Eating local--or, at least, as local as possible--has become an aspiration for more and more Vancouverites. We understand that "locavore" eating helps both the environment (keeping our carbon footprint low) and our local growers and farmers; we also know how much better fresh fruits, vegetables, fish, and meats taste compared to those shipped from afar.
Which is where Vancouver Farmer's Markets come in. Scattered throughout Vancouver--there are now six major farmer's markets in the city, with a new Kerrisdale Farmer's Market debuting this July--Vancouver Farmer's Markets are the perfect spots for buying fresh, organic local food, as well as artisan crafts.
Vancouver Farmer's Markets typically run one day a week, from mid-May through early October. The Trout Lake and Kitsilano Farmers' Markets have already "opened" for the summer season (on May 12 and May 20, respectively), with markets in the West End, Main Street and Oak Street starting in early June. Find a complete list of 2012 farmer's markets dates/times/locations here: Vancouver Farmer's Markets 2012.
Photo by Dana Lynch
The long Victoria Day weekend marks the start of camping season in Vancouver (which runs from mid-May through September), and there are lots of options for outdoor fun to choose from, from family-friendly trips to Alice Lake or Golden Ears Provincial Park to backcountry camping for serious outdoorspeople.
Victoria Day (Monday, May 21) and the long May weekend are this weekend--so take advantage of the extra day to celebrate the start of summer season in Vancouver!