Guide to Vancouver Farmers Markets

Eating Local in Vancouver

Written by
Dana Lynch
Dana Lynch is a travel expert specializing in the Pacific Northwest who was a lead blogger for Tourism Vancouver and a writer for CNN's Insider Guide.
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Updated 06/26/19

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. Along with produce and plants, you'll also find crafts, prepared food, farm-raised meats and local seafood.

See also: Complete Guide to Eating Local Foods in Vancouver, BC

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Vancouver Farmers Markets - Summer & Fall/Winter

Vancouver Farmers Markets: Trout Lake Farmers Market
Photo by Dana Lynch

The eponymous Vancouver Farmers Markets are organized by a society of local farmers markets. There are five Vancouver Farmers Markets open in summer, and one open through fall/winter.

Summer Vancouver Farmers Markets:

  • Trout Lake Farmers Market (map): Saturdays, 9am - 2pm, May 7 - October 22, 2016
  • Kitsilano Farmers Market (map): Sundays, 10am - 2pm, May 8 - October 23, 2016
  • West End Farmers Market (map): Saturdays, 9am - 2pm, May 28 - October 22, 2016
  • Main Street Station at Thornton Park (map): Wednesdays, 2pm - 6pm, June 1 - October 5, 2016
  • Downtown Farmers Market (map): Thursdays, 2pm - 6pm, June 2 - October 27, 2016
  • Yaletown Farmers Market (map): Thursdays, 2pm - 6pm, May 5 - October 27, 2016
  • Mt Pleasant Farmers Market (map): Sundays, 10am - 2pm, June 12 - October 9, 2016

Fall/Winter Vancouver Farmers Market:

  • Winter Farmers Market at Nat Bailey Stadium (map): Saturdays, 10am - 2pm, November - April
  • Hastings Park (map): Sundays, 10am - 2pm, November - May
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Fresh Roots Good Food Market - Year-Round

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Photo by Scott Bell, via Fresh Roots Urban Farm Society

The CSA Fresh Roots Urban Farm Society has a year-round Market Stand where you can buy produce and flowers grown at Vancouver schoolyard once a month.

  • Fresh Roots Good Food Market at the Italian Cultural Centre (map): every other Wednesday, 4:30pm - 6:30pm, year-round
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Granville Island Farmers Market - Summer/Early Fall

Apples at Farmers Market Vancouver
Dana Lynch

Vancouver's oldest farmers market opens for summer right next to the Granville Island Public Market (where you can find local produce/meats/seafood year-round).

  • Granville Island Farmers Market (map): Thursdays, 10am - 3pm, June 2 - late-September, 2016
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UBC Farms Market - Summer/Early Fall

Fresh, local produce box from UBC Farms
Image Courtesy of UBC Farms

University of British Columbia (UBC) is home to UBC Farms, which hosts summer farmers markets from June - October.

  • On-site UBC Farms Market (map): Saturdays, 9am - 1pm, June 4 - October 29, 2016
  • On-site UBC Farms Evening Market (map): Tuesdays, 4pm - 6pm, June 14 - October/November, 2016
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