Farmers Markets

BC is very rich in agriculture and farming especially in the Fraser Valley just outside of Vancouver.  The various farmer's markets are great places to get your fresh vegetables and fruits especially the world famous Chilliwack Corn. 

Most Farmers Markets in Vancouver runs from June to Octorber, on select days of the week or on weekends.


Granville Island Public Market (map)
604-666-6477
Vancouver's most famous public market, vendors here sell a mix of local and imported produce. During the late spring, summer, and fall several farmers have tables loaded with fresh produce. As well a small farmers' market operates in front of Carousel Theatre during the summer months (Every Thursday 9 am - 6 pm, May to October).
The Winters Famers' Market
First Sat of the month from Nov to April
10am - 2pm
1882 Adanac St at Victoria Drive (map)
West End Farmer's Market
July to early October
Nelson Park (Comox Street between Bute and Thurlow), (map)
604.879.3276.
Every Saturday from 9:30 am - 2 pm.
Fresh fruits and vegetables, hand made crafts
East Vancouver Farmer's Market
May to early October
Trout Lake Community Centre
3350 Victoria Dr. (map)
604.879.3276
Every Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Sale of produce from local farms, food, and crafts.

Riley Park at Nat Bailey Stadium
30th Ave & Ontario St. (map)
1 pm to 6 pm Wednesdays
June 6 to October 24, 2007

Holiday Market at Heritage Hall
3102 Main St. at East 15th Ave (map)
10 am to 5 pm
December 8th & 9th, 2007
All products are juried for quality, made in BC and sold by the producer only. Get the finest in food and gift items for the holidays.
Lonsdale Quay Farmer's Market (east side)
123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver (map)
Saturdays 10 am - 2 pm, May to late October
604-739-9002
Some of the best organic and conventional farmers in B.C. plus great bakers, jam makers, honey gathers, salsa makers. The market has great diversity in vendors and a good collection of crafter's who sell jewelry, children's decals, pottery, soaps, kids clothing and much more.
Ambleside Farmer's Market
The parking lot behind the Police Station on Bellevue between 13th and 14th Streets in Ambleside, West Vancouver (map)
10 am - 3 pm every Sunday
First Sunday in June to the last Sunday in October
Produce from organic and conventional farmers and a good selection of prepared foods including baking, syrups, jams, jellies, honey, salsas, anti pastas, plus B.C. crafts including jewelry, clothing, wrought iron, garden sculptures, soaps, pottery...