Summer Brings Farm Fresh Produce to the City
Discover Vancouver’s top 7 farmers markets near Kitsilano. Fresh produce, artisan goods, live music & community vibes await every weekend.
Vancouver Markets
By Elke Porter | WBN News Vancouver | May 20, 2025
In a city bursting at the seams with high-rises, high prices, and high expectations, Vancouverites are increasingly carving out space—both physical and mental—for something refreshingly down-to-earth: farmer’s markets. More than just weekend distractions, these pop-up markets have become micro-economies of freshness, flavour, and fiercely loyal followings. In the face of urban sprawl, food insecurity, and big-box convenience, Vancouver’s farmers, fishers, bakers, and growers are finding new gold in small-scale, seasonal harvests.
The appeal is obvious: real people selling real food with real stories behind every carrot, loaf, or jar of honey. These markets are not only feeding hungry households—they’re nourishing a community movement rooted in sustainability and connection.
Here are seven of the top farmer’s markets closest to Kitsilano that offer more than produce—they provide a sense of place and purpose:
1. Granville Island Public Market (1669 Johnston St.)
Open year-round, this bustling indoor market is a feast for the senses. From Longliner Seafood’s daily catch to Lee’s legendary donuts, it’s a cornerstone of Vancouver’s local food scene.
2. Kitsilano Farmers Market (W 10th Ave & Larch St.)
Held Sundays through the summer, this market is a neighbourhood favourite with over 50 vendors under crisp white tents. Expect artisan bread, BC-grown berries, and local honey.
3. Trout Lake Farmers Market (John Hendry Park)
Lively and eclectic, this market is one of the city’s largest. It features fresh farm fare, live music, and a true family vibe every Saturday.
4. False Creek Farmers Market (Creekside Park)
A summer gem on Thursdays with a curated mix of food trucks, fresh greens, and Vancouver-roasted coffee.
5. Downtown Farmers Market (Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza)
Wednesdays bring produce, pastries, and local crafts to Robson Square—ideal for a lunch-break browse or midweek grocery run.
6. West End Farmers Market (Comox St. between Bute & Thurlow)
Compact yet vibrant, this market serves up the best of local agriculture and street food behind St. Paul’s Hospital.
7. Riley Park Farmers Market (Ontario St. & E 30th Ave.)
Tucked beside Nat Bailey Stadium, it offers a robust Saturday selection and is easily combined with a stroll through Queen Elizabeth Park.
In Vancouver, farmer’s markets aren’t just growing produce—they’re growing community. These lively spaces offer much more than fresh food: they host live entertainment, artisan pop-ups featuring handmade goods, wellness booths, kids’ craft corners, sports demos, and even yoga in the park. From a busker strumming a guitar to a beekeeper explaining honey extraction, these markets cultivate not just nourishment, but local culture, creativity, and connection in the heart of the city.
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