For the past few years, a group of fungi called mushrooms has been getting more attention than ever in Canada. But they’re not the ordinary supermarket variety. These psychedelic fungi, known as magic mushrooms or shrooms, contain a mind-altering chemical called psilocybin that can cause people to see, hear, and feel things that aren’t real, or experience hallucinations. They’re illegal to grow, sell or possess in Canada unless you’re participating in a research study or have a special permit from Health Canada with a doctor’s approval.

But that’s changing, thanks to a high court ruling and new interest in the drug. A handful of mushroom shops have popped up across the country, and the number seems to be growing as more people explore alternatives to traditional medications for mental wellness.

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While cannabis advocates worked for decades to raise awareness before it was legalized, Magic Mushrooms Canada is doing their part to make the drug more mainstream, including through a new type of consumption: infused drinks. A few Ottawa-area stores—including Zoomers, a buzzy company with investment from celebrities like Rosario Dawson and Nina Dobrev that makes TikTok-famous “Psychedelic Water”—have started selling gummies, teas and chocolate bars that contain mushrooms and psilocybin.

The products aren’t as potent as the mushrooms themselves, but they can help users ease into a trip with less risk and fewer side effects. They’re also a convenient way for those who are worried about breaking the law to still enjoy some of the magic without the hassle of buying and growing the mushrooms themselves.