Farmers' Markets
Here are the most popular farmers' markets in the Victoria area & around Vancouver Island:
- Esquimalt Community Market
Esquimalt Town Square, behind the Municipal Hall
250-385-7658
Wednesday evenings 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, from mid-May to end of September
The Esquimalt Community Market, situated in the Town Square behind the Municipal Hall and Library, brings a breath of fresh air along with fresh organic local produce, farm-fresh eggs, deliciously decadent baked goods, arts, crafts, soaps, jams and preserves, kids' activities, music, coffee.
- Government Street Market
no information provided
- James Bay Community Market
Saturdays, 9 AM to 3 PM
Corner of Menzies and Superior
Phone (250) 381 5323
- Luxton Station Market, Langford
Luxton Fairgrounds (1040 Marwood Ave), Langford
Saturday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm : Open June to October
250-507-5767
A new (and growing) community market including fresh local produce, arts & crafts, baked goods, music and activities for kids. Free information tables for community groups. Concession stand (hot dogs, burgers, coffee, tea and cold drinks).
- Moss Street Community Market
Saturdays, 10 AM to 2 PM, May to October
Sir James Douglas Elementary School, Fairfield and Moss Streets
Phone (250) 361 1747
The oldest and largest organic farmers' market in Victoria. All vendors at this market bake it, make it, or grow it, and all products are pre-approved. etc. Once each month the market features special events: "Bike to Market Day" in June; "The Moss St. Paint-In" in mid-July (10 am to 4 pm); "Kids' Day" in mid-August (10 am to 3 pm); and "Appropriate Technology Day" in mid-September (10 am to 3 pm).
- Metchosin Farmer's Market
Metchosin Municipal Grounds, Happy Valley Road (behind the Fire Hall), Metchosin, BC
(250) 474 3156
Sundays, 11 AM to 2 PM, May to October
Metchosin grown fruits and vegetables from Certified Organic growers and traditional farmers as well as baking, honey & jams, soaps & lotions, free range eggs, fresh-cut flowers, bedding plants and herbs etc.
- Saltspring Island Market in the Park
8 AM to 4 PM, April to October
Centennial Park Ganges
250-538-8590
Vendor permits available to established Salt Spring residents only.
- Sooke Country Market
Saturdays, 10 AM to 2 PM, May 12 to September 29
Otter Point Road
Phone (250) 642 7166
- Peninsula Country Market, Saanichton
Saturdays, 9 AM to 1 PM, June 16 to October 6th
Saanich Fairgrounds
250-652-1968
Open-air market with fresh in-season produce; home-baked bread; honey; preserves; arts & crafts, and more.
Live music is performed weekly from approximately 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
- Sooke Country Market
Sooke Elementary School on Sooke Road (5614 Woodlands Road), Sooke, BC V0S 1N
Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm: from May to September, plus December.
250-642-7528
Busy, family-oriented market features 12 to 20 local vendors selling local certified organic produce, seasonal fruits, jams and preserves, fresh home baking, herbs, plants, knitting, paintings, jewelry, crafts.
Christmas Show features regular market vendors, plus about a dozen more with all sorts of enticing items (baking, sewing, jams / preserves / pickles, a variety of paintings, et al), and it takes place at
There are a number of other farmers markets around Vancouver Island:
- Market in the Square, Duncan
Downtown Duncan by City Hall
Saturday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm: March to October
250-746-9376
Market in the Square is a lively, Saturday market located in the heart of beautiful downtown Duncan, featuring farm-fresh products, local crafters, artisans, bakers, and live entertainment on City Square stage.
- Duncan Farmers' Market
At the Sun Valley Mall, corner of the TransCanada Hwy and Boys Rd, just south of Duncan, BC.
250-743-7055
Saturday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, year-round.
One of Vancouver Island's largest and most popular Farmers' Market, open year round with 80 vendors.
- Gabriola Island Farmers' Market, Gabriola Island
no details provided
- Qualicum Beach Farmers' Market
Fir and Memorial in downtown Qualicum Beach
Saturday 8:30 am - 12:00 noon, from Victoria Day (May) until Thanksgiving (October)
250-752-3087
This village Farmers Market specializes in fresh produce and value-added products. With different entertainment each week, so residents & visitors can meet and socialize.
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