Made from liquid diamonds and live cannabis terpenes, this smooth, full-palate concentrate delivers high THC with a true-to-plant flavour. Lava Fuel is an evenly balanced hybrid strain created through crossing the delicious Lava Cake X Jet Fuel Gelato strains. A delicious bud with an even more delectable high, Lava Fuel is a great hybrid to help you kick back and relax before you get to sleep. The taste of Lava Fuel is a unique combination of its parent strains, blending together sweet chocolate cake with creamy vanilla and a punch of dank diesel. The aroma is very similar but with a higher level of pungency that can overtake the sweetness before you know it.
Comatose Live Resin 510 by 1964
Size: Not specified Extract: Full-spectrum resin Flavour: Earthy, kushy
1964 legendary Comatose cultivar is now available in FSE resin-vape format. This heavy-hitting cultivar has been a fan favourite across Canada since launching. The earthy, kushy flavours are immediately noticeable, from the first draw to the last. All 1964 vape carts are made from craft flower for a flavour-forward vaporization experience, with hardware that has been rigorously tested for optimal performance.
Rainbow Driver Cured Resin 510 Cart by Woody Nelson
Size: 1g Growing method: Organic living soil, indoor vertical farm Extraction: Hydrocarbon system by Wildcard Extracts Terpenes: d-limonene, beta-myrcene, and trans-nerolidol
Woody Nelson’s Rainbow Driver Vape is a 1g cartridge of cured resin extract fitted for a 510-thread battery. The flower was grown in organic living soil at an indoor vertical farm and processed by Wildcard Extracts with a hydrocarbon system. Made in BC. The Woody Nelson edition of the Rainbow Driver genetic was bred by Archive Seed Bank and grown in an indoor vertical farm using organic living soil. This high-THC cultivar is rich in terpenes, including d-limonene, beta-myrcene, and trans-nerolidol and smells like candy and gas. The plant’s bright, frosty buds are hand-trimmed, cured for a minimum of 3 weeks and arrive with a Boveda humidity pack. Never irradiated.
Gelato Mint Live Resin Vape by Tribal
Size: 1g Extract: Fresh-frozen flower live resin Process: Cryogenic extraction Strain: Gelato Mint (It’s It x Cookies & Cream)
G Mint Live Resin 1g Vape Cartridge has one ingredient, fresh-frozen Gelato Mint flower. It’s the same great burst of fresh mint subtly backed by strong pepper notes and earthy pine undertones identical to the flower, delivering an elevated cannabinoid and terpenes experience. Their cryogenic extraction process preserves the profile of the flower and offers the highest levels of purity by preferentially extracting the cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids.
Best Liquid Diamonds Vapes
Very Berry Liquid Diamonds Vape by General Admission
Size: Not specified Extract: Liquid diamonds Flavour: Sweet and juicy berry
Very bright, very bold, Very Berry. Sweet and juicy and a bunch of berry flavour. G.A.’s Very Berry is infused with liquid diamonds to crank up the potency. Bigger, bolder, and loaded with liquid diamonds. G.A. Liquid Diamond 510 Carts takes their signature botanical terpenes and adds liquid diamonds to deliver their most potent line up yet.
Tangerine Twist Liquid Diamond Vape by General Admission
Size: Not specified Extract: Liquid diamonds Flavour: Sweet tangerine-citrus with a sour twist
Orange you glad we added liquid diamonds? Sweet tangerine-citrus hits with a twist of sour. G.A.’s Tangerine Twist puts the squeeze on potency. Bigger, bolder, and loaded with liquid diamonds. G.A. Liquid Diamond 510 Carts takes their signature botanical terpenes and adds liquid diamonds to deliver their most potent line up yet.
Psycho Citrus Diamond Cartridge by Endgame
Size: Not specified Extract: Liquid diamonds Flavour: Wild citrus Additional: Botanical terpenes
Unleash Psycho Citrus. This bold vape delivers a wild burst of citrus flavour that electrifies your tastebuds with every inhale. Psycho Citrus is formulated with liquid diamonds and botanical terpenes for a very hard-hitting potency. Perfect for those who crave a powerful and exhilarating flavour, make Psycho Citrus your go-to for a potent citrus blast.
Naked Liquid Diamond Vape by NSFW
Size: 1g Extract: Solventless diamonds sourced from live rosin THC: 83-95% Unique feature: No added terpenes, pure plant flavour
Introducing Naked Solventless NSFW Liquid Diamond Cartridge. This 1g cartridge is made from solventless diamonds sourced from live rosin, offering a clean, all-natural taste with no added terpenes. With a THC content of 83-95%, each puff delivers a true, plant-forward flavour that captures the authentic profile of the flower. Perfect for those who seek a high-quality, earthy concentrate.
Glass Apple Liquid Diamonds 510 by Debunk
Size: Not specified Strain type: Balanced hybrid Extract: Liquid diamond isolate Flavour: Smooth apple and floral with cooling sensation
Get maximum potency and optimal performance of DEBUNK Glass Apple Ice liquid diamond vapes. Level up your vape with this balanced hybrid boasting a smooth apple and floral flavour, along with a subtle cooling sensation on the exhale to keep it airy. Their proprietary hydrocarbon extraction process converts THCA diamonds into an ultra-pure, ultra-potent, THC liquid diamond isolate that is then enhanced with a custom botanical terpene blend. A pure, potent, and consistent sesh from the first puff. Compatible with 510-thread batteries.
Best Live Rosin Vapes
BC Guava Gas Live Rosin Vape Cartridge by RoseBud
Size: 1g Extract: Solventless full-spectrum live rosin Cannabinoids: High THC with minimum 4% CBG Terpenes: Beta-caryophyllene, humulene, and limonene Growing method: Regenerative farming
BC Guava Gas Live Rosin in a 510 Vape cartridge. A solventless, full-spectrum vape that offers a unique terpene profile transitioning from a fruity, sweet, guava to exotic gassy tones creating a standalone dynamic taste. It boasts powerful THC, a minimum of 4% CBG, and diverse terpenes, dominant in beta-caryophyllene, humulene, and limonene. This cart sauce is made from full-spectrum pure rosin, extracted from Sara’s Secret. Grown lovingly and regeneratively on the shores of Rosebud Lake.
Strawberry Banana Live Rosin Vape Cart by Brindle Farms
Size: 1g Strain type: Hybrid Extraction process: Ice water extraction, 73u-159u bubble hash Process details: Pressed at 165 degrees for 3 minutes in a 37-micron filter
Strawberry Banana is a hybrid strain, carrying very potent fruity notes in its long-lasting, lingering and potent flavour. Brindle Farms is by far the most premium producer of live rosin extracts in BC. The resin from Sour Animal was selected for its performance when subject to Ice Water extraction, consistently yielding high quantities of full melt bubble hash with top-tier levels of terpenes and potency. Our Live Rosin was prepared through isolating the first wash of 73u-159u bubble hash and pressing it at 165 degrees for 3 minutes in a 37-micron filter. The hash is then cured and prepared for instantaneous sale. Contains: 1 gram – coming back in stock soon
Conclusion
The 510 cartridge format represents the perfect middle ground in cannabis vaping technology—combining the customization and cost-effectiveness of refillable systems with the convenience and consistency of pre-filled options. Whether you’re looking for affordable daily drivers or premium special occasion carts, the variety available ensures there’s something for every preference and budget. At THC Canada, we’re committed to curating the best selection of 510 cartridges from trusted brands, helping you discover new favourites while ensuring consistent access to proven performers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy weed carts in BC?
510 cartridges are available at licensed cannabis retailers throughout British Columbia, including THC Canada’s convenient locations in South Vancouver and Whistler.
Where can I buy 510 weed cartridges in Vancouver?
THC Canada’s South Vancouver location offers an extensive selection of premium 510 cartridges with knowledgeable staff to help you find the perfect product for your needs.
Where can I buy 510 weed cartridges in Whistler?
Visit THC Canada’s Whistler location for a carefully curated selection of 510 cartridges perfect for enhancing your mountain adventure.
Are weed carts legal in Whistler?
Yes, 510 cartridges are completely legal in Whistler for adults 19+, just purchase from licensed retailers like THC Canada.
Are 510 weed cartridges legal in Canada?
Absolutely! 510 cannabis cartridges are legal throughout Canada under the Cannabis Act, available to adults through licensed retailers.
What are the different types of 510 weed carts?
510 cartridges come in various extract types including distillate, live resin, full-spectrum, liquid diamonds, rosin, and balanced THC options, each offering unique effects and flavour profiles.
Do I need a special battery for 510 cartridges?
You’ll need a compatible 510-threaded battery, which are widely available at cannabis stores including THC Canada. Most cartridges work with any standard 510 battery, though some premium cartridges perform best with specific voltage settings.
