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Eating Local in Vancouver

By Dana Lynch, About.com

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. Held weekly during the summer and bi-monthly throughout the year, these urban markets make it possible to eat local and organic all year long.

Along with produce and plants, you'll also find crafts, prepared food, farm-raised meats and local seafood.

Trout Lake Farmers' Market - Saturdays, May 16 - October 10

Trout Lake Farmers' Market VancouverPhoto by Dana Lynch

When: Saturdays, 9am - 2pm

Where: 15th Avenue & Victoria Drive, in the parking lot by Trout Lake

Map to Trout Lake Farmers' Market

West End Farmers' Market - Saturdays, June 6 - October 24

Organic, local tomatoes at Vancouver Farmers' MarketsPhoto by Dana Lynch

When: Saturdays, 9am - 2pm

Where: Comox Street & Thurlow Street, by Nelson Park

Map to West End Farmers' Market

Riley Park Farmers' Market - Wednesdays, June 10 - October 21

Organic, local greens at Vancouver Farmers' MarketsPhoto by Dana Lynch

When: Wednesdays, 3pm - 7pm

Where: Thornton Park, across from the historic Canadian National Railway Station and walking-distance to the Main Street SkyTrain

Map to Riley Park Farmers' Market

Kitsilano Farmers' Market - Sundays, June 7 - October 25

Organic, local apples at Vancouver Farmers' MarketPhoto by Dana Lynch

When: Sundays, 10am - 2pm

Where: W 10th Avenue & Larch Street, by Connaught Park

Map to Kitsilano Farmers' Market

Winter Farmers' Market - Bi-Monthly, November - April

Organic, local walnuts at Vancouver Farmers MarketPhoto by Dana Lynch

When: Alternate Saturdays, November - April; 2009 dates TBA

Where: WISE Hall, 1882 Adanac Street

Map to Winter Farmers' Market

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