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
Photo by Dana Lynch
When: Saturdays, 9am - 2pm
Where: 15th Avenue & Victoria Drive, in the parking lot by Trout Lake
West End Farmers' Market - Saturdays, June 6 - October 24
Photo by Dana Lynch
When: Saturdays, 9am - 2pm
Where: Comox Street & Thurlow Street, by Nelson Park
Riley Park Farmers' Market - Wednesdays, June 10 - October 21
Photo 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
Kitsilano Farmers' Market - Sundays, June 7 - October 25
Photo by Dana Lynch
When: Sundays, 10am - 2pm
Where: W 10th Avenue & Larch Street, by Connaught Park
Winter Farmers' Market - Bi-Monthly, November - April
Photo by Dana Lynch
When: Alternate Saturdays, November - April; 2009 dates TBA
Where: WISE Hall, 1882 Adanac Street
