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Now that the summer farmer’s markets have wrapped up for the season, you might be thinking that it’ll be harder than usual to get access to those super tasty, farm-fresh veggies and fruits you’ve come to expect from local markets…
Luckily, Vancouver boasts several year-round markets that offer a one-of-a-kind chance to stay stocked with fresh goodness all through the long Vancouver winter season.
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Riley Park (Nat Bailey)
Previously known as the Nat Bailey Stadium market, the market was renamed after changing into a year-round event. Featuring over 30 producers and a wide array of food and coffee trucks, the market is the place to be on chilly, Saturday mornings. Until Oct 27, the market is open at Riley Park Plaza, before expanding in size and moving to Nat Bailey Stadium starting November 3rd. (More info)
When: Every Saturday until April 28, 2019
Hours: 10am – 2pm
Location: Nat Bailey Stadium – 4601 Ontario Street, Vancouver
Cannery Farmers’ Market
The Cannery Farmers’ Market takes place both indoors and outside of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site in Steveston village in Richmond, rain or shine (or snow!). Admission to the museum is FREE on market days. You can expect local artisanal products and fresh fruits, vegetables, and meats. (More info)
When: Sundays from October 21, 2018, to April 28, 2019
Hours: 10 am – 3 pm
Location: 12138 Fourth Avenue, Richmond
Photo Credit – Julia Kalinina for thunderbird.ca
Hastings Park Farmers’ Market
Opening in November, the Hastings Park Winter Farmers’ Market features over 30 farmers and producers selling their winter produce, ethically-raised meats, artisanal cheese, bread, craft alcohol, and more. This year’s edition of the market has more than 20 new vendors. (More Info)
When: Sundays from November 4, 2018, to April 28, 2019
Hours: 10 am – 2 pm
Location: 2901 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
Full details on Vancouver’s winter farmers markets are available on the EatLocal website.
