Local Food

Winter Farmers Market returns to Vancouver

The 2008–09 season of the Winter Farmers Markets in Vancouver hosts local, producer-direct vendors selling high-quality produce, meat, cheese and prepared foods every week.

By Becky Gavigan /

Credit: Flickr / Roland Tanglao

Saturday, November 8 was opening day for the 2008–09 season of the Winter Farmers Markets in Vancouver. At the market, located at Victoria Dr and Adanac St, find local, producer-direct vendors selling high-quality produce, meat, cheese and prepared foods every week. Experts are always on hand as well to give tips and inspiration for gardeners and guidance for shoppers.

Each week, the market also features hot food and coffee, entertainment, artisans selling quality local goods like jewellery and body care products, and information about local happenings. The market is a great place to meet friends, get to know your neighbours and enjoy all that is best about the Vancouver-Lower Mainland community. And it’s a great place to find those heirloom varieties of mushrooms, garlic, carrots and more!

Learn more
Vancouver Farmers Markets
1882 Adanac St., at Victoria Dr.
604-879-3276
www.eatlocal.org

Hours: 10–2pm every other week from November to April.

Complete list of vendors attending the Vancouver market

Complete list of B.C. Farmers Markets

Mark your calendars! The market dates are: November 8 and 22; December 6 and 20; January 3, 17 and 31; February 14 and 28; March 14 and 28; April 11 and 25.

Click the map below for the market’s location.

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