Farmers markets in Vancouver Island

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Farmers Markets in Vancouver Island

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  • Beachblonde556
    SeaTac, WA75 contributions
    This market has a little bit of everything. From fresh-grown produce, to meats, to crafts, and all kinds of niche stuff. You can even sample wines and spirits from one of the many wineries and distilleries around Duncan. It's every Saturday, and I probably spent way more than needed here. I bought a lot of very fresh and reasonably priced produce, sampled some of the 'spirits' from the distilleries, and had a blast. This is a good jumping-off point to find all the fun craft and food places around Duncan.
    Written September 14, 2023
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  • Normand Schafer
    Sidney, Canada75 contributions
    The hustle and bustle of the Sidney Street Market is the highlight of the summer for locals and visitors alike. Great entertainment, great food and lots of things to buy.
    Written December 30, 2019
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  • Tracy L
    2 contributions
    Awesome market with very fresh farm to table vegetables. Crafters are amazing. Some of the best laser work I have seen. Hope to go back our next visit to BC.
    Written September 12, 2023
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  • maggie c
    22 contributions
    I have been buying meat at this butcher for over 30 years. Great quality, great prices, great service. You must try one of their many types of in house made sausages! But in reality, you will enjoy anything you decide on. Can't be beat.
    Written October 20, 2019
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  • Heather R
    100 Mile House, Canada59 contributions
    The best selection of everything locally grown or made. From various meats, sausages, vegetables, various bread vendors, eggs, Pie, oh the Pie Lady pie is worth a true rave on its own! And my newest happy place vendor, The Farm Family Bakery. I remember them from Black Creek selling baked goods from their home.....beautiful soft delicious buns, and so much more!
    Written October 24, 2020
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  • hugz2302
    Victoria, Canada144 contributions
    i love having the chicken at roast, then finish off with a great coffee at the coffee place in the front. forgive me i forget the name . its always cool inside and so easy to get to.
    Written July 26, 2020
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  • dens14
    12 contributions
    Lots of fresh local produce. Decently priced, comparable to other local places. Not much in the way of an attraction, but worth going to on a weekend for your grocery needs
    Written May 4, 2021
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  • CB14O
    167 contributions
    I tried smoked salmon at four different places on Vancouver Island. All were great but the basic alder smoked salmon from Mad Dog Crabs stood out as the clear #1.
    Written September 6, 2022
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  • Linda C
    San Francisco, CA16 contributions
    Love Eat Fresh, buy all our meat and veggies - excellent.

    Stay away from the bakery counter's chicken pot pies and beef pies. They were once excellent, however the recipe has changed to all primarily potatoes and a few (2) pieces of meat. Pastry still good.
    Written September 15, 2016
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  • Hummingbird0888
    Victoria, Canada40 contributions
    My husband and I were thrilled to have come across this cute market on the weekend. We were happy with the variety of stands and were even more happy after buying some succulents from a lovely woman. Great prices and some extremely talented people there.
    Written September 4, 2022
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  • Wayne Osborne
    2 contributions
    Nanaimo's Year Round Farmers' Market! Best place to find Nanaimo's best kept culinary secrets. My favourite place to buy my groceries.
    Written July 13, 2022
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  • DiscoverAndEnjoy
    Comox, Canada404 contributions
    A quaint, small town market with lovely vendors. We visited in October so there weren't a large number of people selling butt those that were there were personable, ready to share their stories and variety between stalls, I even managed some Christmas shopping! We'll definitely return again if we are there on a Saturday.
    Written October 17, 2016
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  • Phil C.
    Central Saanich, Canada207 contributions
    When here recently to collect our pies from Olivia, the Pie Lady. I had never been in the building before and I was surprised by the excellent quality pottery everywhere, a small cafe and local produce. We're definitely going back to check out some pottery and maybe a snack. We will also come back in the growing season to see what local produce is available.
    Written January 3, 2018
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