Victoria Farmers Markets & Craft Markets

Make it, bake it or grow it: Victoria farmers markets are the place for fresh and local.

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They are the perfect escape to enjoy the slower pace of island living.

NOTE: COVID-19 has impacted the way our markets operate. Expect proper distancing and masking protocols to be in place, along with a preference for cash-less transactions. 

During summer months, Greater Victoria is home to over a dozen different outdoor markets. A handful of these move indoors and remain open throughout the year. The information below is for reference only – please consult websites and Facebook pages of the individual markets for the hours of operation. Remember to bring your reusable bags. 

Victoria Farmers Markets

Sunday

• Metchosin Farmers Market, 11:00 to 2:00
• Breakwater Market, 11:00 to 4:00 (permanently closed - may return when cruising returns in 2022)
  
• Victoria Public Market, 11:00 to 5:00
• Sidney Street Market, 11:00 to 3:00 (normally 5:30 to 8:30 on Thursdays but moved to Mary Winspear parking lot for 2021 - Sundays until Thanksgiving)

Thursday

• Esquimalt Farmers’ Market, 4:30 to 7:30
• Sidney Street Market, 5:30 to 8:30 (MOVED to Mary Winspear parking lot on Sundays in 2021 until Thanksgiving)
• Victoria Public Market, 10:00 to 6:00

Friday

• Victoria Public Market, 10:00 to 6:00

Saturday

• Goldstream Farmers’ Market, 10:00 to 2:00
• Moss Street Market, 10:00 to 2:00
• James Bay Community Market, 9:00 to 3:00
• Sooke's Saturday Market, 10:00 to 2:00
• Peninsula Country Market, 9:00 to 1:00
• North Saanich Farmers Market, 9:30 to 12:30
• Victoria Public Market, 10:00 to 6:00

Most of the markets are members of the BC Association of Farmers Markets. In order to belong to the association, each market hosts vendors who make, bake, grow, raise or wild harvest 100% of their products. This means when you support local markets, you are supporting entrepreneurs who value fresh, unique, quality products. It’s a principle that is easy to get behind.  

Victoria Bakeries

Besides the fresh baking you’ll find at a Victoria farmers market, we also has some great bakeries to pick up delicious breads and rolls and decadent treats. Our local bakeries include these gems:

For foodies who want to try a variety of specialties, we recommend participating in one of the local food tours that are very popular. 

Craft Markets

Most of our outdoor summer markets also host a variety of local crafters and artisans in addition to the food, but sometimes you just want a craft market. Here are some of our favourites so far:

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