Great White North Growers

What Great White North Growers does

Great White North Growers (GWNG) is a Montreal, Quebec-based cannabis producer and B2B services company operating a vertically integrated 360-degree model spanning cultivation, sourcing, distribution, and transportation of cannabis products across Canada. The company runs two flagship proprietary brands — Great White North, led by Head of Cultivation Patrick Pagé (2024 Grower of the Year), and 514 Cannabis, which is rooted in Montreal's legacy of cultivation. GWNG's product portfolio includes dried flower (Amnesia Haze, St Henri Kush 3.5), pre-rolls (Docteur Haze, St-Pierre Pre Rolls), hash products (Old Port Hash, Vieux Port Hash), and vape cartridges (Villeray Vapes), with cultivation techniques cited for elevated terpene profiles.

The company generates revenue through four interconnected streams: proprietary product sales to provincial retailers; distribution services to provincial cannabis retailers and government bodies across Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and Yukon (including the SQDC); sourcing services intermediating between licensed cultivators and downstream buyers; and transportation services delivered through a core partnership with Metro Green Logistics, which provides temperature-controlled shipping with real-time tracking and traceability. GWNG maintains a network of 14+ brand partnerships and industry associations and pursues multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance, holding cultivation and sales licenses with Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP) certification targeted for 2026.

GWNG is privately held, founder-owned, and reports a headcount of 1–10 employees with no external parent company, private equity, or institutional investor ownership on record. It operates from a single facility on Montreal's Island with documented capacity expansions (14,000 sq ft completed in 2022; Phase 2 launched in 2024). The company has progressively widened its geographic footprint since receiving its initial cultivation license in 2019 and completed its first international shipment of Amnesia Haze in 2025, signaling intent to extend beyond Canadian provincial boards.

Name

Great White North Growers

Legal name

Great White North Growers

Website

https://gwng.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Great White North Growers is a Montreal-based, privately held licensed cannabis producer offering a vertically integrated 360-degree B2B platform spanning cultivation, sourcing, distribution, and transportation of own-brand and partner cannabis products to provincial government bodies and retailers across Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cannabis Cultivation and Distribution Services

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Cannabis Dispensary + Ancillary Retail (Accessories, CBD/Hemp, Merchandise) (CRANAFAH)

Keywords

• Cannabis cultivation
• Cannabis distribution services
• Cannabis sourcing network
• Temperature-controlled cannabis logistics
• Licensed cannabis producer

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Distribution Services: Comprehensive distribution service including market analysis, retail partnerships, inventory management, and compliance support for cannabis products across Canadian provinces
2. Sourcing Services: Sourcing premium cannabis products through licensed cultivator network, with quality assurance checks and customized product solutions
3. Transportation Services: Temperature-controlled transportation logistics through Metro Green Logistics partnership for secure delivery to SQDC and government warehouses
4. Proprietary Product Sales: Sale of owned cannabis brands including Great White North, 514 Cannabis through provincial retailers across Canada

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Great White North Growers (GWNG) is a Montreal-based licensed cannabis producer that operates a 360-degree cannabis platform encompassing cultivation, branded product manufacturing, distribution, sourcing, and temperature-controlled transportation. The company sells proprietary cannabis brands (Great White North, 514 Cannabis) — including dried flowers, pre-rolls, hash, and vapes — and provides end-to-end B2B services to provincial cannabis bodies and licensed retailers across Canada.

Product overview

Great White North Growers (GWNG) is a Montreal-based cannabis company offering a comprehensive 360-degree business-to-business solution covering the entire cannabis supply chain from cultivation to distribution. The company operates two primary brands: the Great White North brand led by renowned cultivator Patrick Pagé, and the 514 Cannabis brand rooted in Montreal's heritage. GWNG's product portfolio includes dried flowers (Amnesia Haze), pre-rolls (Docteur Haze, St-Pierre Pre Rolls), hash products (Old Port Hash, Vieux Port Hash), and vape cartridges (Villeray Vapes). The company provides complementary services including distribution, sourcing, and transportation/logistics to serve licensed cannabis producers and retailers across Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Great White North: Primary brand featuring cultivation led by Patrick Pagé, one of Canada's leading cultivators, known for high terpene levels.
• 514 Cannabis

Products and services

• Distribution Services End-to-end cannabis distribution service including targeted market analysis, strategic retail partnerships, efficient inventory management, and expert compliance support for provincial regulations. Designed for licensed cannabis producers, brands, and provincial retailers seeking regulatory-compliant multi-jurisdiction distribution.
• Sourcing Services Premium cannabis sourcing service leveraging GWNG's robust cultivation network across Canada, with rigorous quality checks, tailored product customization, and a commitment to ethical and sustainable sourcing practices for licensed cannabis brands and retailers.
• Transportation Services Cannabis transportation service delivered via Metro Green Logistics partnership, featuring temperature-controlled shipping, regulatory compliance, timely delivery, and real-time tracking and traceability to provincial retailers and government warehouses including SQDC.
• Amnesia Haze Dried flower Sativa-dominant hybrid cannabis product with elevated THC levels, subtle CBD touch, and a 5.9% terpene profile featuring zesty lemon, earthy, and woody aromas. Sold to recreational and medicinal cannabis consumers through Canadian provincial retailers.
• Docteur Haze Pre-rolled Sativa cannabis product offering potent THC with enhanced focus, creativity, and concentration without discernible scent, sold through Canadian provincial cannabis retailers.
• Old Port Hash Hash cannabis product created through icy extraction with abundant THC content, transitioning from deep dark hues to lighter brown shades, characterized by hints of fruitiness, lemon zest, and underlying sweetness. Sold to Canadian cannabis consumers through provincial retailers.
• Vieux Port Hash CBD-infused hybrid cannabis hash product produced via icy extraction with abundant THC, transitioning from deep dark hues to lighter brown shades with notes of fruitiness, lemon zest, and sweetness. Sold to Canadian cannabis consumers through provincial retailers.
• Villeray Vapes 1g vape cartridge cannabis product inspired by Montreal's Villeray neighborhood, offering a unique cannabis experience. Sold to Canadian cannabis consumers through provincial retailers.
• St-Pierre Pre Rolls Pre-roll cannabis product available in both Sativa and Indica variations, offering relaxation and invigoration in a convenient ready-to-use format. Sold to Canadian cannabis consumers through provincial retailers.
• St Henri Kush 3.5 Dried flower cannabis product launched in 2021 as part of GWNG's initial product portfolio, sold to Canadian cannabis consumers through provincial retailers.
• Great White North Brand GWNG's flagship cannabis brand led by Patrick Pagé, one of Canada's leading cultivators, recognized for delivering premium cultivation with elevated terpene levels and recognized at the 2025 Canadian Cannabis Championship (3rd place – Best Sativa and Best Joints).
• 514 Cannabis Brand Montreal-rooted cannabis brand celebrating the city's legacy of cultivation, blending scientific innovation and artisanal expertise under the 514 area code. Includes branded products such as Old Port Hash, Vieux Port Hash, Villeray Vapes, and St-Pierre Pre Rolls.

Quantifiable outcome

• GWNG ranked 3rd at Canadian Cannabis Championship 2025 - Best Sativa and Best Joints

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 514coreStrategic or Co-development Partner514 is a cannabis brand rooted in Montreal's legacy of cultivation, blending scientific innovation and artisanal expertise. GWNG offers 514 branded products including Old Port Hash, Vieux Port Hash, Villeray Vapes, and St-Pierre Pre Rolls.
• Clem & CocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for cannabis products and services within GWNG's partner ecosystem ensuring high quality standards.
• Covey HillcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in GWNG's cannabis industry ecosystem contributing to quality products and services.
• HazocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner brand within GWNG's portfolio of cannabis industry collaborators.
• ENDOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner brand within GWNG's cannabis industry ecosystem.
• GANJIERcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing cannabis industry expertise within GWNG's association network.
• Grail CulturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner brand within GWNG's cannabis industry ecosystem.
• Great White NorthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGWNG's flagship brand led by Patrick Pagé delivering premium cultivation with elevated terpene profiles.
• PENNIEScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner brand within GWNG's cannabis industry ecosystem.
• LunairecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner brand within GWNG's cannabis industry ecosystem.
• MicrocannabicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner within GWNG's cannabis industry ecosystem.
• OAZIZcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner brand within GWNG's cannabis industry ecosystem.
• XOPROcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner within GWNG's cannabis industry ecosystem.
• ROSS' GOLDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner brand within GWNG's cannabis industry ecosystem.
• Roxton AircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner within GWNG's cannabis industry ecosystem.
• TerrebudcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner brand within GWNG's cannabis industry ecosystem.
• AQICcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation partner contributing to GWNG's industry ecosystem.
• Metro Green LogisticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransportation partner providing temperature-controlled shipping to SQDC and government warehouses. Maintains state-of-the-art fleet with advanced temperature control systems, strict regulatory compliance, timely delivery, and real-time tracking and traceability solutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rubicon Organics: Canadian licensed producer focused on premium, organic cannabis flower and pre-rolls sold across provincial channels. Comparable to GWNG in product mix (premium dried flower, pre-rolls) and provincial-retail go-to-market, with a similar premium positioning strategy.
• The Valens Company: Quebec-based cannabis extraction and product company producing vapes, hash, and derivative formats — directly overlapping with GWNG's Villeray Vapes and Old Port/Vieux Port Hash products. Geographic base and downstream-format focus make it a tight comparable.
• Decibel Cannabis Company: Alberta-headquartered Canadian licensed producer selling dried flower, pre-rolls, vapes, and concentrates through provincial wholesalers. Similar size and product mix to GWNG with comparable multi-provincial distribution.
• Village Farms International: Canadian greenhouse grower with a cannabis division (Pure Sunfarms) producing dried flower and pre-rolls distributed nationally. Comparable cultivation methodology, scale, and provincial distribution profile to GWNG.

Broad incumbents

• OrganiGram Holdings: Mid-sized Canadian LP with national distribution and a portfolio spanning dried flower, pre-rolls, vapes, and hash. Comparable to GWNG across product categories and channel strategy, though at meaningfully larger scale.
• Tilray Brands: One of Canada's largest cannabis producers with broad flower, pre-roll, vape, and edible portfolios across provincial channels. Overlaps with GWNG's full-spectrum product offering and multi-province distribution, but at vastly greater scale and capital.
• Canopy Growth Corporation: Largest Canadian LP with extensive flower, pre-roll, vape, and concentrate brands distributed nationally through provincial retailers. Comparable go-to-market and product breadth to GWNG, but with materially larger scale and capital resources.
• Aurora Cannabis: Major Canadian LP selling dried flower, pre-rolls, and derivative products across provincial channels. Operates in the same Canadian regulated retail ecosystem as GWNG with overlapping product formats and customer base.
• Cronos Group: Canadian LP with a portfolio of branded cannabis products distributed through provincial wholesalers across Canada. Comparable in channel and product breadth to GWNG, though significantly larger and internationally backed.
• SNDL Inc. Canadian cannabis company operating retail (Value Buds, Spiritleaf) and wholesale/production segments. Comparable end-to-end value-chain ambition to GWNG and serves the same provincial and retail customer base, though at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/greatwhitenorthgrowers
• Instagraminstagram.com/gwng.ca
• Xx.com/GWNGrowers

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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