Your guide to the Lower Mainland’s farmer’s markets
Posted May 27, 2021 9:41 am.
Last Updated May 27, 2021 9:44 am.
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Summer is coming, and what better way to spend a sunny afternoon than at your local farmers market, indulging in some local goodies, perusing gorgeous jewelry and accessories, and finding a wardrobe must-have?
We’ve done the hard work and sourced all the best farmers markets happening in every city across the Lower Mainland, so all you have to do is browse through the list, call up your friends, and make a whole day of it.
We recommend grabbing some brunch or lunch with your best friends on your favourite restaurant’s patio, then walking it off by strolling through the farmers market and discovering some unique treasures by local artisans, and finally taking your shopping haul to the nearest beach or park for a relaxing picnic in the sunshine!
Vancouver:
West End Farmers Market
May 22 to October 30, 2021
Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: near Nelson Park
Address: 1100 Comox St, between Bute & Thurlow
Website: eatlocal.org/markets/west-end
Note: First 30 minutes reserved for those vulnerable to COVID-19
Riley Park – Summer Market
May 1 to Oct 30, 2021
Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Riley Park
Address: 50 E 30th Ave & Ontario St
Website: eatlocal.org/markets/riley-park
Note: First 30 mins reserved for seniors (65+)
Trout Lake Farmers Market
May 1, 2021 – Oct 30, 2021
Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Trout Lake
Address: Lakewood Dr. & E 13th Ave.
Website: eatlocal.org/markets/trout-lake
Note: First 30 minutes reserved for those vulnerable to COVID-19
Kitsilano Farmers Market
May 2, 2021 – Oct 31, 2021
Sundays 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Kitsilano Community Centre
Address: 2690 Larch St, Vancouver
Website: eatlocal.org/markets/kitsilano
Note: First 30 minutes reserved for those vulnerable to COVID-19
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
May 23, 2021 – Oct 31, 2021
Sundays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Dude Chilling Park
Address: 8th Ave & Guelph St
Website: eatlocal.org/markets/mount-pleasant
Note: First 30 minutes reserved for those vulnerable to COVID-19
Downtown Farmers Market
Jun 2, 2021 – Oct 6, 2021
Wednesdays 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: near Vancouver Art Gallery
Address: W Georgia & Hornby St
Website: eatlocal.org/markets/downtown
Note: First 30 minutes reserved for those vulnerable to COVID-19
False Creek Farmers Market
Jun 3, 2021 – Oct 7, 2021
Thursdays 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Concord Community Park
Address: 50 Pacific Blvd
Website: eatlocal.org/markets/false-creek
Note: First 30 minutes reserved for those vulnerable to COVID-19
Surrey
Surrey Urban Farmers Market
June to October
Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Hawthorne Park
Address: 144th St, just off of 104th Ave
Website: surreymarket.org
Clayton Community Farmers Market
May to October
Select Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Clayton Heights Secondary School
Address: 7003 – 188 Street
Website: claytonfarmersmarket.org
Abbotsford
Abbotsford Farm & Country Market
May 1 to October 30, 2021
Saturdays from 9am – 12pm
Where: Jubilee Park
Address: 2552 McCallum Road
Website: afcm.ca
Burnaby
Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market
May through October
Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: North Parking Lot at Burnaby City Hall
Address: Canada Way and Deer Lake Parkway
Website: artisanmarkets.ca/our-markets/burnaby-artisan-farmers-market
Coquitlam
Poirier Street Farmers Market
May 2 to October 31, 2021
Sundays 9 s.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Behind the Poirier Library
Address: 575 Poirier Street
Website: makebakegrow.com/poirier-street-farmers-market
Delta
Ladner Village Market
Sundays, July 11 & 25, August 8 & 22, September 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: on 48th Avenue between Delta and Elliott streets
Address: 5028A 48th Avenue
Website: ladnervillagemarket.com
New Westminster
New West Summer Market
April 1 to November 4, 2021
Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Tipperary Park (next to New West City Hall)
Address: Queens ave at 3rd St
Website: newwestfarmers.ca
Note: 3:00-3:15 is reserved as priority entrance time for seniors, those with disabilities, and those with small children.
North Vancouver
Lonsdale Artisan Farmers Market
May through October
Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: East Plaza of Lonsdale Quay
Address: 123 Carrie Cates Court
Website: artisanmarkets.ca/our-markets/lonsdale-quay-farmers-market
Port Moody
Website: makebakegrow.com/port-moody-farmers-market
Richmond
Kwantlen St. Farmers Market
Tuesdays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Brighouse Park
Address: 7000 Minoru Boulevard
Website: kwantlenstmarket.ca
Steveston Farmers & Artisans Market
May 9 to September 5, 2021
Every second Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: adjacent to the Steveston Community Centre
Address: 4111 Moncton Street
Website: sfam.ca
West Vancouver
Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market
May through October
Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: west entrance of Ambleside Park
Address: 1000 Argyle Ave
Website: artisanmarkets.ca/our-markets/ambleside-market
White Rock
White Rock Farmers Market
May 2 to October 24, 2021
Sundays 10am – 2pm
Where: Miramar Plaza
Address: 15154 Russell Avenue
Website: whiterockfarmersmarket.ca
