Vancouver Farmers Markets: Summer season guide
If you're looking to buy fresh and locally produced products, this is the time of year to start heading regularly to the local Vancouver Farmers Markets.
Offering everything from fresh fruits and veggies to meat and poultry, baked goods to artisan creations, Vancouver's summer season farmers markets have something for everyone.
Here is a guide to the six farmers markets, some open now and some opening soon.
Yaletown Farmers Market (moving to Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza on June 2)
Find fresh fruits and veggies, baked goods, artisan food, and more at this urban farmers market located just outside the Yaletown-Roundhouse Station. Enjoy it while it lasts, as the market will be moving to Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza effective on June 2, 2016.
When: Thursdays 2 to 6 p.m.
Dates: May 5 to October 27, 2016
Where: 1200 Mainland Street
More info:http://eatlocal.org/markets/yaletown/
Trout Lake Farmers Market
Located at the North parking lot of Jon Hendry Park, this is known as Vancouver’s longest-running farmers market, featuring all your favourite local goods as well as food and coffee trucks.
When: Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dates: May 7 to October 22, 2016
Where: Lakewood Drive and 13th Avenue, East Vancouver
More info: http://eatlocal.org/markets/trout-lake/
Kitsilano Farmers Market
Both organic and conventional products are offered, including meat, cheese, seafood, and plants. Make it a family trip—enjoy food and music, with a playground and waterpark nearby.
When: Sundays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dates: May 8 to October 23, 2016
Where: Kitsilano Community Centre, 2690 Larch Street
More info: http://eatlocal.org/markets/kitsilano/
Main Street Station Farmers Market
Make your way here via walking, bus, or Skytrain. This easy-to-access mid-week farmers market offers everything from produce to meat and cheese, hot food to chef demonstrations.
When: Wednesdays 2 to 6 p.m.
Dates: June 1 to October 5, 2016
Where: 1100 Station Street
More info: http://eatlocal.org/markets/main-st-station/
West End Farmers Market
In addition to local produce, visitors can also find prepared foods, crafts, and coffee at this relaxed market in the heart of the West End.
When: Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dates: May 28 to October 22, 2016
Where: 1100 block of Comox Street
More info: http://eatlocal.org/markets/west-end/
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
One of the newest farmers markets to join the city, this East Side hub still features long-time vendors, all at a sweet community gathering location.
When: Sundays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dates: June 12 to October 9, 2016
Where: 2300 Guelph Street
More info: http://eatlocal.org/markets/mt-pleasant/
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