Vancouver farmers' markets 2015 guide

By Vancity Buzz

Vancouver’s farmers’ markets offer a great chance to explore what’s in season, and for consumers to get to learn more about where their food is coming from, new ways to prepare it, and spend some time out in the community.

  • Granville Island Public Market

    http://granvilleisland.com/public-market

    Open all year long, the Public Market at Granville Island is a favourite destination for locals and tourists alike.

  • Trout Lake Farmers’ Market

    http://eatlocal.org/markets/trout-lake/

    One of the most popular of the markets, Trout Lake has food trucks on site, and lots to see and do.

  • West End Farmers’ Market

    http://eatlocal.org/markets/west-end/

    Grab a cup of coffee, peek at the adjacent community gardens, and take a stroll with your purchases at Nelson Park.

  • Kitsilano Farmers’ Market

    http://eatlocal.org/markets/kitsilano/

    The Kits market takes place Sundays in the parking lot of the Community Centre, and has a Bike Valet for shoppers on two wheels, and lots nearby for families to do.

  • Main Street Station Farmers’ Market

    http://eatlocal.org/markets/main-st-station/

    This market features vendors lined up on the east side of Thornton Park on the sidewalk along Station Street, within ideal reach on foot for bus and SkyTrain users.

  • Kerrisdale Farmers’ Market

    http://eatlocal.org/markets/kerrisdale/

    The Kerrisdale Farmers’ Market lines East Boulevard every Saturday, bringing out the locals in one of Vancouver’s oldest communities.

  • Mt Pleasant Farmers’ Market

    http://eatlocal.org/markets/mt-pleasant/

    The Mt. Pleasant Farmers’ Market is one of the newer kids on the Vancouver Farmers’ Market’s block, but it has quickly become a focal point of the community, bringing familiar vendors and neighbourhood faces together Sundays.

  • Yaletown Farmers’ Market

    http://eatlocal.org/markets/yaletown/

    A very urban market indeed, the pedestrian-friendly streets of Yaletown welcome vendors and farmers Thursday afternoons and evenings for a terrific food and shopping experience, right at the Yaletown-Roundhouse Canada Line station.

  • Oak Street Farmers’ Market

    http://www.oakstreetmarket.ca/

    This young South Vancouver market boasts all Certified Organic produce, meat, and eggs. It’s run by the Unitarian church, with a goal of connecting locals to their food and farmers.

  • River District Farmers’ Market

    http://www.riverdistrict.ca/events/river-district-market/

    This market offers a unique riverfront gathering place in a burgeoning local community. Shop from vendors and artisans, and soak up some local colour.

  • UBC Farm markets

    http://ubcfarm.ubc.ca/food-production/farm-markets/

    The Centre for Sustainable Food Systems operates the [UBC Farm](http://ubcfarm.ubc.ca/), and three weekly farm markets (June through October) on campus, providing students, faculty, and staff the chance to engage with the community and support local farming.

  • Il Mercato Italian Night Market

    http://www.italianculturalcentre.ca/

    The market brings together the tastes of Italy with fresh produce grown locally, in addition to delicious food prepared by Il Centro’s chef and handmade products from local artisans.

  • Plaza of Nations Night Market

    http://www.northshoregreenmarkets.com/plaza-of-nations.html

    The market brings together the tastes of Italy with fresh produce grown locally, in addition to delicious food prepared by Il Centro’s chef and handmade products from local artisans.

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