Vancouver's Winter Farmers Market.
October 01 2021, Mercedes-Benz Vancouver
Winter squash. Natural cheeses. Wild mushrooms. Organic bread. There are a ton of delicious reasons to visit your local Vancouver Farmers Market this winter season, and we’ve got the lowdown on locations and vendors to check out.
There are two bustling weekend Farmers Markets to enjoy when the autumn markets close for the season: the Saturday market at Riley Park, located at 50 E 30th Ave. & Ontario St. (November 6, 2021 - April 23, 2022) and the Sunday market at Hastings Park, located at 2901 E Hastings St. inside the centre grounds (November 7, 2021 - April 24, 2022).
On those rainy (or snowy) winter weekends, browsing the very best of the season’s local produce, baked goods, organic meats, artisanal cheeses, and fresh flowers can be a definite pick-me-up. Looking for a seasonal gift of cider, mead, or kombucha? The market has you covered. Searching for a locally made chocolate bar treat, or a French-inspired pastry? You’ll likely find your craving here. Among the many vendors, these two winter markets have a number of fan favourites worth seeking out; below are three, as food for thought.
If you spot Whistler Harvest, be sure to stop by for a few bags of wild or cultivated gourmet mushrooms such as BC-foraged pine mushrooms, chanterelles, and lobster mushrooms. These West Coast favourites are sold alongside fun “grow your own mushroom” kits, which make for a tasty and enjoyable winter pastime for the aspiring mycologists out there.
For the seafood-lovers out there, head to Blue Comet Seafoods for a range of 100% local, wild, and sustainable seafood from the coastal waters of British Columbia. From candied sockeye salmon to smoked sockeye lox and everything in between, their products are all certified Ocean Wise® and 100% delicious.
For something that’s worth picking up for yourself, and a holiday gift or two, seek out Seed to Culture. This company of farming fermenters hail from Lillooet, BC, and grow all the food used to ferment their products such as cabbage, carrots, beets, fennel, cucumbers, hot peppers, and more. They are scheduled to pop up at the markets once a month throughout the winter season.
Marking your calendars for these two weekend Vancouver Farmers Markets is a wonderful way to support local and eat healthy throughout the winter season–a wintertime win-win!
