Tiny! So very, very tiny, this market is. But, as Kwoky mentioned in his review below, this is no…read moreindicator of the local goodness to be found in this small block of vendors. It's packed full of fresh seafood, sausages, bread, berries of every kind, the ubiquitous heirloom tomatos, Chilliwack corn, tasty jams and jellies, even some cheese can be purchased at the Kerrisdale Farmers Market. And if you're in the mood to munch on something while browsing their wares, a coupla food carts are on site to help fight the hunger (The Juice Caboose and Didi's Greek are among the rotating cast). Super quaint. Totally worth the stop on a Saturday.

The Kerrisdale Farmers Market is a whole lot smaller than Kits or Trout Lake but it packs a tonne…read moreof local community goodness. There was a pizza van and a Greek food stall. There were also some beautiful raspberries, red and black currants, and wild strawberries too. And for those who can't afford to buy anything there, there was a vendor offering bottles of free spring water. I only wish the market is a bit larger.

This garden is a multicultural agriculture project. All food grown here is organic and all the…read morecrops go to the Food Bank. Harvests happen in the early morning and are brought to clients within hours after being picked. It's a really special place - I love coming here to water their corn, kale, raspberries, quinoa, grape vines, apples... There are so many things to see in the garden - different beds are dedicated to certain areas - there are the Americas, Europe, Asian greens... A water garden (a pot with water-loving plants) is set up for birds, bees, and insects to drink from. If you live close by or have some free time, you can come and help dig around, harvest the crops and meet the people running this garden. They also host workshops for the community - local experts come to teach the workshops. It's interesting how few of the plants we eat are actually grown around Canada! Their blog has the volunteering opp's and workshops updated regularly. If you want to volunteer, contact Tricia. Volunteer orientations happen every month - after that, you can come and help according to your own schedule. Check their facebook for regular updates: http://www.facebook.com/TheWorldInAGarden Bonus: watch for the hairy kiwi plants tangled along the fence!

From the owner: Fresh produce, bee hives and honey, education programs, kids workshops and camps, urban farming…read moreeducation and workshops, Nutrition workshops and more!

It's got a great selection of local, organic and various craft products. Growing slowly over the…read moreyears, some notable recurring vendors include the crepe van, Saltspring Island Cheese, Richmond Mushrooms, Wenger Sheep Farms, the vegan pate lady, and Earnest Ice Cream. When I want to get higher-end items, I end up going here more often than Granville Island. For large potential deals on farm-raised beef, chicken, duck, and lamb, you can't really go wrong here, because the farmers are always eager to talk and you can build up relations with some. A familiar face helps you to decide what cuts and if you are buying to stock up for winter, they will help you too with some incentive deals. Speaking of deals, as a member you can also end up seeing many special deals go up at the start of each month. Personally, I go here for specialized items, select meats, seafood, vegetables (heirloom tomatoes and eggplants in general), nuts, and fruit (particularly Rainier cherries in the mid-summer). Those items are already expensive but it's really untenable to try and shop here for all of your goods (e.g. $8/pound spinach), but it actually has very good select items (including some very rare shaggy mane, matsutake, and lobster mushrooms, as well as large fresh batches of chantrelles and morels when they are available). Shopping at a farmer's market in Vancouver is no deal when you compare it to any actual market (except maybe Urban Fare or Whole Foods), but for the quality it can't really be beat.

Living in Kits now, it's always fun to stroll up to Kits Farmer's Market. The line up moves…read morerelatively fast (15 minutes or less) and they've sorted out the directions you can go. They have cheese vendors, produce, eggs, meat, coffee, mushroom vendors, garlic vendors, bread, everything you need for cooking a slammin' local meal! A little disappointing that there aren't many jewelry, soap, or art vendors as I always like looking at these as well. Perhaps its because the footprint of this market is a bit small. Today I loaded up on some fresh garlic, sausages from Stapleton (my fave!), and buffalo feta cheese. I enjoy that there's a rotation of local food vendors though, as I've seen different ones there which makes it exciting to check out every once in a while so you'll get to support other local vendors too!

Such a cute event on UBC campus. There's a good selection of handmade goods, drinks, baked goods,…read moreand fresh seasonal veggies. All the vendors were so friendly. Feels like it's more for campus students. It's a lovely location that's near the campus farm. Seems the market could benefit at a more public location to attract more customers.

I love Farmer's market and will drive totally out of the way to check one out. Today was one of…read morethose days. My original plan for the day was to checkout the Shipyards in North Van., until I saw a post on instagram for the market. So glad I went. The setup was very similar to many of the markets in the Lower Mainland with many of the usual vendors like A Bread Affair, Gingeraki, and Mukasi Coffee; all very good vendors. I even bought a cold brew ($4) from Mukasi. The only vendor that was new to me were the people selling Tamales, wish I took a pic. They had a huge line and it looked as though people were really into the fresh juice they sell. Tough to really "grade" farmers markets since the vendors tend to change every week. I'm giving it 5 stars because I just love farmers markets and there were enough vendors to make the drive to UBC worth it. It's also a very good alternative to the Trout Lake market which is awesome as well, but finding parking there is a chore. Assuming it's nice next week, I'll probably be back.

One of my favourite farmers markets in the lower mainland…read more Excellent variety of vendors for produce, meats and hot foods. Many times even live music. Chill crowd and not pretentious. Small parking lot near Main Street, however very walkable as the surrounding area is mainly flat.

We were on our way to Queen Elizabeth Park and noticed the farmers market, so we decided to check…read moreit out. There were a variety of vendors. The smell of the crepes was enticing. We strolled around, but didn't end up getting anything. It's a nice place for locals or a quick stop if you happen to be nearby.

finally checked this off the list, i've been meaning to make it out to the west end farmer's market…read morefor awhile now, and i'm so glad i did. note: it runs until october 25th, so there's still only a few more saturdays to soak it all in. the market runs saturdays from 9 am to 2 pm, from may 3rd to october 25th, at 1100 comox street. it's a lovely neighbourhood spot, lined with trees decorated with cute little bird houses, tall sunflowers nodding in the breeze, and a nearby community garden that adds so much character. there's a nice mix of vendors, pottery, hazelnuts grown in the fraser valley, certified organic farms, honey, eggs, and fresh flowers. picked up a couple of stocking stuffers from the bowen island herb salts stand. there was even live music, giving everything a relaxed, friendly, local community feel. shop local, bring your eco friendly reusable shopping bags, and take your time wandering through. it's one of those markets that feels both cozy and full of little surprises. fair warning though, between the flowers, the snacks, and all the cute handmade goodies, it's way too easy to slip into "treat yourself" mode and walk away with a bag full of finds you didn't know you needed.

Very demeaning owners. Aurora is better. The woman told me off when I asked if it was ok that I was…read more$1 short at the Farmers' Market for a $ 30 order. Instead of politely refusing or coming up with a soljtion She was awful and when i complained- her owner husband laughed at me. They mist be bankrupt.

Full of bakery breads, seasonal produce and awesome jarred condiments and spicy sauces; peruse what…read moreVancouver has to offer from dedicated food gurus. Popular itali-mod restaurant Campagnolo puts out delicious treats made by their new pastry chef. Little Qualicum Cheeseworks offers samples of all their artisan cheeses - the feta is delicious!! You can buy your own herb, cucumbers and pepper plants, plus much more. Local food tastes better! Because it has less packaging, is seasonably fresh and in tune with mother nature. Growing organically helps to protect biodiversity by encouraging growth of lesser known varieties, which can often be more delicious if only for their rarity! ie. tomatoes - heirloom anyone!? They travel less distance in a guzzling truck, keeps our local economy alive, and encourages use of the province's land for farming. So it tastes better.

Y'ALL KNOW WHAT YOU CAN GET AT MAIN STREET FARMERS MARKET?…read more Earnest Ice Cream, the crack of frozen desserts. My achilles heel, as it were. And yes, there's a plethora of other amazing local options: fruits, veggies, beautiful Little Qualicum Cheeseworks samples and goods, jams, breads, food carts, meats -- oh my! I love this particular farmers market more than any other in the city, not only because it's s'damn convenient, but it (out of all of 'em) feels the most urban. It's not trying to be a tra-la-la oasis in the city; rather, is straight-up located in the hub of a busy commuter zone in the middle of the workweek. Genius. There's something so very special about this one. It could be that I run into someone I know each time I go, but everything just tastes a little bit better when I buy it from here. Buying local just feels s'damn good.

This company gets 10 stars customer service and 10 star's quality products! I've used these…read moredelicious spices for years and when COVID happened they were no longer at Granville island where I used to go . The amazing news is that they are back and now I can order online and not only get the products fast but the personal service was something I haven't seen in years . Thank you for making everything I make even better ! I've shown my three favourites .

I'm obsessed with food. Primarily eating it, but I also enjoy cooking it. And due to the latter I'm…read morealways on the lookout for interesting spice blends. From Herban Farm in Pike Place, I got their Pike Place Herbs. When I was in Budapest, I went to the Great Market Hall and got two paprika tins and a taco seasoning blend from the spice shop there. So while doing a lap around Granville Island Public Market and seeing a spice stall with a huge variety of salts and spices, I had to stop by. And I had to restrain myself given how much bag space I had left. Jean-Pierre Coté will warmly greet you as you approach, giving you a rundown of what he has. All of the salts and spice blends are handmade, and the packaging is top notch, featuring the ingredients, a tasting note, and then recommendations on what to cook. They all come in a variety of sizes, from the small 28 gram tins, 50 gram sqaures, to 100 gram bags, 250 gram bags. It will take you some time to consider what you want, and I highly recommend you keep talking with Jean-Pierre about his selection. I was looking for blends I couldn't get anywhere else, and the ones he pointed out were: Turmeric saffron sea salt - hard to miss the bright yellow salt, which he points out you should add a pinch to your rice to really bring out a nice, Mediterranean flavor. I've done so, and it really does change up the flavor profile. English Garden salt seasoning - you most likely will pick up this mix of pink and purples and wonder what is in there. You really need to read this fascinating mix of ingredients featuring vanilla, potatoes, blueberries and a whole lot more, which he points out is amazing on everything from salads to tempura! Egyptian Style Seasoning - This spice blend really stole the show for me. I'm a big fan of cumin, but the hazelnut, coriander, mint and more really stands out. I was so exited by this once I made it home I found a great instant pot recipe for Egyptian lamb stew and I used this as the seasoning. WOW! I was eating it for 3 days (it was a big recipe), but the flavors did not disappoint. If you live in Vancouver or just visiting and love food, or know someone who does, I cannot recommend Maison Cote enough. You are sure to wow yourself or a loved one with one of his blends.

Kin's gets two stars from me. Staff's friendly, but the fruit they recommend has been dodgy more…read morethan once. If you're judging a grocer by its produce, this one doesn't pass the test.

Kin's is one of the best places to get fruit and produce in Vancouver (although the selection of…read moregreens is quite limited). The big downside is that they're not a full grocery store, so you need to shop elsewhere as well, but there's a butcher a couple doors down and a little Japanese market half a block away, so you can do all your shopping in a single trip here. The sale prices here are quite good, and the quality of the good fruits and veggies here blows away what you'll find at the big grocery chains (but they do still have rotten stuff, so you'll need to pick through what they have to get the good stuff, just like anywhere else).