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Guide to Vancouver Farmers Markets

Eating Local in Vancouver

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By now, we all know the benefits of eating local--it keeps our carbon footprint low, helps the environment and supports our local growers and farmers. But there's a great foodie benefit too: Fresher fruits and vegetables burst with greater flavour than their flown-in counterparts.

Vancouver Farmers Markets have been flourishing in the city since their debut in 1995. Along with produce and plants, you'll also find crafts, prepared food, farm-raised meats and local seafood.

1. Vancouver Farmers Markets - Summer & Fall/Winter

Vancouver Farmers Markets: Trout Lake Farmers MarketPhoto by Dana Lynch

The eponymous Vancouver Farmers Markets are organized by a society of local farmers markets. There are five Vancouver Farmers Markets open in summer, and one open through fall/winter.

Summer Vancouver Farmers Markets:

  • Trout Lake Farmers Market (map): Saturdays, 9am - 2pm, May 11 - October 19, 2013
  • Kitsilano Farmers Market (map): Sundays, 10am - 2pm, May 12 - October 20, 2013
  • West End Farmers Market (map): Saturdays, 9am - 2pm, June 1 - October 19, 2013
  • Main Street Station at Thornton Park (map): Wednesdays, 3pm - 7pm, June 5 - October 2, 2013
  • Kerrisdale Farmers Market (map): Saturdays, 10am - 2pm, June 15 - October 12, 2013

    Fall/Winter Vancouver Farmers Market:

  • Winter Farmers Market at Nat Bailey Stadium (map): Winter 2013 Dates TBA
  • 2. Oak Street Farmers Market - Summer/Early Fall

    vancouver farmers marketsPhoto by Dana Lynch

    The Oak Street Farmers Market is the only Metro Vancouver farmers market to sell only organic produce and meat.

  • Oak Street Farmers Market (map): Wednesdays, 3pm - 7pm, June 5 - October 30, 2013
  • 3. Granville Island Farmers Market - Summer/Early Fall

    vancouver farmers markets: granville island farmers marketPhoto Courtesy of granvilleisland.com

    Vancouver's oldest farmers market opens for summer right next to the Granville Island Public Market (where you can find local produce/meats/seafood year-round).

  • Granville Island Farmers Market (map): Thursdays, 9am - 3pm, June 6 - late-October, 2013
  • 4. Shangri-La Farmers Market - Summer

    vancouver farmers markets: shangri-la farmers marketImage Courtesy of Shangri-La

    An atypical "luxury" farmers market organized by the Shangri-La Hotel, this downtown farmers market specializes in local, gourmet prepared foods.

    Shangri-La Farmers Market (map): Alternate Sundays (twice monthly), May 18 - September 22, 2013

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