The High Country

The High Country is a CCB-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary at 5134 US Route 5 in Derby, Vermont — the northernmost dispensary on the US-5 corridor closest to Newport and Lake Memphremagog. It is approximately 1.9 miles south of Newport city center, making it the nearest licensed cannabis retail for Newport residents.

The shop is open seven days a week, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM every day — consistent daily hours with no Sunday closures or early weekday cutoffs. The High Country offers online order-ahead through its website at thehighcountryvt.com, allowing customers to browse and pre-select products before arriving. Certificates of Analysis (COAs) are available for products — a useful verification tool for customers who want lab data on cannabinoid and terpene content.

Contact: 802-487-9675 / [email protected]. Vermont's base cannabis tax is 14% excise plus 6% sales (20% total) — Derby has not adopted a local option cannabis tax as of mid-2026.