Quick answer
West Coast Kush is an OG Kush-type strain with no single documented pedigree. Quebec’s SQDC lists the best-known cut, MTL Cannabis’s Wes’ Coast Kush, as an OG Kush × unknown indica with caryophyllene as its top terpene. Expect pine, earth and citrus with a relaxed finish. Bud Cargo stocks a West Coast Kush ounce for $75.
Key takeaways
- “West Coast Kush” is used by several growers for OG Kush-type cuts; Leafly has no page for it and no breeder publishes a full lineage.
- The SQDC lists MTL Cannabis’s Wes’ Coast Kush as OG Kush × unknown, indica, with caryophyllene, pinene, humulene and bisabolol.
- Most of the Google results for the name are about MTL’s Wes’ Coast Kush, a Quebec-grown legal product, not a classic strain.
- AllBud’s West Coast OG (70% indica, about 21% THC) is a related name, not proven to be the same plant.
- Bud Cargo sells West Coast Kush as a $75 ounce deal ($2.68 a gram), the median of 47 ounce deals in stock.
Last updated 23 October 2026 from live stock · By the Bud Cargo team
What is the West Coast Kush strain?
West Coast Kush is a trade name for OG Kush-type cannabis rather than a single strain with a published pedigree. Leafly has no West Coast Kush page, and no seed company documents one. The most detailed public record comes from Quebec’s government cannabis retailer, the SQDC, which lists the strain behind MTL Cannabis’s Wes’ Coast Kush as OG Kush crossed with an unknown parent.
That fits how the name is used. OG Kush is the classic West Coast strain that built the region’s reputation for pine-and-fuel flower, and many growers sell their own OG Kush-type cuts as “West Coast Kush”. Two products with the same name can therefore come from different plants.
Which “West Coast Kush” products are out there?
| Name | Who sells it | Listed genetics | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wes’ Coast Kush | MTL Cannabis (legal, Quebec-grown) | OG Kush × unknown (SQDC) | Indica | Sold as flower and as 8 g dry sift hash; caryophyllene leads |
| West Coast OG | Strain database listing (AllBud) | West Coast OG Kush line × ruderalis | 70% indica | About 21% THC; citrus, pine and sweet |
| West Coast Kush ounce deal | Bud Cargo | Not published by the supplier | Kush-style hybrid | Pine, earth and citrus with a little spice; $75 for 28 g |
We list our ounce as a hybrid because that is how our supplier describes it, and we don’t claim it is the same plant as MTL’s cut.
Is West Coast Kush indica?
Mostly yes, though it depends on the cut. The SQDC files the West Coast Kush behind MTL’s Wes’ Coast Kush as an indica, and MTL calls it indica-dominant. AllBud’s West Coast OG is 70% indica. Our own ounce is sold as a Kush-style hybrid: uplifting at first, then steadily relaxing.
In practice, every version described so far finishes relaxed, which is what you would expect from OG Kush genetics. Our indica vs sativa vs hybrid guide explains why the labels are only a rough guide.
How strong is West Coast Kush?
There is no reliable average, because there is no single West Coast Kush. One MTL Cannabis lot of Wes’ Coast Kush flower was reviewed by Puff The Magic at 33.8% THC with 4.24% total terpenes, which is very high and specific to that lot. AllBud lists West Coast OG at about 21%.
Bud Cargo does not publish a lab result for its current ounce, so don’t assume the potency of a legal lot carries over. Start with a small amount and wait before taking more; Canada’s Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines also recommend favouring lower-THC products and using less often.
Which Kush strain is the strongest?
No Kush strain is reliably the strongest, because THC varies more between growers and lots than between names. The same name can test in the high teens from one grower and in the 30s from another, so the lab result on the lot in front of you matters more than the label.
What does West Coast Kush taste and smell like?
West Coast Kush smells of pine and earth, with citrus on top and a spicy finish. That matches the SQDC’s terpene list: caryophyllene (peppery spice) first, then pinene (pine needles), humulene (woody, hoppy) and bisabolol (soft floral). MTL describes a sweet, earthy, spicy smoke that ends with a diesel-like aftertaste, and AllBud lists citrus, pine and sweet for West Coast OG.
It is a traditional profile next to the dessert strains on most menus. Our terpenes guide explains what each of these compounds smells like.
What are the effects of West Coast Kush?
West Coast Kush is usually described as uplifting at first, then steadily relaxing. That two-stage pattern is typical of OG Kush-type cuts: a brighter head feel early on, settling into calm physical relaxation. AllBud’s most reported effect for West Coast OG is simply relaxing.
This describes what consumers and growers report, not a health claim. Most people treat it as an afternoon-into-evening strain rather than something to start the day with.
How does West Coast Kush compare with other Kush strains?
West Coast Kush sits in the classic pine-and-earth corner of the Kush family. Here is how it compares with Kush ounces in stock now:
| Strain | Genetics | Character | Ounce price |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Coast Kush | OG Kush-type, pedigree unpublished | Pine, earth and citrus; up then relaxed | $75 |
| OG Kush | The classic West Coast OG | Fuel, pine and lemon | $90 |
| King Kush | OG Kush × Grape (guide) | Grape and fuel, heavy evening | $75 |
| Skywalker OG | Skywalker × OG Kush (guide) | Fuel and spice, sedating | $60 |
| Purple Kush | Hindu Kush × Purple Afghani (guide) | Earthy grape, very indica | $83 |
At $75, West Coast Kush sits exactly at the median of the 47 ounce deals in stock, which run from $39 to $110.
Where to buy West Coast Kush online in Canada
Bud Cargo has the West Coast Kush ounce deal in stock for $75, about $2.68 a gram. It is sold as a full 28 g ounce only; for smaller weights, our premium AAAA+ flower is sold from a single gram. Everything else in this style is on the hybrid menu. An ounce is 28 g, just under the 30 g of dried cannabis an adult may carry in public under section 8 of the Cannabis Act.
Orders ship across Canada for $25 to BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, $30 to Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada, and $35 to the territories. Shipping is free on orders over $150 (over $250 to the territories). You can pay by Interac e-Transfer or credit card. Bud Cargo is a mail-order dispensary, not a provincially licensed retailer.
Frequently asked questions
Is West Coast Kush indica?
It depends on whose West Coast Kush. Quebec’s government retailer, the SQDC, lists the West Coast Kush behind MTL Cannabis’s Wes’ Coast Kush as an indica, and MTL calls it indica-dominant. Bud Cargo’s ounce is sold as a Kush-style hybrid. Expect a relaxed finish either way.
What are the genetics of West Coast Kush?
West Coast Kush has no single documented lineage. The SQDC lists OG Kush × unknown for the cut MTL Cannabis grows, and MTL describes OG Kush crossed with a mix of hybrids. Leafly has no West Coast Kush page, and no breeder publishes a full pedigree.
Is West Coast Kush the same as Wes’ Coast Kush?
Wes’ Coast Kush is MTL Cannabis’s brand name for its West Coast Kush, sold through legal stores such as the SQDC as flower and dry sift hash. Other growers, including Bud Cargo’s supplier, use the plain West Coast Kush name for their own OG Kush-type cuts, which may not be the same plant.
Is West Coast Kush the same as West Coast OG?
Not necessarily. AllBud lists West Coast OG as a 70% indica cross of a West Coast OG Kush line with ruderalis at about 21% THC. It shares the OG Kush background, but nothing documents that it is the same plant as any West Coast Kush.
How strong is West Coast Kush?
There is no database average. One MTL Cannabis lot of Wes’ Coast Kush flower was reviewed at 33.8% THC, which is a single-lot result rather than a typical figure. Bud Cargo does not publish a lab result for its current ounce, so start with a small amount.
Which Kush strain is the strongest?
No Kush strain is reliably the strongest, because THC varies more between growers and lots than between names. Lab results on Kush cuts range from the high teens to the 30s, so the test on a specific lot tells you more than the strain name does.
How much is an ounce of West Coast Kush?
At Bud Cargo the West Coast Kush ounce deal is $75 for a full 28 g as of 23 October 2026, about $2.68 a gram. That is the median of our 47 in-stock ounce deals.
Sources: SQDC, Wes’ Coast Kush (MTL Cannabis). Puff The Magic, Wes’ Coast Kush by MTL Cannabis. AllBud, West Coast OG. Public Health Agency of Canada, Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines. Cannabis Act (S.C. 2018, c. 16), section 8. Prices from Bud Cargo’s live in-stock catalogue, 23 October 2026.
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