High Tide Inc. (“High Tide” or the “Company”) (TSXV: HITI) (OTCQB: HITIF) (FRA:2LY), a retail-focused cannabis corporation enhanced by the manufacturing and distribution of consumption accessories, announced today that its new META Cannabis retail store, located at 87 Clarence Street, in Ottawa, Ontario, has begun selling recreational cannabis products for adult use. The new store represents High Tide’s 83^rd branded retail location across Canada, and 17^th in Ontario, selling recreational cannabis products and consumption accessories. The new Ottawa store is situated within the High traffic ByWard Market which is a major tourist destination. The new store is also within walking distance of the popular Major’s Hill Park.

“The opening of this new Ottawa store represents yet another milestone towards our commitment to open 30 branded retail locations across Ontario by September of this year,” said Raj Grover, President and Chief Executive Officer of High Tide. “The ByWard Market store will follow our unique one-stop cannabis shop model in this iconic and high traffic neighbourhood,” added Mr. Grover.