Vancouver Markets: Flea Markets, Summer Markets, Craft Fairs and Farmer's Markets
Granville Island Public Market is a great free place to stroll around- there are lots to look at and food in the market is relatively inexpensive. Outside entertainment (music, theatre, circus acts) is year around!
Location: Underneath the Granville Street bridge- south side
http://www.granvilleisland.com/
Farmer’s Markets - There are farmer’s markets in Vancouver that run May to October. Come and see where your food comes from! Check website for exact dates as they change annually.
Farmer’s Markets in Vancouver BC: http://www.eatlocal.org/
UBC Farmer’s Market:
6182 South Campus Road
UBC
604-822-5092
http://www.landfood.ubc.ca/ubcfarm/
Trout Lake Farmers Market – 9-2pm-Saturdays -May to October
Location: Parking Lot -John Hendry Park at Trout Lake (at East 13th Avenue)
West End Farmer’s Market - 9am-2pm Saturdays June - October
Location: 1100 Block - Comox Street (across from Nelson Park)
Main Street Farmer’s Market - 3pm-7pm- Wednesdays- June- September
1100 Block Station Street (Thornton Park)
Kitsilano Farmers Market - May to October - 10am- 2pm-Sundays
2690 Larch Street- Parking Lot-Kitsilano Community Centre (at West 10th Avenue)
Holiday Market – December, ONE DAY ONLY - CHECK WEBSITE FOR EXACT DATE
10am - 6pm
3250 Commercial Drive- Croatian Cultural Centre
North Shore Farmer’s Markets http://www.northshorefarmersmarkets.com/
Ambleside Farmer's Market and Craft Show - West Vancouver- First Sunday of the month- 1pm
Burnaby Market - First Saturday of the month 12pm
Lonsdale Quay Market - First Saturday of the month at 2pm
Vancouver Art, Produce, Craft and Fashion Markets
Portobello West Fashion and Art Market - Vancouver’s version of the famous London market has everything and anything. Admission is only a toonie. Held the last Sunday of every month at the Rocky Mountaineer train station.
1755 Cottrell Street
Vancouver BC
http://www.portobellowest.com/
Lonsdale Quay Market - This gem of the North Shore is a perfect way to cap off a Seabus ride. Hang out and watch flamenco dancers on the outdoor stage or browse the shops inside.
Location:
http://www.lonsdalequay.com/
Westminster Quay River Market - Visit historic New Westminster- 70,000 square feet of shops and vendors.
Location:
www.rivermarket.ca
Vancouver Flea Market - old style market that sells one of a kind items. Antiques, odds and sods, and a Farmer’s market will be coming in September 2010.
Location: 703 Terminal Avenue Vancouver BC V6A 2M2
http://www.vancouverfleamarket.com/home/index.php
Chinatown Night Market: Come and browse, eat and enjoy Vancouver’s only late night market! Night Market- fun for the whole family! Spend nothing, a little or a lot! Free admission!
Date: May 14 to Sep. 5, 2010. Every Fri., Sat. & Sun.
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Location: Corner of Keefer St. / Main St.- Downtown Vancouver
(Between Main & Columbia St.)
Summer Night Market in Richmond
Just a hop skip and a jump over the bridge to the original night market!
12631 Vulcan Way, Richmond, BC, V6V 1J7
604-278-8000
http://www.summernightmarket.com/main/default.asp
http://www.vcma.shawbiz.ca/
Market Restaurants
Market at the Shangri-La Hotel
It’s not a market it’s a restaurant called Market. Located in the beautiful Shangri La Hotel, in the heart of downtown Vancouver.
Four options: Intimate / casual café, outdoor patio, raw bar, and formal dining room.
Location: 1128 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6E 0A8
604- 689 1120
Market Stores in Vancouver BC
Stong’s Market-
This grocery store is one of Vancouver’s oldest. Terrific samples and a great deli.
Location: 4560 Dunbar Street Vancouver BC
http://www.stongs.com/
Choices Market-
Locally owned and operated organic market. Many locations throughout Vancouver.
Check their website to find the one nearest you!
Whole Foods Market/Capers
This famous gourmet grocery store now has 4 locations in Vancouver: Cambie Street, Kitsilano, Robson, and West Vancouver. Great samples and friendly staff!
Locations:
3277 Cambie Street
Vancouver, BC
(604) 909-2988
2285 West 4th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6K 1N9
604.739.6676
Whole Foods Market
925 Main St,
West Vancouver, BC V7T 2Z3
604.678.0500
Whole Foods Market
1675 Robson Street,
Vancouver, BC V6G 1C8
604.687.5288
www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Greens
The newest organic market on Broadway and Maple-locally owned and operated
1978 West Broadway
Vancouver BC
604.568.3079
www.greensmarket.ca
Robson Public Market
A 2 level family favourite! A shopping centre with fresh salad bar, seafood, and daily essentials.
1610 Robson Street (at Cardero)
Vancouver, BC V6G 1C7
http://www.robsonpublicmarket.com/
Sunrise Markets Inc.
Cheap groceries on the edge of Chinatown!
300 Powell St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6A 1G4
604-685-8019
The Bakers Market:
Locally made tasty treats! Stop by and sample! Free parking!
Location:
408 East Kent Avenue South-off Marine Drive in South Vancouver
Vancouver, BC , V5X 2X7
Unit 115 - Enter through the back door
http://www.bakersmarket.com/