Best spring and summer farmers' markets to shop in Metro Vancouver
With spring in full swing and warmer weather on the horizon, the return of farmers’ markets in Metro Vancouver will be coming faster than you know.
It doesn’t matter if you want freshly made meals, BC-grown produce, handmade arts and crafts, or just a bustling atmosphere and lively entertainment, the markets in Metro Vancouver have everything you’re looking for.
Here is our guide to Metro Vancouver farmers’ markets to check out in spring and summer.
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Vancouver
Granville Island Public Market
Granville Island Public Market is open year-round and boasts stalls of fresh, colourful produce, homemade products, and tasty eats from the ocean, oven, and field. Grab items to go or order some grub from one of the many established food vendors at this indoor market to enjoy by the water.
When: Year-round
Time: 9 am to 6 pm. Holiday hours may vary
Where: 1661 Duranleau Street, Granville Island, Vancouver
Trout Lake Farmers’ Market
This farmers’ market began back in 1995 and became the cornerstone of the Vancouver Farmers’ Market collective of markets. One of the most popular of the markets, Trout Lake has food trucks on-site and a variety of vendors selling fresh local produce, locally made goods, and all things food.
When: Every Saturday From April 6 until October 26, 2024
Time: 9 am to 2 pm
Where: Lakewood Drive and East 13th Avenue, Vancouver
Mount Pleasant Farmers’ Market
What: Find fresh groceries, locally sourced produce, as well as artisanal food offerings at the Mount Pleasant Farmers’ Market, held weekly at Dude Chilling Park in Mount Pleasant
When: Every Sunday from May 19 to October 27, 2024
Time: 10 am to 2 pm
Where: Dude Chilling Park – 2300 Guelph Street, Vancouver
False Creek Farmers’ Market
See, taste, and indulge at this bustling weekday market. This market, which takes place at the Concord Community Park by the Telus World of Science, has replaced the former Main Street Farmers’ Market.
When: Every Thursday from June 6 to October 3, 2024
Time: 3 to 7 pm
Where: Concord Community Park – 50 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver
Kitsilano Farmers’ Market
What: Kitsilano Farmers’ Market takes place on Sundays in the parking lot of the Community Centre and offers a good selection of fresh local produce and gourmet treats to stock up on the week. There are also a number of artisan vendors and food trucks to check out at the market.
When: Every Sunday from May 5 until October 27, 2024
Time: 10 am to 2 pm
Where: Kitsilano Community Centre – 2690 Larch Street, Vancouver
West End Farmers’ Market
The West End’s charming, community-minded farmers’ market is open on Saturdays. Grab a coffee, peek at the adjacent community garden, and stock up on a vast array of locally grown foods.
When: Every Saturday from May 18 until October 26, 2024
Time: 9 am to 2 pm
Where: Comox Street (between Bute and Thurlow), Vancouver
Downtown Farmers’ Market
What: The pedestrian-friendly setting of the šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square (Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza) welcomes visitors to check out more than 25 vendors and farmers every Wednesday afternoon. Shop for produce, artisan goods, and more.
When: Every Wednesday from June 5 until December 18, 2024
Time: 2 to 6 pm
Where: šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square (Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza) – 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver
Riley Park Farmers’ Market – Summer
This large farmers’ market takes place in both winter and summer right by Nat Bailey Stadium. Expect stalls of fresh produce, food trucks, and other local goodies.
When: Every Saturday from April 6 to October 26, 2024
Time: 10 am to 2 pm
Where: 50 East 30th Avenue and Ontario Street, Vancouver
North Vancouver & West Vancouver
Ambleside Farmers’ Market
What: This popular seasonal Farmers’ Market takes place in Ambleside Park, at the foot of 13th Street, from May through October. Pick up fresh local food and goods from crafters and food artisans at this West Vancouver gathering spot.
When: Every Sunday from May 5 until October 27, 2024
Time: 9 am to 2 pm
Where: Ambleside Park – 1000 Argyle Avenue (the end of 13th Street), West Vancouver
North Vancouver’s Shipyards Night Market
What: North Vancouver’s Shipyards Night Market (SYNM) is celebrating its 11th anniversary in Lower Lonsdale in 2024. The popular free event takes place every Friday and features a beer garden, live music, market vendors and food trucks.
When: Every Friday from May 10 to September 13, 2024
Time: 3 to 10 pm
Where: The Shipyards — 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Cost: Free
New Westminster
New West Farmers’ Market
What: New West Farmers’ Market showcases dozens of vendors and food trucks each week. Shop for farm-fresh produce, local artisan items, gourmet prepared foods, and more while enjoying live entertainment.
When: Every Thursday from March 28 until November 7, 2024
Time: 3 to 7 pm
Where: Tipperary Park next to New West City Hall – 315 Queens Avenue, New Westminster
Richmond
Steveston Farmers’ and Artisans Market
The Steveston Farmers’ and Artisans Market will be operating on select Sundays in the parking lot of the Steveston Community Centre. The events will feature a mix of stalls, including food vendors, artists, and craftspeople.
When: May 5 and 19; June 2 and 16; July 7 and 21; August 4 and 18; September 1 and 15, 2024
Time: 10:30 am to 3:30 pm
Where: Steveston Community Centre parking lot – 4111 Moncton Street, Richmond
Richmond Country Farms
Family-owned and operated for over 40 years, Richmond Country Farms is the farm stand adjacent to Highway 99 off Steveston. Open from spring to just ahead of Christmas, the market has a bounty of fresh local produce and prepared goods.
When: Reopening daily in spring 2024
Time: 9 am to 7 pm
Where: 12900 Steveston Highway, Richmond
Kwantlen St. Farmers’ Market
What: The market is proud to highlight produce grown by student farmers in Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Sustainable Agriculture and Farm Schools in Richmond and Delta. The students learn ecologically sensitive agriculture practices.
When: Every Tuesday from May 14 until November 12, 2024
Time: 12 pm to 4 pm
Where: Minoru Plaza in front of Richmond Library and Cultural Centre – 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond
Athenia Acres Farm Markets
Athiana Acres is a 30-acre regenerative farm that offers a variety of freshly-harvested products from June through November each year. Pick up fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers throughout the seasons, and come back each month for its Community Markets with a variety of local businesses and restaurants.
When: Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from June 15 to November 17, 2024
Time: 2 to 7 pm (Wednesdays), 9 am to 4 pm (Saturdays and Sundays)
Where: 12800 No. 2 Road, Richmond BC
Richmond Night Market
What: Richmond Night Market is gearing up for another season filled with epic eats and live entertainment. This market draws crowds from across the province who travel to check out the rows on rows of vibrant cuisine and unique shopping along with the diverse lineup of nightly performances on the 50-foot stage.
When: Fridays to Sundays from April 26 to October 2024, plus some holiday Mondays
Time: Various hours
Where: 8351 River Road, Richmond (near Bridgeport Station)
Burnaby
Burnaby Artisan Farmers’ Market
What: Launched in June 2008, this open-air market offers visitors an assortment of food and craft stalls to peruse. Shop for fresh fruits and veggies as well as artisan goods while you listen to live entertainers.
When: Every Saturday from May 4 until October 26, 2024
Time: 9 am to 2 pm
Where: North Parking Lot of Burnaby City Hall – 4949 Canada Way at Deer Lake Parkway, Burnaby
Nikkei Garden Farmers Market
What: The Nikkei Garden Farmers Market hosts around 30 booths inside the garden and the lobby, including unique artisan creations and delicious food and teats. The twice-monthly event also features live performances, museum exhibits, Japanese cultural programs, a kids’ corner, and more.
When: The second and fourth Sundays from June 9 until October 27, 2024
Time: 10 am to 2 pm
Where: Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre – 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby
Brentwood Farmers’ Market
What: Head to The Amazing Brentwood every Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm to shop for farm-fresh produce, artisan crafts, baked goods and more. The event happens right on Brentwood Boulevard and also features live music to enjoy while you explore the vendors.
When: Every Sunday until September 29, 2024
Time: 10 am to 2 pm
Where: Brentwood Boulevard off Halifax Way at The Amazing Brentwood
Delta
Southlands Tsawwassen Farmers’ Market
What: This Delta farmers’ market features local produce, sweet treats, blooms, bevvies, artisans, live music, food trucks and more. There will also be themed celebrations on select dates throughout the season.
When: Every other Saturday from June 8 until November 9, 2024
Time: 10 am to 3 pm
Where: Market Square, Southlands – 6313 Market Avenue, Delta
Ladner Village Market
What: The Ladner Village Market takes over the heart of Ladner Village on select Sundays in the summertime. Head down to enjoy live music, tons of vendors, and much to see and taste.
When: June 9 and 23; July 14 and 28; August 11 and 25; September 8, 2024
Time: 10 am to 4 pm
Where: 5028 48th Avenue (between Delta and Elliott Streets) in Ladner Village, Delta
Surrey and White Rock
Surrey Urban Farmers’ Market
What: Located just steps away from the Surrey Central SkyTrain station and bus loop, Surrey Urban Farmers’ Market is a vibrant gathering place that aims to promote small-scale farmers, food producers, and artisans.
When: Every Saturday from June until October 2024
Time: 10 am to 3 pm
Where: Royal Kwantlen Park at the corner of 104th Street and Old Yale Road, Surrey
Clayton Community Farmers’ Market
What: Meet local farmers and handmade vendors at this weekly Farmers’ Market in Surrey. Each week also features food trucks as well as special events throughout the season at Clayton Community Centre.
When: May 5 and 26, June 2 and 23, July 7 and 21, August 11 and 25, September 8 and 22, October 6, 2024
Time: 10 am to 3 pm
Where: Clayton Community Centre – 7155 187A Street, Surrey
White Rock Farmers’ Market
Live music, over 80 vendors, and great local produce and food products make the White Rock Farmers’ Market a great community event for South Surrey and White Rock.
When: Every Sunday from April 21 to October 13, 2024
Time: 10 am to 2 pm
Where: 15154 Russell Avenue, White Rock (Beside Whaling Wall)
Tri-Cities and Maple Ridge
Coquitlam Farmers’ Market
What: The Coquitlam Farmers’ Market is celebrating its 27th year by gathering a curated lineup of farmers, bakers, crafters and makers, food trucks and more every Sunday.
When: Every Sunday from May 5 to October 2024
Time: 9 am to 1 pm
Where: Dogwood Pavilion Parking Lot – 1655 Winslow Avenue, Coquitlam
Port Moody Farmers’ Market
When: Every Wednesday from June until October 2024 (opening date TBA)
Time: 3 to 7 pm
Where: Port Moody Recreation Complex – 300 Ioco Road, Port Moody
Haney Farmers’ Market
When: Every Saturday from April 20 to October 26, 2024
Time: 9 am to 2 pm
Where: Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge
Pitt Meadows Farmers’ Market
When: Every Tuesday from June 4 until August 27, 2024
Time: 3 to 7 pm
Where: Spirit Square – 11985 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows
Port Coquitlam Farmers’ Market
When: Every Thursday from June 6 until September 26, 2024
Time: 3 to 7 pm
Where: Terry Fox Hometown Square, south of the Port Coquitlam Community Centre
Langley and Fort Langley
Fort Langley Village Farmers’ Market
What: Shop for fresh groceries (fresh foods picked from local farmers’ fields in the Fraser and Okanagan Valleys), along with plants, flowers, and other artisan goods at this weekly market in Fort Langley.
When: Every Saturday from April 6 until December 7, 2024
Time: 9 am to 3 pm
Where: St. Andrews Historic Church – 9025 Glover Road, Fort Langley
Langley Community Farmers’ Market
What: Discover local growers and makers and shop the finest food and artisan products from the Fraser Valley at Langley Community Farmers’ Market.
When: Wednesdays from June 5 until September 18, 2024
Time: 3 to 7 pm
Where: Derek Double Day Arboretum – 21177 Fraser Highway, Langley