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, 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 12 - October 20, 2012
Photo by Dana Lynch
When: Saturdays, 9am - 2pm
Where: 15th Avenue & Victoria Drive, in the parking lot by Trout Lake
Kitsilano Farmers' Market - Sundays, May 20 - October 21, 2012
Photo by Dana Lynch
When: Sundays, 10am - 2pm
Where: W 10th Avenue & Larch Street, by Connaught Park
Main Street Station at Thornton Park - Wednesdays, June 6 - October 3, 2012
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
West End Farmers' Market - Saturdays, June 2 - October 20, 2012
Photo by Dana Lynch
When: Saturdays, 9am - 2pm
Where: Comox Street & Thurlow Street, by Nelson Park
New for 2012: Kerrisdale Farmers' Market - Saturdays, July 7 - October 6, 2012
Photo by Dana Lynch
When: Saturdays, 10am - 2pm
Where: East Boulevard between 37th and 41st Avenue (near Kerrisdale Arena)
Oak Street Farmers' Market - Wednesdays, starts June 6, 2012
When: Wednesdays, 3pm - 7pm
Where: Unitarian Church of Vancouver, at Oak Street & W 49th Avenue
Holiday Market - December 15, 2012
When: Saturday, 10am - 5pm
Where: Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive
