We were in Banff on a Wednesday and I heard about the Farmer's Market. I came here by myself as…read morethe rest of my group (all three of them) headed back to the [Rimrock] hotel. I just had to take a walk around as I am not a regualr in Banff. Besides all the regular vendors you would expect to see at a Farmer's market they had plenty of fresh fruits / vegetables, lots of food products, and plenty of cooked foods for snacks and meals. There is plenty artwork, both paint and photographs and other artistic creations. This is a very typical farmer's market. The market is located right next to the park and the Bow River - the location is perfect for picnicking and relaxing. You can easily buy some lunch, listen to the live music and and just enjoy the wonderful city of Banff. Some interesting items here like the Elk sausage and various meat / vegetable pies. This is clearly a fun place to be and I am certainly glad that I made the stop here.

WEDNESDAY FARMER'S MARKET…read more During the summer season, Banff hosts an all-day farmer's market every Wednesday in Central Park. Instead of dropping by a restaurant for lunch, come to the market and pick up some fresh fruit, empanadas, raised meat pies and baked pastries and breads for a picnic along the Bow River. We were in Banff after Labor Day and there were still beautiful baskets of strawberries. Afterwards, check out the market stalls for a unique handcrafted souvenir such as soaps, jewelry, olive wood kitchen utensils and even handmade miniature books.

I like the fact that it's outdoors there are a lot of food choices from food trucks there is also…read morefood samples of free massage and the best pierogies from the pirogi guy There are a lot of jewellery clothing and Artisian's no dogs allowed it's a great way to spend the day I believe they're only there Wednesday 's

From the owner: The Airdrie Farmers Market is a community event that brings neighbors together, showcases local…read moretalent, and is one of the best outdoor markets in the Calgary Region.

Haven't actually been there yet...thought is was closer to Sunnyside ....a nice walk this Wednesday…read morewill be great !! I'll rate when I get to experience!

This is a really nice farmer's market!…read more You get the regular like veggies, fruits, bread, eggs, etc. But you also get a lot of not so common things that are all about eating healthy: homemade Kombucha, fresh 100% juice, snacks, honey, grenola....and much more. Absolutely worth to check out! And it is mostly local beacause of people who have enough guts to start their own business, that alone is a good reason to support them! It's open Wednesdays from 3-7pm, a few Saturdays as well. You can stop by after work, get good groceries AND have dinner there while listening to some live music. There is homemade food available, authentic indian food and pizza. Lots of seating and you get entertained by live music. What else do you want? Right, dessert! Guess what, they have it as well. Bring napkins because your mouth waters just by looking and these yummy sweet creations.

Twas' the Millarville Market Before Xmas…read more Twas' over a month until Xmas, and in Millarville, A Market was open, despite of the chill, The Artists had gathered, their wares all laid out, To sell to the people, of that there's no doubt, The cookies were out with their prices all marked, The fudge and the cakes and the sweet candy bark, The paintings all hung on the walls with great care, With dreams of the moola from shoppers right there, The fires were stoked to keep vendors quite hot, As people drove in to go fill up the lot, And deep in the middle was a Yelper named Jay, Cooking great Asian cuisine all throughout the day, The buildings were filled then with holiday cheer, With great local mead which was better than beer, And plenty of goodies were there then to try, Like fresh jams and jellies, and cakes made with Rye, And also for sale were the scarves and bright hats, Gloves and the bright Christmas themed welcome mats, There in that corner were many green wreaths, And tinsel and all sorts of warm burning heaths, And Hot Choc was shared by the friends and the kids, And parents were sipping the java through lids, This market but comes just a weekend a year, Close 'round Rememberance when we shed a tear, The drive is quite pleasant, through country so clean, Much less than an hour, you know what I mean, The kids had dear Santa for pictures so cute, The children so thrilled that they often were mute, And also there was a great hay ride for fun, And ponies to ride, lots of space to run, But now I did go to find ideas to check, Get gift shopping done and why not, what the heck, Indulge a bit more in that great Asian food, For Jay's awesome cooking put me in the mood, As I drove off back to the town with my stuff, The market was awesome, I'll be back, sure 'nough! #48 of Yelp's 30-Day Review Challenge (dedicated to Eats of Asia's inaugural weekend by 2012 Yelper Elite, Jay Del Corro, Margaret of Primal Eats and the Naaco Truck team!)

Oh this is such an adorable little (big) market. it's a bit of a drive outside of Calgary, but well…read moreworth the journey. There is so much fresh produce, eggs, and meat! There is honey and many other goodies available for purchase as well as art and handmade treasures. I love true Farmer's Markets, they have such delicious food, that is so much better for you and I really don't find the prices that much more expensive unless what you are looking for is grossly out of season. Go check this place out, it doesn't disappoint!

Had turkey chili here yesterday at the farmers market One…read moreof the best I've had Delicious

First time I've been to a Farmers Market indoors. This place majorly reminds me of Granville Island…read morePublic Market in Vancouver. It really has that same kind of feel. Indoor place with lots of food vendors and different knick knacks selling here and there. I ended up at Analog Coffee. It's a favorite of my friend whom I was visiting. I had a Hojicha Latte and we shared an Almond Croissant. Amazing how full a person can get on one drink and half a croissant. There are so many different options in this place. Wish I'd had more time, room in my stomach and room in my wallet to try more but this was the morning of my last day in Calgary. The one stall that really peaked my interest was a Vegan stall that had all sorts of Vegan options including frozen ones that you could bring home and put in your freezer. Frozen vegan Congee really caught my attention. I don't know anywhere in Vancouver that sells that! The stall was called Hearts Choices. They were offering samples of their product. They all seemed to be Thai flavors of soup and sauces. Everything I sampled was sooooo good. Wish they would open up in Vancouver. I was really curious about their frozen congee. If I lived in Calgary I would have definitely bought one and brought it home with me. Oh, I really wanted to try their Vegan Mac n Cheese but it comes with a slice of toast and there was no room in my tummy for all that as I'd already filled up on Hojicha Latte and Almond Croissant. I also saw a crepe place in the market that I'd have also loved to try and well...lots of other stalls as well. So many interesting food options here. Gonna have to spend a bit longer here next time!

Only open on the weekends. I've come to the realization that…read moreyou need to show up at the time of opening! You're not fighting for parking, no line ups at the vendors! In fact it's quite pleasant shopping for fresh local fruits and vegetables, with no battling the crowds. I managed to get 6lbs of jalapeños for my cowboy candy. This year I must say it's more expensive $3.99 per pound up from last year $2.99 per pound. I was also able to get a container of mango salsa which sells out quickly. - plenty of parking in the early morning can be quite chaotic in the later hours.

It was so fun exploring this market. There were so many small businesses, it would great to buy…read moreproduce and gifts for friends. We enjoyed sitting at the picnic tables to enjoy the sun and take a break during the shopping. Things are reasonably priced and everyone was so kind.

The staff was abrupt and genuinely false! I was cut off and not helped very much about my inquiry…read moreinto purchasing flowers at this place.

Took a break from reading comprehension and accompanied the grade 5's on a field trip here the…read moreother day to learn about wetlands! The architecture in this place is absolutely amazing! Each section is so beautifully and thoughtfully done! The website says: Welcome to Granary Road. The founders of Granary Road are local Calgarians with kids just like you. 2 years ago we struck out to build a wonderful destination for the whole family. Granary Road is a rich life experience for everyone. Mom, Dad and Grandparents can sip coffee from the Bakery while musing over fresh organic produce in the public Market or nibble on something delicious from the Bistro while the kids explore the adventures of an Active Learning Park the likes of which Alberta, and maybe North America, has never seen before. There's so much to do... ...in a place that has found the perfect blend of nostalgic ambiance and thrilling fun. We've thought of something for everyone: * The Market at Granary Road is a friendly, upscale market that is charismatic and eclectic with first class vendors from 30+ different product categories including our fresh produce vendor who grows vegetables in our on-site green house just steps from where they are sold. Granary Road is set in an intimate, newly constructed wood clad building that replicates the charm of a traditional granary and echoes the pastoral beauty of the rolling foothills that surround it. Closely modeled after a Sonoma Valley winery, the Granary Road market features brilliant natural light and spectacular views. * The Bistro, Bakery and Bar at Granary Road are the flagship centerpiece of the market offering market and park goers a broad range of delicious baked goods, casual dining and refreshing wine, beer or cocktails. * The Active Learning Park at Granary Road is filled with acres of imaginative, energetic learning experiences for kids of all ages. Giant animatronic frogs, bats and spiders greet visitors as they walk 3 kilometers of trails connecting 11 different educational and heart-pounding fun exhibits. Each stop is based on an animal, insect or agricultural theme with an interactive learning component and an exciting activity like a 16' foot web climber that has a giant wolf spider at the top or a 4-story bigger than life ant farm with an obstacle course in the tunnels or an echolocation bat maze where kids navigate using sound plus many other great experiences. Your family will want to come back again and again!