Summer Markets in Greater Victoria 2024
Posted by Niels Madsen on
Summer is finally upon us, and one of the best activities to do is explore local farmers markets. In Victoria, we're lucky to have many amazing markets offering fresh produce, drinks, crafts, baked goods, jewellery, great food, live music, and more. Why not choose a different market each week and discover some amazing finds! Here are a dozen markets happening this year throughout Greater Victoria. Check them out and find your new favourite!
Esquimalt Farmers Market - Gorge Park
Where: Gorge Park
When: Mondays 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, June 17th – September 16th
Website: www.esquimaltmarket.com
Esquimalt Farmers Market - Memorial Park
Where: Memorial Park
When: Thursdays 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, April 4th - September 12th
Website: www.esquimaltmarket.com
Community farmers market committed to healthy & local living, relationship building and environment. When you shop at farmers markets, you're not just getting delicious produce—you're supporting hardworking farmers who put their heart and soul into what they grow. As a trial for the 2024 season, we are allowing dogs at both of our outdoor market locations.
Sidney Street Market
Where: Beacon Avenue
When: Thursdays 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, June 6th – September 5th
Website: www.sidney.ca/events-and-attractions/sidney-street-market
Thousands of people flock to downtown Sidney on market nights to check out unique vendors, enjoy live entertainment, and grab a bite to eat.
Bastion Square Market
Where: Bastion Square
When: Thursdays to Sundays 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, Late April – Early October
Website: downtownvictoria.ca/event/bastion-square-market
The market endeavours to revitalize Bastion Square by bringing vibrancy, art, the support of local businesses and community engagement to the square. Each day features a variety of local artisans, a lunchtime music series featuring local musicians, as well as the addition of resellers (upcycled, repurposed, vintage and thrifted items) on Sundays. Come enjoy live music and the amazing diverse works of crafters and artisans. All locally made, there’s something for everyone!
Goldstream Farmers Market
Where: Veterans Memorial Park
When: Saturdays 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, May 4th – October 12th
Website: langford.ca/calendar/goldstream-farmers-market
A farmers’ market located in the heart of Langford BC where everything is homemade, handmade or home grown. Vendors offer local fruits and vegetables, fresh-baked breads and goodies, unique and quality crafts and textile creations.
James Bay Market
Where: Corner of Menzies and Superior
When: Saturdays 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, May 4th – October 5th
Website: www.jamesbaymarket.com
Saturday mornings now see a gathering of 50 plus tents bustling with excited vendors with their colourful displays of fresh local fruits, vegetables and farm produce along with baked goods, locally brewed beverages, prepared foods and preserves. Our crafters offer you a large selection of art, woodworking, clothing, body care products, jewellery and more! Along with your shopping bags make sure to bring along your dancing shoes and appetite as we’ll have three sets of free live music for your listening enjoyment and food trucks to tempt your tastebuds. Come say hi to all your favourite vendors and meet some new ones, too!
North Saanich Farm Market
Where: 10990 W Saanich Road
When: Saturdays 9:30 am to 12:00 pm, June 1st – October 5th
Website: northsaanichfarmmarket.ca
Find everything you’d expect from a farm market… farm fresh seasonal veggies, flowers and plants, fabulous baked goods, eggs, sparkling wine, talented artisans AND live music. Rain or shine!
Sooke Country Market
Where: Grass Field Above Sooke Fire Hall
When: Saturdays 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, April 20th – October 12th
Website: www.sookecountrymarket.com
At the market you can find plants for your garden, fresh veggies, and more from local farmers, along with bread and cookies - all kinds of wonderful baked goods for you to enjoy. Plus vendors that might just have what makes the perfect gift. Everything from flowers, hot sauce, to painted cards!
Moss Street Market
Where: Moss Street
When: Saturdays 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, May – October
Website: www.mossstreetmarket.com
Victoria’s premier farmers market with over 30 local, organic farmers and another 120+ crafters, artisans, food and drink vendors, cideries, distillers, brewers, vintners, and more. Stroll the market to peruse all our local artisans’ wares while listening to live local musicians. Enjoy an amazing hot lunch, or feast on snacks, baked goods, ice cream, freezies, coffee, tea, or kombucha. All locally made, there’s something for everyone.
Peninsula Country Market
Where: Saanich Fairgrounds
When: Saturdays 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, June 1st – October 12th
Website: peninsulacountrymarket.ca
Spend Saturday shopping local artisan goods, fresh produce and indulge in one of our many food options. Enjoy our live entertainment, with activities and an educational activity based kid zone. Visitors can expect to see a wide variety of vendors selling fresh produce, handmade crafts, baked goods, and more.
Metchosin Farmers Market
Where: Metchosin Municipal Grounds
When: Sundays 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, May – October 27th
Website: www.metchosin.ca/community/farmers-market
A true country market where everything is homemade, handmade or home grown. Vendors offer local fruits and vegetables, local meat, fresh-baked breads and goodies, canning, unique and quality crafts and textile creations. Take a relaxing drive into Metchosin country, where the sheep and cattle graze and the rolling hills beckon you to lift that camera for a lasting impression of what is here in Metchosin.
Oaklands Sunset Market
Where: Oaklands Community Centre
When: Wednesdays 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm,
Website: oaklands.life/sunset-market
The Oaklands Sunset Market began as a community celebration, a space for neighbours and local businesses to come together and build community connections. We strive to enrich the lives of our community with knowledge of food security and sustainable food practices, by providing access to local food and direct access to local farmers and food producers. Our goal is to provide a space for a safe, vibrant celebration of local love through food, arts, culture, and inclusivity. We seek to engage our community and create an accessible, free gathering for people to come together and meet local food growers, producers, and businesses.
