PUBLIC MARKETS IN AND AROUND VICTORIA
PENINSULA COUNTRY MARKET- The Peninsula Country Market is a community market located at the Saanich Fairgrounds, set amid the farm fields of rural Central Saanich, against the backdrop of verdant Mount Newton and the Partr
idge Hills. This vibrant, open-air market has more than 50 vendors, offering farm-fresh produce, jams and jellies, honey, home-baked bread, cut flowers, as well as fine arts and crafts. Live music, hot coffee, great munchies, a "Kids' Korral" and more. Enjoy a country morning among friends. 1528 Stelly's Cross Rd.
SATURDAY MARKET - SALTSPRING ISLAND
The outdoor market is a prime reason people choose Salt Spring Island as a destination - and one of the reasons visitors keep returning. The "Market in the Park" takes place every Saturday from April to October, 8am to 4pm - rain or shine in Centennial Park, at the heart of Ganges. Since its origins many years ago as a local Gulf Island farmer's market, the Salt Spring Saturday Market has grown to near-bursting capacity. There is something here for everyone; the market is filled with the colors and flavors of more than 100 vendors of all types and ages. Many are the same who contribute towards Salt Spring's international reputation in the arts world - for being home to the greatest collection of artists in Canada. The bulk of the market is comprised of local artists, farmers, and food vendors who have all "made it, baked it, or grown it" themselves. This simple policy requirement is the essence of the market. Visitors are treated to local food, music and crafts, stemming from Salt Spring's unique brand of "island ingenuity. " Virtual visitors can experience the market by exploring these pages. While most market vendors are listed here, you'll find only few have web sites or email. As more artists and farmers get on-line, we'll link them to these pages. This site is growing daily. We invite you to return often. Better yet...come and see us in person.
Community Markets in VictoriaBastion Square Festival of the Arts
Juried artisan and open air marketplace, music and entertainment.
Bastion Square, downtown between Government Street to Wharf
Wednesdays through to Sundays, April 1 to October 10 - 10:30 to 5:30
(Always open for Canadian & US Holidays)
Contact: Toni Sinclair, 24 hour info line – 413-3144Government Street Public Market
An eclectic assortment of arts, crafts, retro, collectables, imports, food & entertainment.
1600 Block Government Street (between McPherson Theatre & China Town)
Sundays & Holiday Mondays, April 18 – September 26 - 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Contact: Thea Harris, 598-2593Folkfest Craft Market
Two Great Venues - Ship Point in the Inner Harbour featuring 70 professional juried Canadian craftspeople representing most craft mediums, and Centennial Square at Pandora & Douglas Street, home of the International Craft Market.
Hours of both venues are: 10:30 a.m. - 9:30 on weekdays & 10:30 a.m. to 10:0 p.m. on Canada Day, Fridays & Saturdays from June 26 – July 4
Contact: Ramona Froehle-Schacht, 592-4969Open Air Urban Farm Market
Specialty food items (like cheeses and smoked salmon), island-grown produce, fresh fish and meats, choral performances and cooking demonstrations.
Centennial Square (Pandora & Douglas Streets)
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Sundays from July 11 – September 12
Contact: Ramona Froehle-Schacht, 592-4969James Bay Community Market
Juried artisans/crafters, local farm produce, flowers, jams & music.
At Menzies Street & Superior Street (across from the James Bay Tearoom) 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (some farmers leave at 1:00 p.m) Every Saturday from May 1 - October 9
Contact: 381-5323 (message)Moss Street Market
An organic market – “make it, bake it or grow it yourself” plus artisans & entertainment.
Sir James Douglas School (at the corner of Fairfield Road & Moss Street)
The Moss Street Market is open Saturdays May through October from 10-2. We are located at the corner of Moss St. and Fairfield Rd. in Victoria. Our info line number is 361-1747 or www.mossstreetmarket.com
Commercial Markets
Big Barn Garden Shop and Market 477 9495
Jumbo Markets 478 1832
Market Square 386 2441
Red Barn Farm Market 479 8349